Author: Sargeant

Posted on: November 15, 2007 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Never Enough frontman Norman Matthew (ex-LYLAH) gives a track by track overview of Never Enough’s forthcoming debut

Never Enough frontman Norman Matthew (ex-LYLAH) has given a track by track overview of Never Enough’s forthcoming Corporate Punishment debut, which lands in stores on November 20th, 2007. “THE CRAVING” This track was born from a piano and string arrangement I had done in the vein of Queen of The Damned and Underworld, dark and beautiful. Lyrically it’s about the curse of addictions that we all have and the destruction…

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Posted on: November 15, 2007 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cut Off Your Hands – Shaky Hands

Cut Off Your Hands – Shaky Hands / 2007 I Am Sound / 6 Tracks / http:///www.cutoffyourhands.com / http://www.myspace.com/iamsoundrecords / Cut Off Your Hands play a brand of energetic indie rock that is first shown to audiences during “You&I”. The jangly nature of this track fuzzes over slightly the intensity of the band’s compositions. The track is sufficiently short to not give individuals a full glance at what Cut Off…

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Brian Dewan “Words of Wisdom” News

Brian Dewan isn’t just a musician, he’s artistic in every sense of the word. In addition to his music career, he has been linked to the worlds of furniture making, art and instrumentation. On the November 13, Dewan will be releasing the first installment of the Humanitarium series, a semi-annual series of folk compilations, entitled Words of Wisdom. This disc contains a collection of old folk songs that have been…

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The Shyness Clinic – Sea of Redlights [ADB]

Released in 1998 on Espo Records. It has 12 songs, and i paid nothing for it . TSC uses interesting mixes of noise in songs like “Not if i leave first”, to make a interesting indy album . Spacy, distortion filled guitars mix with a very strong drum beat. The openings for the songs are the most interesting parts of the disc. TSC can sound extremely different from song to…

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Bishop Allen Announce European Tour Dates

2007 has been quite the year for Bishop Allen. They released “The Broken String”, their successful follow-up to 2003’s ‘”Charm School”. They have toured the United States three times, sold out many-a-show and received accolades from critics and fans everywhere. As if that is not enough time on the road, Bishop Allen are preparing to head to Europe for their first extensive tour abroad. Read on to find out about…

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Posted on: November 15, 2007 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Femurs – Modern Mexico

The Femurs – Modern Mexico / 2007 Self / 12 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/thefemurs “Vitamins” is the first song on the new Femurs album. For those that did not know, the Femurs (or “Los Femurs”, as they are known on the front cover of “Modern Mexico”), have been around for a few years. “Modern Mexico” is a collection of these songs, and shows off why exactly the band has been accumulating…

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Posted on: November 14, 2007 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Drowning Pool goes to Cap Hill to Campaign

Troop supporters and USO enthusiasts, rock band Drowning Pool, went to Capitol Hill to campaign for ThisIsfortheSoldiers.org. While crusading for veteran mental health care, the members of Drowning Pool came across a suspicious bag atop Capitol Hill. Having just released the video for their single “Enemy,” the band is no stranger to antagonists and mystery. Watch as DP marches through Washington, DC, to team up with Barack Obama, on their…

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Shinjuku Thief – The Witch Hammer [ADB]

This has 14 songs, and was released om 1993 on Relic Records, which is an Austrailian part of Projekt Records. Shinjuku Thief is an Ambient band, with their compositions painting pictures. For example in “Takkjirn”, at the beginning their is a fire cracking, and wind blows and thunder crashes. There are instrumental tracks on this album too. Shinjuku Thief can also change momentum at a moments notice. When i was…

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Georgie James Release a video for the Song “Need Your Needs,”

As if all the praise wasn’t enough, Georgie James have also just released a video for the smash hit “Need Your Needs,” directed by Eric Cheevers and Scott Meuller & produced by Parasite Films. You can watch the video 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…

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DJ Axel – Breakin’ The Law

DJ Axel – Breakin’ The Law / 2007 Holden / 15 Tracks / http://www.djaxel.com / I love mashups, and when individuals are able to make completely new albums (such as in the case of Girl Talk), the love only increases. I must admit, I had not heard much about DJ Axel in the past, although I was aware of a number of mashup albums (most famously, “The Grey Album”). Anyways,…

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Bigelf’s “Pain Killers” Video Online Now!

