Author: Sargeant

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

The Extremities preview fall release with Eastern Canada tour dates

The Extremities is an incredibly fitting name for the latest project, courtesy of Toronto’s producer Fresh Kils (sampler/keyboard) and Halifax’s Uncle Fester (turntable). Simply put, there’s just so much happening on The Mint Condition, the collaboration’s newest record set for release this September, that it’s impossible not to hop on board with their groovy, eclectic brand of lounge-inspired hip-hop. Now, don’t assume so quickly that The Mint Condition is a…

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

Woven Bones announces West Coast tour dates

The raw exuberance that Woven Bones seethes from its tightly-wound inner coil of turmoil isn’t exactly the stuff daydreams are made of, but as their menacing presence has been culminating over the past couple of years, it’s now clear as daylight that their finest efforts would come together on this, their debut LP. As they’ve effectively dragged the shards of their tattered souls with building ferocity on each of their…

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

Pete Kronowitt – Elements (CD)

There is a tremendous comparison available here in Kronowitt’s case, in which Kronowitt sets eirself to be the inheritor of the Elvis Costello mantle; the heavily-vocal opening to “Elements” really subjugates the instrumental side of things to Kronowitt’s emotive voice. The first real hit on this album is “Ballad of Pete & Heather”; the pitch-shifting aspect of Kronowitt’s vocals taking on a Marc Schultz tone at times. The Spanish-infused guitar…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wavves pushes up digital release date of King of The Beach to Today

King of The Beach, originally slated for an Aug. 3 release date, will now be available via iTunes exclusively on July 1, all other digital outlets on July 13 and the physical street date (CD / LP) remains Aug. 3. Bio: In the life of Nathan Williams, the year of 2009 will go down as both a highlight reel and a total shit show. Meteorically, feverishly and somewhat improbably, two…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eloah Interview

Q:What’s your story? How’d you fall into music? 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 gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FM Radio Gods Remix Entire Bomb The Bass Album

FM Radio Gods have been holed up in the studio putting the final touches their first album, a complete reworking the recent Bomb The Bass Back To Light album, carefully crafting each track into a series of fresh techno remixes. Their unique re-envisioning delivers the full spectrum of the Bomb The Bass sound, sure to heat up dance floors throughout the summer. On “Boy Girl,” the original is transformed into…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

K.Page and Sleepwalker Parade – Green City (CD)

The opening track to “Green City” is called “Vanity”, and the approach done by the lead singer is something that has as its predecessor the over the top singing styles of fifties musicals. At the same time, the instrumentation that is present in this opening track has much more in common with the style of psychedelic rock that acts like The Doors were known for in the late sixties. To…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ATHLETE BECOME FIRST EVER BAND TO BE PLAYED ON DOCTOR WHO

U.K. buzz band Athlete can now boast of being the only band to be heard through all of time and space. The band’s classic song “Changes” will be used as the first ever rock song on the longest-running science fiction television show in the world, Doctor Who. The song plays at a key point in the upcoming episode “Vincent And The Doctor” which can be seen for the first time…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dave Koz – At The Movies (CD)

You know what would have been cool for Dave Koz to do? 12 different reinterpretations of Alien Ant Farm’s hit “At The Movies”. Well, this album is not it, and instead features Koz doing eir reinterpretation of a number of important films (Moon River, Cinema Paradiso, Schindler’s List). While there are hints of the original vocals for “Over The Rainbow”, a soulful sax line starts up soon after the vocals…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Steven Curtis Chapman and Family’s Extraordinary Tour Hits

Show Hope presents Steven Curtis Chapman and his family embarking on a new journey together this fall as they venture out on a “A Night with the Chapmans.” The special family affair kicks off September 10 in Lancaster, PA and will hit 34 cities before ending on November 21 in Baltimore, MD. The night of music and hope with the multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist will feature some of his…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ESPINOZA PAZ “NACE UNA ESTRELLA” TOUR

NACE UNA ESTRELLA TOUR 17 de Julio Las Vegas The Joint 6 de Agosto Houston Club Escapade 7 de Agosto Dallas Verizon Theatre 14 de Agosto Chicago Aragon Ballroom 21 de Agosto San Francisco Warfield Theatre 28 de Agosto New York Nokia Theatre 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 gaming…

