Supermayer marks first collaborative release from the two legendary techno producers  Every once and a while along comes that record where you can actually hear the ease and delight that the musicians experienced during the process of recording the songs – the union of Kompakt’s most-loved DJs have produced what is, without any doubt, a labor of love and creative leap for both artists that will keep listeners grinning…
Houston Calls Interview Conducted 10/05 Houston Calls Interview Conducted 10/05 by Jeremy and JamesAfter playing an exhaustive show at the Grog Shop in Cleveland, Ohio, Josh (Drums), Okie (keys/ vox), and Kenny (Guitar) of Houston Calls delivered to us some quality 3 on 2 time. Here’s how the madness played out… SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
Don’t be afraid, embrace the inevitable end, because as Abomination proves, death can be one badass dance party.Schoolyard Heroes are NOT for the faint at heart. They’re a far cry from the guyliner-smudged, wallowing-in-self-pity emo bands you’ve been drowned by for the past two years. “We need to go out and destroy everything that is wrong with music right now†announces towering bassist Jonah Bergman. Schoolyard Heroes aren’t here to…
These Seattle throwback rockers booted out their first album, Kickin’ Upstairs, in 2006. Taut live shows swirled with swank three-part vocal harmonies and earned the band a ‘don’t miss this’ reputation in the region. This year, Mark Fredson (vocals), Eric Whitman (guitar), Johnny Whitman (bass), Ben Eyestone (drums), and Colin Field (guitar) all graduated from high school in June before sprouting forth the guitar-laden full-length Hair, out now via the…
1)Can everyone give me their names, and what instrument that they play. Also, describe to me the current happenings surrounding The Hissyfits. If you could give me a little information about the latest album and the current tour, it would be excellent. 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…
The Good Life Interview, Part I On a cold day, January 19th to be specific, I conducted an interview with emo-rock wunderkinds The Good Life. The resulting interview was so massive, I had to split it up into three seperate parts. Without further adieu, here is The Good Life ! SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Buffalo, New York based rockers EVERY TIME I DIE have recently released the second track off of their upcoming release The Big Dirty, September 4th on Ferret Music. 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 experience, he has written…
Girl Talk Interview Conducted by JMcQ How do you come up with all of the samples for the tracks on Night Ripper? Do you plan out a swarm of song ideas or how do you get the creative process going? 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.…
The Weakerthans will launch a U.S. trek on September 25th in Minneapolis. That same day, Reunion Tour – its fourth studio album and strongest song-cycle yet – will be released via Anti-. 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…
Emocapella Interview Conducted by JMcQSimple opening question – we can ease into the harder questions after this. Who are Emocapella currently, and what exactly does Emocapella try to do with live performances, your new album (I’m Sorry) and the like? 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.…
“Squelching guitars and drawn-out rhythms evoke everyone from Can to Glass Candy” Creative Loafing (Atlanta) – Bands to Watch 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 experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth…
Cruci-Fetus Interview Conducted by JMcQ Joe (J) and Neumaier (Numan) represent Cruci-Fetus in this interview, conducted by JMcQ . How did the current version of Cruci-Fetus come to be? What bands were people in before joining Cruci-Fetus? 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…
Digipack edition coming in August on Alive Naturalsound records Remixed, remastered, with bonus track and Quicktime video “It sounds a bit more natural, more to the way we were sounding at the time.” – Adam & Tyson. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8SbsUa4sqA 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…
DRAG CITY INCORPORATED is pleased to announce the launch of the Language Of Stone label, helmed by Greg and Jessica Weeks (Espers, Woodwose, et al). The label is based in Philadelphia with manufacturing and distribution handled by DragCity. 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…
Cheap Sex Interview with Mike Virus [Conducted by JMcQ, 05 August 2006] What does the band’s name, “Cheap Sexâ€, mean? Why was it chosen? Mike – The name Cheap Sex doesn’t have any meaning behind it. We were looking for a name that had some humor that would grab attention on a flyer. I mentioned the name ‘Cheap Sex’ and we just decided to go with it. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…
At the Mountain View, Calif. stop of the Ozzfest tour last month, National Public Radio affiliate KQED-FM interviewed the Taiwanese band ChthoniC, the first-ever Asian extreme metal act to take part in hard rock’s longest-running annual tour. The interview, which first aired on KQED’s nationally syndicated weekly “Pacific Time” program on Aug. 2, can be streamed on the station’s website. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
Did you ever want to get some swords, self defense tools, or other fun little toys but did not have a Waterbeds & Stuff store around? I stumbled upon King of Swords a few nights ago, and found literally hundreds of dollars of stuff that I actually wanted. Essentially, what King of Swords is is one of those stores at the county fair, albeit expanded a hundredfold. If you want…
Joemca – Jum+Ka / 2006 One Stone / 5 Tracks / http://www.joemcamusic.com / Joemca is someone that I was not familiar with before picking up this EP. The very Depeche Mode style to the vocals during the first track “Strangers†make it seem like Joemca is influenced tremendously by the New Romantic style. Unlike a number of the acts from that era, there seems to be a high amount of…
FROM THE NOT SO DISTANT PAST TO THE VERY NEAR FUTURE, KLAXONS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF SCI-FI FUTURE LOVE ACROSS THE USA WITH MAGICK, MYSTERY JETS 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 experience, he has written thousands…
Elizabeth / 2007 Hachette Book Group / 678M / 5:00 / http://www.hachettebookgroupusa.com / Elizabeth was written by J. Randy Taraborrelli. Taraborrelli may best be known for all of eir other biographies, which include those about Diana Ross, Carol Burnett, Michael Jackson, Cher, Frank Sinatra, Madonna, and the work about the females linked to the Kennedy clan, ‘Jackie, Ethel, and Joan’. This book is about Elizabeth Taylor, and goes in a…