Los Angeles psychedelic rockers Bigelf has posted its music video for the song “Pain Killers” online at this location. The hard-rockin’ track is taken from the band’s cult, underground album Hex. Recorded in 2003, Hex is available domestically for the first time ever via the Custard label and is in stores now. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…

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Sharks Keep Moving – S/T [ADB]

The album has 8 songs, and was released in 1999 on Status Records.It cost me nothing. Out of the 8 songs on the disc, 4 are instrumental. This takes up about 23 minutes of a 42 minute disc. please note however, that the band plays some wicked indy rock with excellent bass playing, drumming and song structuring. The instrumentals are simply brilliant with a journey available in the wonderful guitar…

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Ben Jelen’s “Where Do We Go” Gets Animated

Custard releases the animated version of recording artist Ben Jelen’s video single “Where Do We Go” exclusively online. The ‘animatic’ video is directed by L.A. based director and animator Sean Donnelly whose commercial resume includes projects for Scion, Microsoft, VH1, TiVo, The Spinto Band, Galactic and Angela McClusky among others. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…

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News and Information for Fearless’ Holiday Season

Mayday Parade — Mentioned in Spin Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide – December Issue. — Headlined the last run of the Madina Lake Tour because they were drawing approx. 75% of the audience and kids were leaving after their set. — Receiving commercial airplay in Chicago, Orlando, Buffalo, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tucson, St. Louis, etc. — Will be on the cover of Substream Music Press (Dec Issue) & Campus Activities Magazine…

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Posted on: November 13, 2007 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paul Oakenfold – Greatest Hits & Remixes

Paul Oakenfold – Greatest Hits & Remixes / 2007 Ultra / 20 Tracks / http://www.pauloakenfold.com / http://www.ultrarecords.com / When it comes to electronic and dance music, Paul Oakenfold is right up there (if not exceeding) individuals like the Pet Shop Boys and The Chemical Brothers. This album marks an interesting premise for a “greatest hits” compilation. Rather than just having the songs originally penned by Oakenfold (“Starry Eyed Surprise”, “Ready…

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Motion Turns It On: Turning on Amplifier Magazine.

Houston-based, progressively-instrumental indie rockers (phew!), Motion Turns It On are this week’s Amplifier Magazine’s “Amplified” feature artist, placing them alongside former “Amplified” artists such as The National, The Kooks and Maritime to name a few. 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…

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7 Seconds – Soulforce Revolution [ADB]

This has 11 songs, and it was made in 1989 on Restless Records. It cost me $7 in trade. While MDC was original and long lasting, this 7 seconds disc isn’t. The title track “Satyagratia” is a indy rock song in the vain of REM, which is not what 7 seconds is about. The songs aren’t that bad, but when i bought the album, i had expected a different sound.…

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Tim Williams’ “Novel” Added to mTVU Rotation

Tim Williams’ bookish, fantasy-filled video for lead radio track “Novel” has officially been added to rotation on MTV’s college-centric sister network mtvU. The video debuted on the voter-driven new video showcase “The Freshmen” October 15 beating out Soulsavers, Ghosthustler, Envy on the Coast and The Dream to land the top spot and rotation on more than 750 U.S. college campuses. The video directed by up-and-coming director Josh Horowitz and shot…

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Innerpartysystem – The Download EP

Innerpartysystem – The Download EP/ 2007 Stolen Transmission / 6 Tracks / http://www.innerpartysystem.com / http://www.stolentramsission.com / Innerpartysystem starts out this EP with a blend of electronic sounds and styles that blend together techno with more ambient bands. Cobine this blend of styles with an angular approach to rock a la Franz Ferdinand or even the Offspring and individuals have the general sound of Innerpartysystem during “Don’t Stop”. This first track…

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Jonas Brothers and Gibson Tag-Team A Tour Bus

Hollywood Records recording phenomenon, Jonas Brothers, and Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument maker and leader in music technology, announced that they will partner on the next Jonas Brothers CD as they tour the U.S. aboard the Gibson Tour Bus. Jonas Brothers’ self titled album recently debuted at # 5 on the Billboard Top 200, and is RIAA certified gold. The CD was the first to be released in…

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