On her latest single Nwaye, Malou Beauvoir is able to blend together a more contemplative instrumentation with considerable vocal power. The guitar work on this single calls back to the mid-1990s, while there’s a multi-layered approach utilized here that keeps the replay value of Nwaye high over multiple plays. There’s a timeless feeling to Beauvoir’s vox here; stretching out over the composition effortlessly, it’s Malou’s voice that will stick with…
Can you give us a little background information about yourselves? Hi! We’re Cate & Micha from IVY FLINDT. We released our debut album IN EVERY MOVE in 2018 on our own record label MARLAND RECORDS. We recorded our album in Sweden together with producer Per Sunding who is best known for his work with THE CARDIGANS on LONG GONE BEFORE DAYLIGHT. How did you first become involved with music? Micha:…
Ari Skye’s Look Into My Eyes has a timeless sound to it that will immediately draw in fans of any pop varietal. Ari contributes to the genre with tremendous vocal skill. The snappy synths that play at the bottom of her latest single gradually build into an engrossing sound by the chorus. The voice / instrumentation dynamic will imprint Look Into My Eyes’ melody deep into the minds and hearts…
If anyone digs into the alcohol review section here at NeuFutur, it should be pretty obvious that we like our high-octane stouts and bitter AF India Pale Ales. I must admit I’ve scoffed at the shift towards lighter flavored seltzers and pilsners over the course of the last few years, but Oskar Blues has crafted a tetrad of offerings that bit in perfectly alongside their other efforts. Wild Basin, Oskar…
On O Mesmo Filme, Ricardo Dias is able to blend a dark, brooding instrumentation with a weathered, energetic set of vocals. Building upon the late 1990s rock style of acts like Stabbing Westward and Fuel, Ricardo stands apart from other efforts being released this spring. The instrumentation on O Mesmo Filme is fantastic; sizzling guitar work rises and falls over the course of the track, dropping out at the right…
Traveling for the purposes of vacation is good for your health and can even lower the risk of of cardiovascular disease by up to 32%. However, if you are pregnant, have any existing health conditions or issues with mobility, it is important to consult with your doctor and take any precautions necessary to manage your condition before traveling. This will avoid increasing the chance of becoming ill on holiday or incurring any unforeseen medical…
Bulletproof has Sierra Pilot straddle the line between hard rock and emotive pop music. The dichotomy that the band builds up during this song will ensure that a wide swath of fans will be able to dig in to the music. Sizzling guitar work blends with emotive vocals to ingrain the track deeply into listeners’ psyches. Bulletproof enjoys a layered approach that can stand up to repeat plays. Focus on…
Premium Clean has commissioned their very own theme song. In Clean Baby, Clean Mama Zipo and Slash are able to imprint a hard-hitting rap flow while promoting the company. With a video showcasing vibrant colors and meme-tastic imagery, Clean Baby, Clean Mama is destined to capture the attention of anyone that views it. The track’s titular chorus will bury itself deep into fans’ minds. Few companies are able to successfully…
If I Could needs little more than a piano and V. Contreras’s voice to keep fans on the edges of their seats from beginning to end. The journey that fans will take on this track is immense; expansive compositions unite with a set of pipes that can reach a considerable register. This single would be perfect fare for anyone that likes 1990s R&B, musicals, or music that is vocal-forward in…
On Big Hit Song, John Paciga breaks down the process for crafting a chart-topping single. The passion and bouncy vocals do well here, further lifted up through joyous pianos and a downright cheery set of synths. There’s something here for everyone as Paciga is able to showcase the difficulty of the process. While the song itself is about the music industry, the message that John promotes here is that drive…
On Orion, IVEEN builds upon the rich vocal tradition of performers like Stevie Nicks and Patty Smith. Rising and falling like a tide washing against a beach, IVEEN is able to not only tell a cogent story with her latest track but also provide further depth to the booming drums and claps that punctuate the single. By the time that Orion concludes, IVEEN has swept up anyone listening in and…
Bovine Nightmares create some of the most unique types of hard rock we’ve ever heard on their newest track, Giving Little Robots to Children. There’s a bit of the theatricality of Alice Cooper and Lordi, the intense instrumentation of a Blind Guardian, Candlemass, or Suicidal Tendencies, and a bit of the hooky style of a Devo or an Atom and his Package. Giving Little Robots to Children goes through a…
I See You have Rayvon and Sugar Bear create a poppy reggae sound that calls back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. With an absolutely infectious one-two chorus laid down by the pair, fans of booming bass and more delicate R&B hooks will be able to find something to dig into. The backing instrumentation works in tandem with these voices as it both ensures people make it out onto…
David Drake’s Shooting Arrows at the Sun is an effort that calls back to the folksy rock of Donovan along with the crooning style of Chris Isaak and early-nineties Tom Petty. The bit of desert rock / psychedelic guitar that rises into prominence during the single provides a nice counterpoint to the smooth vox laid here by Drake. The percussive punctuation that presents itself as a touchstone during Shooting Arrows…
On Champion Arise, Rock Dawuni is able to infuse a modern set of sensibilities to the tried and true reggae sound. A robust guitar and bouncy bass line mesh with a bit of electronic trappings here, as Rocky’s vocals shine brightly over the track. Hints of gospel can be picked up here; the increasing prominence of these backing vocals add a distinctly different style to Champion Arise’s second half. Able…
On Shook, Tkay Maidza calls back to the halcyon rap style of Missy Elliott and Trina for inspiration. High-energy rap flow combines with a booming synth and bass line. The chorus presented by TM on Shook will bury itself deeply into listeners’ mind. Adding a higher-pitched response to Tkay Maidza’s call adds further depth to the composition. There’s a bit of a change-up presented to fans as they hit the…
On Let The Robots Drive, Heartour are able to refresh 1980s synthpop with a more contemplative, introspective sort of instrumentation. A slower tempo works for Heartour here, as the backing instrumentation rises into something beautiful. The atmospheric sound of their latest effort ties together the work of Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys, creating something wholly unique for the current era. The effort has considerable replay value as Heartour has…
Art Tawanghar has crafted a modern-day masterpiece with his Adagio Gm Tomaso Albinoni In 432Hz. The strings (contributed by the featured Negar Nick on the Azari Kamanche) that begin the effort call back to the composers of the 18th and 19th century. The deliberate pacing of the composition ensures that listeners will remain attention. The panoply of interactions that occur at any only second of this composition create a heady,…
JUNO’s new single Sleepwalker has inspiration drawn from a wide swath of performers from INXS to Nine Inch Nails and The Killers. The authoritative bass line that plays at the bottom of Sleepwalker is matched nicely by the synths. Overall, what Juno does with their latest song is refresh the new wave style with their own unique flair. The band is able to take the baton from acts like Walk…
Press Release courtesy of Jen / Big Dill Marketing. SanTan Spirits, the distilling side of SanTan Brewing Company, is releasing its newest award winner – Butcher Jones, Straight Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength. Available for purchase at Spirit House in Downtown Chandler and at the SanTan Brewing Company production facility in Chandler. “Butcher Jones is unique to American Rye Whiskeys because of it’s high barley grain bill. This helps to balance…