Strawberry Shortcake: Big Country Fun / 2008 Fox / 44 Minutes / http://www.strawberryshortcakedvd.com / When I was a child, I was familiar with Strawberry Shortcake but did not watch any of the shows or available materials. I was surprised when I received “Big Country Fun†in the mail, due to the fact that the character design was much different than it was about twenty years ago. The characters are renovated…
“…rock of this caliber is really timeless.”–Rolling Stone On April 1, Nonesuch Records will release The Black Keys’ fifth full-length LP, Attack & Release. The album follows their 2006 critically acclaimed Nonesuch debut Magic Potion, which the Chicago Tribune proclaimed, “a gritty, wild, minimalist masterpiece.” 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,…
New England’s Fire on Fire released their debut recording with very little upfront fanfare but almost immediately music journalists began singing their praise and the press kudos and excitement CONTINUES to build. 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…
New Found Glory – Hits / 2008 Geffen / 12 Tracks / http://www.universal.com / http://www.ilovethatsong.com / New Found Glory has been around for a very long time when it comes to pop-punk bands. Individuals may have thought that the act started up in 1999, when their “Nothing Gold Can Stay†brought the world “Hit or Missâ€. If individuals missed that minor hit, chances are good that they might have thought…
Country music icon and longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry Marty Stuart kicked off 2008 with six Opry appearances in just six weeks and continues to make country music’s most famous stage a priority with more upcoming performances than ever. Opry fans can catch Stuart making unforgettable Opry moments happen on Feb. 29, March 1, March 7, March 8, and March 22 before he heads out on the road…
Tools to extend one’s penis are interesting to me. Most of them just do not work. However, the X4 penis extender seems to rest on solid evidence. This penis stretcher really seems to work on the principle that things stretched out will be longer than those that are not. This Penis Enlarger should at least be considered by individuals that are not happy with their size. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…
Incredulous #8 / :25 / $2.00 / 32S / Incredulous, 00730 Clute Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712 / http://incredulous.tripod.com / This issue seems a little more coherent than the previous one, but the humor is still fairly blunt and tangential at times. The Family Circus parodies just need to stop. All possible avenues of humor have been traversed umpteen times about a decade before by the Dysfunctional Family Circus, and…
Check out the video for “Madi, Don’t Leave” & be sure to vote for it on Oven Fresh! Oven Fresh airs weekdays at 2:30pm EST on FUSE, be sure to watch for it. Texas is releasing on March 18th, but you can pre-order it now at Newbury Comics and receive a signed cd. You can also enter to win two tickets to the Yellowcard, Spill Canvas, and PlayRadioPlay tour. Check the details here SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is…
Walk The Line: Extended Cut / 2008 Fox / 153 Minutes / http://www.foxhome.com / Most of America (or at least a good segment of the populace), watched Walk The Line. This story, about the earlier days of Johnny Cash, was given a number of accolades. The original (2006) edition of the DVD sold incredible amounts, with over three million copies of the original editions sold on the first day of…
Sometimes simplicity packs the most powerful punch. Upon the first listen to Richard Julian’s newest release “Sunday Morning in Saturday’s Shoes†you’ll first pick up on the simple and catchy melodies and the overall air of fun and light heartedness that Richard exudes. Listen more closely and attentively and you’ll notice that Richard’s slice of life lyrics and stories are metaphors for hope as well as the world’s indifference to…
There are a number of my friends that attend technical school. However, tech schools vary in the quality of education that they provide. Tech Training Schools provide individuals with the information they need to find it training that is cheap and well worth any incurred costs. If you are looking for something like this, check out the web site and find a future career. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…
Roots-rock group the BoDeans are touring this spring in support of their new album “Still,†which will be out March 4th. The first leg of the tour kicks off at SXSW in Austin, TX, and will cover the eastern part of the country. The group plans to visit the western half of the U.S. in a forthcoming second leg of the tour early this summer. “Still†is the eighth studio…
Music from Volume 2 Includes Tracks Previously Only Available on Limited Edition 7″ Singles Plus Brand New Tracks Brooklyn-based record label Truth and Soul will release their Fallin’ Off the Reel Vol. 2 compilation CD on March 11th. The compilation features a combination of tracks from a variety of funk and soul artists that had previously been exclusively available as 7″ singles as well as new tracks from celebrated groups…
Patapon (PSP) / 2008 Sony / http://www.us.playstation.com/patapon / Individuals that were fans of Pikman and of Black and White (or even Lemmings) will find something fun in Patapon. Your creatures, the Patapon, are directed by the tribal beat that you (as their deity and a player) provide on “talking drumsâ€. Different combos that are beaten out on these drums tells the Patapon to do different things, whether it be attacking…
Incredulous #5 / :10 / $1 ($2.00 overseas) / Odd-Sized / 32 Pages / Matt Rasch, 00730 Clute Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712 / rasch@voyager.net”/ Incredulous is a mixture between random topics and cartoons, with the level of the material in this issue being a small bit on the Spartan side. The interview that is touted as the focal point of the issue, Phillips, has short responses to only a…
6 hours away in a small town called Rochester NY, the voice of hip hop lives in Nikal Fieldz. Recently spitting live on BET’s Cypher with Hell Rell, Joe Buddens and Drag On, this caucasion emcee doesn’t flinch at the chance to grab the mic regardless the situation. Nikal Fieldz new single ‘Racist’ from his highly anticipated release of ‘Almost Somebody’ (which will be available for pay per download mid…
Triple H: The King of Kings / 2008 WWE / 360 Minutes / http://wwww.wwe.com / Anyone that has watched WWE programming in the last 12 years or so has seen Triple H in one form or another. Whether it was as the snooty blueblood Hunter Heartst Helmsley, the anti-authority DX member, or the ultimately-dominant “King of Kingsâ€, Helmsley has been a major part of WWE storylines since eir debut. Since…
An abbreviated glimpse into Mason Proper’s bizarre, singular universe, the aptly-titled SHORTHAND EP will be released digitally on iTunes March 25 via Dovecote Records (Ed Harcourt, Aberdeen City, Tim Williams). A four-song rush of eccentric indie rock and ambitious experimentation, the album will be coupled with a video for each song, directed by production duo Hott Garbage. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
DEADSEA formed in 2003 when veteran composer-guitarist-vocalist Adam Smith decided to fuse his love of metal, doom and free music to create a trio that would provide “apocalyptic visions for positive ascendance”. He found a perfect foil in longtime friend and bassist Alex Conley, who had spent six years as guitarist and composer in bizzaro hardcore band Three Studies For A Crucifixion. This combination of ideas make up the unique…
heed and Cambria, CHIODOS is rising on the buzz-meter. The first single “Lexington (Joey Pea-Pot With a Monkey Face)”-taken from their top five album BONE PALACE BALLET (Equal Vision)–arrives at radio the first week of March while the video for the song–directed by Josh Graham (Dillinger Escape Plan, Isis, Saves The Day, Underoath)–will debut in the coming weeks. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…