Author: Sargeant

Posted on: December 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Keegan DeWitt Limited Edition 7″ Out 12/14/10

Both songs on Two Hearts/Reluctance were written this summer while DeWitt toured in promotion of his recent Nothing Shows EP (released exclusively through Daytrotter). The tracks expand upon the cinematic, orchestral feel of Nothing Shows and find DeWitt moving in a notably different direction than either the EP or his debut full-length, Islands (Izumi Records, 2009). The driving, dance-inflected pop of “Two Hearts” follows in the footsteps of Nothing Shows’…

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Posted on: December 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tom Petty – Damn The Torpedoes (2 CD Set)

There is no denying that Tom Petty is still one of rock’s best-known performers. “Damn The Torpedoes”, eir third album, was released in 1979 and prominently featured such rock radio standards as “Refugee” and “Don’t Do Me Like That”. Over thirty year out from its initial release, and the album is still getting substantial play. The long life exhibited by this release has brought Interscope to release a substantially upgraded…

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Posted on: December 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The October – …Bye Bye Beautiful (CD)

The jangly guitar work that starts off “Bye Bye Beautiful” is reminiscent of the work that late eighties Cure would release on their album. However, during tracks like “Through the Waves and Stars”, a blend of Blur, Muse, and Oasis is much more the course of the day than anything else. In much of the same way, The October come up with a sound that is very radio friendly. Te…

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Posted on: December 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sleeping In The Aviary Winter 2011 Tour:

01.06 • Minneapolis, MN — Triple Rock 01.07 • Madison, WI — Hgh Noon Saloon 01.08 • Appleton, WI — Hunger Strike Riot 01.09 • Milwaukee, WI — Borg Ward 01.10 • Chicago, IL — Empty Bottle 01.11 • Indianapolis, IN — Radio Radio 01.12 • Bloomington, IN — Rachael’s Cafe 01.13 • Nashville, TN — Little Hamilton Collective 01.14 • Atlanta, GA — The 529 01.18 • Houston, TX…

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Posted on: December 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dustin O’Halloran – Piano Solos Vol 2 (CD)

After coming into O’Halloran’s work after listening to different rock and metal CDs, I Have to say that this is a sea change. Even calling this album that is still something of an understatement. What O’Halloran does here is create classical influenced but modern piano solos, of the quality one would expect foor a movie or television shows. Where individuals that are used to lyrical content in music may be…

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Posted on: December 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GMV Nashville Adds New, Vintage Christmas Titles to Catalog

Nashville-based digital label, GMV Nashville, has added a trio of Christmas titles from Deborah Allen, Daisy Mallory and Bill and Jeanine Walker to its digital catalog. Deborah Allen’s “Redneck Christmas” is a tongue-in-cheek look at the redneck holiday tradition. The humorous single features an appearance from Country comedian Cledus T. Judd and is currently receiving airplay at Country radio. The artist behind such hits as “Baby I Lied” and “Rock…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AMOS LEE SET TO PERFORM ON CMT’S “ARTISTS OF THE YEAR” SPECIAL ON DEC. 3

Amos Lee will be a featured performer on CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR, a 90-minute special hosted by Kevin Costner that honors this year’s top country artists. Premiering Friday, December 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com, the special will celebrate Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band by bringing them together with their peers, for a glamorous evening of star-studded performances from the…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Ocean – Aeolian (CD)

The style of “Aeolian” is fairly undistinguished during “The City and The Sea”. Sure, there is some point where an individual has to go back and say that “yes, this is metal” but beyond this, what else does The Ocean bring to the table? In fact, what The Ocean seem to bring to the table on “Aeolian” is a very long and drawn out approach to creating metal that stays…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Opposite Day (DVD)

Traditional knowledge would have it that a film with French Stewart (Third Rock From The Sun) and Pauly Shore (Jury Duty, Biodome) wouldn’t be a theatrical classic. However, Opposite Day ties together these two comedic actors, adds some kids and a cast of up and coming actors, and makes something that stands up to repeated viewings. The film has a number of hooks that it puts in children and adults…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Wintour – featuring Societys Plague

