Author: Sargeant

Posted on: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Putois Releases “The Problem Is Not A Problem Anymore”

Putois is the nom de plume Bob Mason has recorded under for the last decade. His unique blend of lo-fi, gloomy atmospherics and dark-folk leanings have garnered him attention among a small but loyal following. From his humble beginnings recording ambient / noise 4-track recordings onto cassettes, to his deeper experimentation and forays into the world of CD-R releases-Putois has always managed to sound unconventional by way of convention. His…

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Posted on: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pro|Click Mobile Mouse

Pro|Click Mobile / 2008 Razer / http://www.razerzone.com / This is the first time that we’ve actually received computer peripherals for review in NeuFutur. Sure, we’ve received CDs, DVDs, video games, and the like in the past, but Razer (through Rogers and Cowan) was gracious enough to provide us with a review copy of the mouse. A first glance at the mouse shows that Razer actually cares about the left-handed user…

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Posted on: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Announces His Dazzling Debut Record Out July 1 Out On Say Hey Records

Time Out New York : “ Local singer-songwriter Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, whose sidemen have included members of Grizzly Bear and TV on the Radio, plays garagey pop with winning psych-era melodies.” Up until now, Twenty-four year-old Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson has been Brooklyn’s best-kept secret, but with the help of Kyp Malone (TVOTR), Chris Taylor & Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear) and Say Hey Records, we are proud to introduce…

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Posted on: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Linoleum Roses #3

Linoleum Roses #3 I have the weirdest relationship ever with Sarah. I think, right now, that I am currently on her ignore list. She’s probably forgotten that I was even on the list, and is wondering why I am never on anymore. I think this last time we argued about the usefulness of reviews. Oh well. Her zine is still interesting, even if it does show a gradual movement towards…

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Posted on: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Trakboss

To say that Trakboss loves music would be an understatement. It’s an affection that cannot be described in words. Music runs in his blood. Chris “Trakboss” Hartzol was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. He was able to avoid falling into the trap of the streets by staying focused on making something of himself. Although he lived for music, he always treated it as a hobby. Until his…

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Posted on: April 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

More Themes For Dyslexics #3

More Themes For Dyslexics #3 / :20 / $1 / Half-Sized / 56 Pages / morethemesfordyslexicszine@yahoo.com / This zine is a toned down, shorter and smaller version of Maximum Rock’n’Roll. Whether it be the few columns or ample interviews or reviews, the only thing missing from More Themes For Dyslexics are the high amount of advertisements, and I think that is where the zine is better than the newsprint or…

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Posted on: April 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vast Aire To Release Second Album, “Dueces Wild” On 6/24

  Vast Aire, remember him? He’s the titan MC who shocked the world and conquered critics as the leader of Definitive Jux’s landmark upstart crew, Cannibal Ox; their essential 2002 debut, Cold Vein, was a chart-topper in nearly every smart music critic’s year-end poll.

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Posted on: April 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Enchanted

Enchanted / 2008 Disney / 107 Minutes / http://www.wdig.com / Enchanted is an interesting film, because of the different styles of filmmaking that Kevin Lima, the director, used in the creation of the film. This means that there are live-action segments, computer generated-segments, and traditional animation all present during the film. This film also marks the first time that Walt Disney had moved back to traditional animation after decreeing that…

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Posted on: April 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NEFASTUS DIES debut set for American release

Candlelight Records in cooperation with Siege of Amida Records confirms June 10 as the US release date for Urban Cancer, the debut album from Canada’s Nefastus Dies. Featuring former Ion Dissonance vocalist Ill-Fate, the album was produced by Yannick St-Amand (Despised Icon). 

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Posted on: April 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

linoleum roses #2

linoleum roses #2 This was another zine that I reviewed and didn’t have the foresight to go and get the review off they other server before it shut down. With this issue, Sarah catches the spontaneity of such great zines as Mecaroni and Fleas and Ozzy Rocks, with her pieces about various different trips, to Los Angeles/Hollywood and Chicago specifically. She lets her feelings be known about the hatred of…

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Posted on: April 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Shift

When musical artist Paul Tardo answered an obscure classified ad placed by an avant-garde record producer, he had no idea that his shoe box full of old song ideas would be transformed into a pop album. Although most of the material was written about 11 years ago during what Paul calls “a personal quest”, the messages woven into the songs are just as relevant in today’s culture -if not more…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

No Country For Old Men

No Country For Old Men / 2008 Paramount Vantage / 122 Minutes / http://www.video.com / No Country For Old Men is a movie that has been lauded numerous times all throughout the media, and has been given four Academy Awards, among its other wins (British Academy of Film Awards, Golden Globes). The Coen Brothers (Blood Simple, Fargo) adapted the film from a similarly-named Cormac McCarthy novel.  The film itself is…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

More Said in Silence #3

More Said in Silence #3 / Half-Sized/ 16 Pages / gothiah@hotmail.com / Another interesting romp by Teresa, who in this issue mainly focuses on life in present. A minor intrusion into ey’s soul is the listing of ey’s purse, which has zines (like a good zinester), lip gloss, and deodorant. Moving onto a very odd story about an aspiring artist at KFC who, unbeknownst to Teresa, has painted eir’s portrait.…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Second video clip from supercharged symphonic punk imps MAKE A RISING – and great pre-release press

Make A Rising will be releasing their second album Infinite Ellipse and Head with Open Fontanel , this Spring. The band resolved early on to have an ever-evolving sound. There are certain reference points in the music, but the band has never been limited itself into a specific genre. The concept of the band is that of Make A Rising as a “composition” group. The band writes music slightly out…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Suburban Shootout

Suburban Shootout / 2008 Acorn Media / 171 Minutes / http://www.acornmedia.com /http://five.tv/suburbanshootout / It has been about two years since Suburban Shootout was first aired in the United States, but chances are that this comedy is not something that has been forgotten in the months since then. This set captures all eight of the episodes from the first series. It provides individuals with a great backdrop for the events that…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Swear release debut LP on June 17th

THE SWEAR Hotels Rooms and Heart Attacks (self-released) June 17, 2008 Produced by: Ted Niceley (Fugazi) Matt Goldman (Cartel, Underoath) Jeff Tomei (Smashing Pumpkins) Mixed by: Eli Janney (Girls Against Boys, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Garbage) The Swear is both a blessing and a curse – an outlet of artistic expression for four individuals as well as a project trying to stand out in one of the most difficult industries…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Limited Delivery Area #3

Limited Delivery Area #3 / 20 Pages / Half-Sized / vermicious_knid_21@yahoo.com / 111 W Archer Pl., Denver, CO 80223 /  This zine is pretty much the only one that I can come up with that details with the editor’s job at Domino’s. Where there has been some material on why to not support Domino’s in other magazines, this is still the only place to go if you want to understand…

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Posted on: April 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Sheila Sondergard

“The lovely and talented Sheila Sondergard will first capture you with her eyes, but listen, close your eyes and listen! She’s been a staple of the local San Diego music scene for a few years and has grown into a top notch songwriter and performer! Great songs, style and grace! She rock’s and seduces, that’s Sheila Sondergard…” Tim Pyles FM 94.9

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Posted on: April 15, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Moviegoers – Or The Gun

The Moviegoers – Or The Gun / 2008 Mangoose / 6 Tracks / http://www.mangooserecords.com / The Moviegoers have been around in one form or another since 2004, when they were known as Your Future In Plastics. “Or The Gun” is the second EP by The Moviegoers, and it shows significant improvement over their previous EP, “The Code is Obvious”. “Or The Gun” starts off with “SS Vaseline”, a track that…

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