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Posted on: July 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Kola Koca Death Squad – S/T (CD)

In a sense, the Kola Koca Death Squad takes the best parts of Johnny Rotten and Lou Reed, while simultaneously working under a psychedelic-influenced instrumentation to make something memorable for the first track on this disc, “Rising Son”. What is really a chaotic and emotional-filled set of vocals during “Power Condition” are really dominated and removed from their context with the very angular and proper arrangements on the track. When…

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

BRONZE RADIO RETURN INTRODUCE OLD TIME SPEAKER, TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM

Like listening to old bluesmen on your new iPod Touch, BRONZE RADIO RETURN is a band that is all about the juxtaposition of the old and new. Their new album Old Time Speaker (which is out now) is the ultimate love letter to all of the things that make their music what it is. Producer Doug Derryberry (Kings Of Leon, Ben Folds Five) discovered the band’s considerable talents at a…

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

RPWL Confirms UNITED STATES Performance On October 2, 2010 At CALPROG Festival In Whittier, CA

Fresh on the heels of the release of their tenth anniversary retrospective “The Gentle Art of Music”, German Prog Rockers RPWL have confirmed that they will be returning to the United States. Their performance will take place at The CalProg Festival on October 2, 2010 which is being held in Whittier, California at the Center Stage Theater. RPWL will be appearing alongside: Ambrosia, District 97 and Mirthkon. For more info…

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

Kamileon Feature

Kamileon has been on the music scene for a number of years, but seems to avoid the trap of coming froth strongly and then becoming mired in a rut or same-sounding groove. Rather, when listeners go through a “Best of” release, what they will hear between tracks like “Skulls of Doom”, “Code of Honor”, and “Last Time” is an artist that continually keeps things interesting while putting forth his entire…

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

Knuckles and Nipples – S/T (CD)

“Knuckles and Nipples”, the band (and the disc’s) theme, comes through with a fury that initially begins with a very growling, Doom-like vocal quality to MC Homeless’ vocals. In “Your Taste In Music Sucks”, the band does really not allow itself enough to really get out and construct an distinct sound for their track. The song is really just a car crash before the occupants could get up to full…

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

Gaslight Anthem Tour Throughout The Summer

The Gaslight Anthem will be bringing their inimitable live show to the following festivals and venues throughout the summer: JULY 14 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy (w/ Tim Barry and The Menzingers) 15 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore (special lineup also featuring The Hold Steady and The Whigs) 16 – St. Louis, MO – Pop’s * 17 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre * 20 – Tempe,…

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

Jess Klein – Strawberry Lover (CD)

Jess Klein starts “Strawberry Lover” with one of the most bold steps forward on a disc I’ve ever heard, with “Darkroom” mixing together punk directness, country, musicals (think “Little Shop of Horrors”) and gospel in well less than three minutes. “Shonalee” has to be the farthest that Jess can go away from “Darkroom”, but the nuanced guitar lines on the track ensures the same level of quality being reached by…

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

New Rusko Video

Check Rusko’s video for ‘Hold On’ featuring Amber Coffman (Dirty Projectors) from his Mad Decent release, O.M.G.! Rusko dates on HARD Summer Tour July 8 Cherry Lounge & Pit Tempe, AZ July 15 Mosaic Kansas City, MO July 16 Globe Dance Festival Denver, CO July 17 Camp Bisco Mariaville, New York July 24 NOS Events Center San Bernadino, CA Aug 6 Fox Theater Oakland, CA Aug 7 Lollapalooza Chicago, IL…

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

Rock Frontman Mike Vallely, to Lace ‘Em Up for Federal Hockey League’s Danbury Whalers

Mike Vallely, the renowned skateboarding icon, hard rock music frontman and action sports personality, will bring his unique brand of competitiveness to the sport of ice hockey when he competes this fall for the Danbury (CT) Whalers of the new Federal Hockey League. An experienced competitive hockey player and a skilled ice skater, Vallely has signed a contract with the team, which will play at the Danbury Ice Arena beginning…

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