Author: Sargeant

Posted on: November 7, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Digital Praise(R) Begins Shipping Guitar Praise(TM) Christian-Themed Guitar Controller Game To Retailers

Digital Praise(R) Inc., the leader in Christian-themed, family-friendly entertainment software, today announced that Guitar Praise — the new, inspirational PC guitar controller game that allows players of all ages to rock out to tracks by the best bands in Contemporary Christian Rock — is now available in stores. Game on!! SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…

Posted on: November 7, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces MouseAbout

MouseAbout hails from the indie music hotbed of Austin Texas. On their MySpace the band list under their musical influences as everyone from The Beatles, pink Floyd, and AC/DC, to Johnny Cash Elliot Smith, and Public Enemy. As you might imagine with such an eclectic list their music is very hard to pigeonhole into one particular style SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

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Uniquely Collaborative Underground Hip-Hop Mix-Tape Hits The Atlanta Streets

Several of Atlanta’s most skilled underground emcees have teamed up with DJ Dainja of Psyche Origami to develop a mix-tape like no other. It combines the old definition (live to tape DJ mixing) with the new idea (rappers spitting over various beats). On “16 Bars of Gold”, DJ Dainja dropped the instrumental tracks in one take with scratch transitions and a flawless mix using nothing but vinyl, giving the cd…

Posted on: November 7, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Woven 4 : The Secret Issue

Pretty much just a poetry zine with a minor amount of spicyness thrown in with its inventive folding techniques, which obscure everything besides the zine title and “secret” on the front and back covers. While the zine is nothing more than a piece of paper folded into something resembling a house, the poetry that is hidden inside is of a different quality than most of the poetry typically found in…

Posted on: November 7, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Jay Billin

Streets booming with new album from Jay Billin The Wolf Man Los Angeles, CA â€“ Mixing slick moves and aggressive hip-hop energy, Jay Billin The Wolf Man is sending the rumble out into the streets while A&R Select â€“ the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA â€“ sends out the word about that rumble. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: November 6, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Loose Cannon “The Most Underrated MC in the Business” makes an official comeback with his mixtape “Suck My Mic”

Newark-based emcee Loose Cannon is back with his new release entitled “Suck My Mic,” hosted by Brick City’s own DJ Reek Gz and featuring appearances from Rah Digga, Hussein Fatal, Nucci Reyo, Hypno, and Billy Roadz, as well as original production from Dame Grease, Sedeck Jean, and more. Loose, who is a member of The Source’s elite Unsigned Hype alumni, displays his versatility as he rocks over everything from 80’s…

Posted on: November 6, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Merle and Larry

Merle and Larry are San Francisco based-California tuned and have entertained locally and internationally since 2002. Recently they returned from a tour of Europe where they shared their music from Budapest to Barcelona. And now..their story: Merle: We met over an evening of dinner and fine California wine, and we talked until the wee small hours of the morning. â€œMy,â€ I thought, â€œheâ€™s the most worldly wise man I have…

Posted on: November 6, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Last Days of Erte

Courvoisier(R) Cognac, one of the world’s leading cognac brands, under the Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], umbrella, announces the extremely limited U.S. release of the final remaining sets of the highly collectable and one-of-a-kind Courvoisier Erte Collection. Originally designed to blend two of the greatest pleasures in life – outstanding cognac and the eternal beauty of art – this extraordinary and rare Collection features seven…

Posted on: November 6, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The world would be a much better place if everybody wore TIGHT PANTS #11

Woo! Another great zine that I picked up from UPC. I was so nervous when I came up to the WIPE table, I rambled through some form of greeting, and then proceeded to grab myself this issue of WIPE, mainly because it had a bunch of different colors! Woo! 😀 I’m not disappointed in the material inside either, as it is the same high quality stuff that I’ve learned to…

Posted on: November 6, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Tony McGhee

Musicians: Tony McGhee (drums, vocals), Brazz (bass, vocals), Demi “Doc” McGhee (keyboards), Rodney Womack (keys & drum programming), Bryan Mills, Rube (sax), Earl Carter (guitar), Donald Tillery (trumpet), Shanita Johnson (vocals) Review: Who is Tony McGhee? A fair and appropriate question for anyone unfamiliar with this artist. My introduction was an on-the-fly experience. Walking out of a local music store recently, I was stopped dead in my tracks by the…

Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Introduces ScriptureThis

ScriptureThis (Christopher Kuntz) was influenced to write music by the Rhohacodesh which is Hebrew for Holy Spirit, as well as his friend Blaine Larsen, and family. Chris grew up around people that loved God and loved music. His brother Johann, was a huge inspiration for why he started recording music. Christopher used to be embarrassed by his brother’s all out heart for God and life, but he now appreciates and…

Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rising from the Underground – Adrienne Arno

While the media continues to contemplate the future of the music business, singer-songwriter Adrienne Arno was not content to wait for the answer. The indie artist chose instead to explore the boundaries of the typical singer-songwriter tack with the creation of her album, theVirgin Hunger. Adrienne Arno’s passionate voice and thought-provoking songs have mesmerized and inspired fans all over the worldwide web, earning her comparisons to celebrated artists such as…

Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The world would be a much better place if everybody wore TIGHT PANTS #10

This issue of WIPE really felt as if it was done by a different person. With issues #8 and #11, and yes I did review them in a weird order, the zine felt so much more personal. I don?t know whats up with this issue. I sound harsh, but I’m not intending to be. This issue of the magazine still has it over on about 80% of the zines I’ve…

Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Finlay Morton

Aberdeen-born Finlay Morton releases the follow up to the much lauded â€˜Interpret Thisâ€™. On â€˜Back To Basicsâ€™, Morton builds on his much loved formula of bringing together the irreverent, the humorous and the heartfelt to make his form of rock/blues/country all the more sweet. When Interpret This was released, it picked up play from BBC Radio 2, Radio Scotland and BBC Wales, and garnered attention from The Times, The Express…

Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

“Godfather” Bobble Heads The Perfect Complement To New Trilogy DVD Release

Coinciding with this monthâ€™s new DVD release of â€œThe Godfatherâ€ trilogy, leading online action figure and collectibles retailer Entertainment Earth is offering fans eight â€œGodfatherâ€ items to select from, including the bobble head pictured here. Please visit http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?theme=Godfather to check out the collection. 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…

Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Andras Schiff Sets Up Final 2009 Shows

On September 30th, ECM released the last two volumes of AndrÃ¡s Schiff’s complete Beethoven Sonatas recorded during the 2004-2006 season when he was performing the cycle in Europe. 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…

Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reboot Stereophonic Founders Release “And You Shall Know Us By The Trail Of Our Vinyl” Featuring The Barry Sisters

For some, inspiration comes from a trip to Paris, but for Roger Bennett and Josh Kun, the lodestone points towards Boca Raton (and eBay).Â AND YOU SHALL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF OUR VINYL:Â The Jewish Past as Told By the Records We Have Loved and Lost (Crown/$24.95/November 18, 2008) is about two men in search of their past and how they found an unexpected narrative through the faded…

Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The World Would Be A Much Better Place if Everybody Wore Tight Pants #8

A5, trade and 32 pages on newsprint. TWWBAMBPIEWERP (or WIPE as I will call the magazine from now on) contains a lively sense of humor, something the major zines have lost in the search for pc-correctness. â€œWhen Youâ€™re Boredâ€ is an excellent way to start off this magazine. An interview with Reel Big Fish is the next article, which is truly odd because RBF havenâ€™t did anything for a few…

Posted on: November 3, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Singer-Songwriter Greg Copeland’s New Album Diana and James Released Today on Inside Recordings, the Independent Label Founded by Jackson Browne, Who Executive Produced the CD

Southern California-based singer-songwriter Greg Copeland’s new album DIANA AND JAMES is released today, October 7 on Inside Recordings, the independent label founded by Jackson Browne and his management team.Â Browne also serves as executive producer for the project, which was produced by Greg Leisz, a pedal steel ace and renowned guitarist who plays on every track as well.Â Throughout, Copeland’s folk-flavored songs come alive by virtue of his resonant and…

Posted on: November 3, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Flaming Lips bring Christmas on Mars (A Fantastical Film Freakout) to DVD and venues around the country

This fall, legendary cult-rock band THE FLAMING LIPS, Warner Brothers Records, and film company Cinema Purgatorio finally bring the long-awaited CHRISTMAS ON MARS: A Fantastical Film Freakout Featuring the Flaming Lips to offbeat venues across the country. The companies have carved an innovative deal to book CHRISTMAS ON MARS into rock clubs, stage theaters, museums, and select movie theaters across the country. This continues the Flaming Lips’ own presentation of…