Otep – The Ascension / 2007 Koch / 12 Tracks / http://www.otep.com / “Eet The Children†is the first track on “The Ascensionâ€, and while the band comes forth with some hard music and tight arrangements, all I hear from Otep here is a revision of the Coal Chamber, Clutch, and other “hard rock†band sound made famous in the mid nineties. “Eet The Children†may have a lot of…
Following the release of their critically lauded debut album, Hallelujah Sirens, DIRTY ON PURPOSE are releasing a second EP entitled LIKE BEES on January 15, 2008. It was produced, engineered and mixed by: Paul Mahajan and Mark Ephraim (Other credits include The National, TV On the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Green Milk From the Planet Orange) LIKE BEES is a five-song EP that really showcases the diversity in Dirty on…
Some praise for Middle Distance Runner: “These insanely catchy rockers [think the Strokes] are the city’s pick-to-click for mainstream success.” – Spin “With a growing regional fan-base and a name that’s beginning to be heard across the country, Middle Distance Runner could be on the verge of something big .”- Paste SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
Rahim – The Same / 2007 Dimension Arts / 2 Tracks / http://www.rahimrahim.org / I thought that Rahim would be a rap artist that used samples from Do The Right Thing. I was wrong. The first track on this single is “The Sameâ€, and it shows Rahim as an act that is well versed in the instrumental style of the trippy, psychedelic (and Persian-influenced rock ) style of the late…
Manchester Orchestra and Annuals are proud to announce a 20-date co-headlining tour beginning October 26th in Atlanta, GA. As a special exclusive to the upcoming touring partnership, Manchester Orchestra and Annuals have created an exclusive, limited edition 7-inch for fans attending the shows. Only available on the upcoming tour dates, this split vinyl 7″ contains each band covering each other’s tracks: Annuals cover Manchester Orchestra’s “Where Have You Been”, and…
MxPx – On the Cover I don’t usually do reviews of pop-punk bands, but this is an indy release, so i think that it should be reviewed. This was released in 1995 on Tooth and Nail records, and it has 8 songs. These covers range from Bryan Adams, Buddy Holly, A-HA, and The Altar Boys. The cover of Summer of 69 is decent, only when compared to the original, because…
In support of their critically acclaimed avant-pop masterpiece “The Besnard Lakes Are the Dark Horse” CD/LP, THE BESNARD LAKES will be spending late 2007 on tour with Sweden’s PETER BJORN AND JOHN. It has been a magical year for The Besnard Lakes. They have toured both North America and Europe twice over, playing the most intimate rooms as well as on large festival stages where they’ve opened up for the…
The Healing Cancer #3 / 1:30 / 56M / diseased@diseasedrecords.com /I picked this up when MC Homeless stopped back in Kent. The Healing Cancer is a zine that absolutely loves its interviews, which constitute about 90% of the material in this issue. A number of foreign acts are given time that they would not normally have in an issue, and The Healing Cancer seems to bounce between rap, hardcore, and…
Spin.com Artist Of The Day : http://www.spin.com/features/band_of_the_day/2007/10/071002_bearhands/ Entertainment Weekly : On the Scene: Spoon (and others) rule the CMJ stage! | Popwatch | http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2007/10/on-the-scene-cm.html The Deli – All about the NYC Indie Rock Scene! http://www.thedelimagazine.com/ 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…
This is the first album out on Astarte Luna records and it is a 29 minute CD that info can be received about at Mutual Hate Society, 43422 West Oaks Dr #253, Novi MI 48377. This songs on this album are all composed and played by Tracy Peters. This is a wonderous album with Moors and Black tape for a blue Girl sounding compositions. It sounds like a Medieval album,…
Andy Cabic’s Vetiver will be releasing their first recording thru Gnomonsong – the label run by Andy and Devendra Banhart on January 29, 2008. “You May Be Blue” (Neighbors Version) b/w “Been So Long” (Neighbors Version). Having recently completed opening dates for pals The Shins, Andy headed to Europe to perform with Devendra Banhart’s live band Spiritual Bonerz. Andy has written the bulk of a new studio album of original…
UK sensations Enter Shikari have announced a short run of US dates promoting their upcoming debut album Take to the Skies. The band’s blend of hardcore, metal and trance has garnered them one of the most loyal followings the European rock community has seen in years. They are in the record books for the only band to ever sell out the London Astoria while still being unsigned. Their live shows…
Elizabeth: The Golden Age / 2007 Decca / 20 Tracks / http://www.elizabeththegoldenage.net / Elizabeth: The Golden Age uses an interesting back and forth style between two very established composers (Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman) that works despite the two different styles and experiences invoked by each composer. For those individuals that do not know, Armstrong was behind the scores for Romeo + Juliet, The Bone Collector, Cruel Intentions, Moulin! Rouge,…
For a decade, award winning singer/songwriter Candice Night, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and their fellow band of minstrels, have crafted an enchanting folk/rock sound with Renaissance overtones that has earned them the devotion of fans around the globe. On November 6, 2007 Blackmore’s Night will release Paris Moon, a long-form concert DVD/CD shot September 20, 2006 at Paris, France’s famed Olympia. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
As with Johnson,i seen mr.tORNaDo heAd live at a concert and proceeded to pick up Stays Crunchy in Milk! and Tastes Like Chicken.The only bad think about either of the tapes is the recording on the copy I got of Tastes like Chicken.Its kinda hard to hear,but you still can.My favorite song by these guys is Norman the rock and roll pony,but i like a all of their songs.For Stays…
High-energy pop-rock duo Oh No Not Stereo are busy tracking their second full-length album in not one, but four different studios in their hometown of Los Angeles. The band is handling their own production, but have enlisted an impressive team comprised of Jim Wirt (Incubus, Live, Something Corporate) to assist with instrumentation; Max Coane (Jack’s Mannequin, The Rocket Summer, The Bronx) to assist with production; and Neal Avron (Fall Out…
Schoolyard Heroes video for “Dude, Where’s My Skin†is up for streaming courtesy of PureVolume, yes it was up on Bamboozle TV for a spell but pulled do to “graphic contentâ€, anyway check out HERE! Check out Schoolyard Heroes on tour with Fall of Troy and Greely Estates: SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…
Never Enough frontman Norman Matthew, who previously fronted Texas based LYLAH, has posted a blog on the group’s MySpace page discussing the recording of Never Enough’s Corporate Punishment debut, which also features Eighteen Visions’ guitarist Keith Barney (ex-Throwdown) and drummer Trevor Friedrich. 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…
Aeroplane, 1929 – The Holy Ghost / 2007 Topshelf / 6 Tracks / http://www.aeroplane1929.com / http://www.topshelf-records.com / I swear, I’ve tried to review this album about 8 times, and each time I sit down to do it, life gets in the way. No more; “The Holy Ghost†starts off with “Locomotivesâ€, and it shows Aeroplane, 1929 as an act that starts off meekly and quietly. The walking guitar line that…
HORSE the Band have announced that they will be touring with the mighty GWAR starting November 4. The tour will kick off in Johnson City, NY and wrap-up in Santa Cruz, CA on November 21. HORSE are currently on tour with Between the Buried And Me and Animosity, and will be playing the Saints and Sinners Fest on November 3 in Asbury Park, NJ. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…