Societys Plague and Up In Arms have announce “The Wintour” which is sponsored by MetalReview.com. The tour will be heading down South to Florida and as far West as Texas, all dates will be announce in the coming weeks. When asked about getting back on the road Matt from Societys Plague stated “We’re excited to hit the road again and doing what we love, touring and hanging out with our…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Obsoletes – Is This Progress? (CD)

Reminiscent of early Fastball and Barenaked Ladies, The Obsoletes do not easily fit into the mold that so many new-rock bands find themselves. Mixing so many inflences, Uncle Tupelo and Matthew Sweet to name a few, The Obsoletes burn through “Is This Progress” with the talent necessary to string together so many different bands without seeing bland or rote. Each track is mastered to such a point to flow perfectly…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A BIRTHDAY SONG FOR THE “LITTLE DRAGON” – BRUCE LEE

What happens when two fans of Bruce Lee from different parts of the world first “meet” online? They decide to write a musical tribute to their idol. And which is what happened when Hong Kong-based music marketing executive Hans Ebert, Chairman of We-Enhance Inc and Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter Jon Harrison, based in the UK, have done with a song that started life as “Little Dragon.” With lyrics from Ebert, former Executive…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Knight & Day (DVD)

Knight & Day has been one of the hardest films that I have ever had to review. It is not anything about the quality, but rather deals with the difficulty that all associated with the film had in getting the film to theaters in the first place. There were a number of cast shakeups and conflicting information about what the film itself was going to do – this home video…

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Posted on: December 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

UK Pop Star Shirin To Invade the US With Catchy Single ‘Taking You Away’

Shirin’s single ‘Taking You Away’ is the first out of the blocks from a recording trip she made to LA in February 2010. It combines the musical genius of USA based Producer Marcus Bell of Bellringer Music, with Shirin’s prolific talent for song writing. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and…

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Posted on: November 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

H2O ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SHOWS IN DECEMBER

H2O is scheduled to have a fun December as they just announced a quick tour with Man Overboard and Wisdom in Chains and will spend the last part of the month playing shows with the likes of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Hatebreed, the Bouncing Souls, and a special show in NYC where you can pick the bands set list! Show details are listed below. Since the release of their Bridge…

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Posted on: November 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Oasis – Stop The Clocks (CD)

Everyone remembers who Oasis are/were. They were the British act who in the mid nineties became nearly as famous as the Beatles while sounding somewhat similar to the Fab Four, albeit with slightly newer influences. The brothers that founded the band – Noel and Liam – were the equivalent of a Mick and Keith or a Steven and Joe, with a number of well documented blowups. The band has fallen…

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Posted on: November 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Introducing the art punk experimental pop pastiche of Young Circles… Out 1/11/11

You’ll notice Florida’s Young Circles boasts a RIYL that’s all over the place and might not make any sense. Like the double rainbow, what does this mean? Well, it means that Young Circles’ art punk experimental pop live electro pastiche is a) all over the map in terms of songs and sounds, and b) wholly original. These guys have a genuinely new sound. I’d recommend you to check them out…

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Posted on: November 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CORINNE BAILEY RAE: THE LOVE EP, JANUARY 25

Following on the heels of her recent digital single “Is This Love,” GRAMMY®-winning artist Corinne Bailey Rae will release The Love EP on January 25th, 2011, on Capitol Records. The Love EP is a five-song collection of covers that Bailey Rae calls an “homage to some of my favorite musicians, as well as a conversation between some of my musical influences.” The Love EP opens with a cover of Prince’s…

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Posted on: November 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Ocean – Aeolian (CD)

The style of “Aeolian” is fairly undistinguished during “The City and The Sea”. Sure, there is some point where an individual has to go back and say that “yes, this is metal” but beyond this, what else does The Ocean bring to the table? In fact, what The Ocean seem to bring to the table on “Aeolian” is a very long and drawn out approach to creating metal that stays…

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Posted on: November 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SUZANNA CHOFFEL’S “TENNESSEE STUD” IN NEW HIT MOVIE CATFISH

Austin-based singer/songwriter Suzanna Choffel learned of her involvement in the new film Catfish in a surprising manner – through friends congratulating her after having seen it, and obviously after the documentary was already released. In a world where increasing importance has been placed on musicians to have their work heard through alternative channels and music placement in film has become akin to competitive sport, it was the ultimate act of…

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