Category: Artist News

Posted on: September 23, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PAUL SMITH & PETER BREWIS announce ‘FROZEN BY SIGHT’ performances

Paul Smith (Maximo Park) & Peter Brewis (Field Music) have just announced three performances of their collaborative composition ‘Frozen By Sight’ (album due on 17th November). 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…

Posted on: September 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SOULBURN announces second album, ‘The Suffocating Darkness’

Originally, SOULBURN emerged after the demise of Dutch death metal legends ASPHYX in the mid 90’s, when founding members Eric Daniels (guitars) and Bob Bagchus (drums) looked for a separate outlet to unleash their mutual obsession of BATHORY, VENOM, CELTIC FROST and unite it with a dark, doomy and primal death metallic twist. After a demo and the cult Feeding On Angels debut album via Century Media Records in 1998,…

Posted on: September 18, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Texas Is The Reason Front Man Garrett Klahn Releasing Limited Edition 7″

Texas Is The Reason front man/guitarist Garrett Klahn will release a limited edition 7″ titled “I Don’t Care At All” on November 18 via Rise Records. The 7″ features etching on the B-Side and is limited to 500 copies. 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…

Posted on: September 18, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Dismemberment Plan to reissue ‘Change’ on vinyl on November 4

It’s odd to think of anything post-millennium as an entirely different time compared to present day, but given the way culture moves nowadays, the year 2001 might as well have been a lifetime ago. Take, for instance, beloved Washington, D.C.-based post-punk party band The Dismemberment Plan . The quartet-vocalist/guitarist Travis Morrison, guitarist Jason Caddell, bassist Eric Axelson and drummer Joe Easley-had been making music for close to a decade before…

Posted on: September 17, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cash Cash Release “Surrender”

Cash Cash debuts a brand new smash “Surrender” as infectious as the rest — premiering on Billboard and quickly approaching iTunes Top 10 — out today via Big Beat Records. The pop banger effortlessly mixes infectious vocals with a pulsing dance beat that will grab you from the beginning and stay with you till long after—a perfect transition from recent hits, “Take Me Home” ft. Bebe Rexha and “Lightning” ft.…

Posted on: September 17, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dragged Into Sunlight set to embark on a European tour

Dragged Into Sunlight have left a permanent scar on the extreme metal community ever since they emerged with their debut, Hatred For Mankind. Countless live shows (including prestigious festival slots at Maryland Deathfest, Incubate, Damnation and their recent Japanese tour) have further cemented their place as one of the most visceral and cathartic live bands in extreme music. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Yung Gleesh Shares ‘Cleansides Finest III’ Mixtape

After co-founding legendary D.C. gogo band TOB, Gleesh rose to local rap prominence through the release of several street mixtapes that showcase his sometimes dark, sometimes comedic, but always original style of street rap, aptly titled Shitbag Music. Since he began, Gleesh frequently collaborated with MMG-signee Fat Trel, Chicago Based music group GBE’s Fredo Santana, Ballout & Capo. In early 2013 he fielded an offer to join Gucci Mane’s 1017…

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mike Farris ‘Shine For All The People’ Out Today

Compass Records is pleased to announce the release today of Mike Farris’ latest studio project, SHINE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE. This long-awaited follow up to 2007’s critically acclaimed SALVATION IN LIGHTS includes both original material and Farris’ trademark interpretations of traditional gospel steeped in the influence of rock, vintage Memphis soul and the swagger of New Orleans. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PINS share ‘Come Back’ from new EP

Following on from their acclaimed 2013 debut album release Girls Like Us, PINS will return with a limited edition cassette EP ‘Come Back’ for Cassette Day on 27th September. Today, the Manchester four-piece have shared the title track, a cover of the The Belles song from 1966. 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,…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SENSES FAIL Signs To Pure Noise Records

SENSES FAIL has announced they have signed to Pure Noise Records. The news comes shortly after the band kicked off their nationwide Let It Enfold You 10th Anniversary Tour. Senses Fail will also be entering the studio in November to start recording their next full length which is scheduled to be released in summer 2015. A full list of tour dates can be seen below. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nick Hakim Streams Where Will We Go Pt. 2 EP

Nick Hakim is now streaming the four-track collection of songs in full via SoundCloud, with previously unheard tracks Sleep and Heaven available for fans to hear. The Brooklyn-based, DC-raised artist has been gaining acclaim for his modern, bluesy take on soul and R&B, with the newest EP coming hot off the heels of this summers Where Will We Go Pt. 1, whose singles Cold and Pour Another put the newcomer…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

How Six “Big Banks” Fared in 2014’s Second Quarter

Investors who do business with the nation’s “big banks” recently gained access to the earning reports of each company for the second quarter of 2014. Here’s a look at which institutions met or exceeded industry expectations and which fell short in relation to others. 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…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brad Paisley & Florida Georgia Line Headline Third Annual Blue Ridge Music Festival May 30-31, 2015

Superstars Brad Paisley and Florida Georgia Line will headline the Blue Ridge Music Festival May 30-31, 2015, as the event expands to two action packed days. 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…

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mirah Announces North American Fall Tour

Mirah’s seductively intoxicating voice has been known to take listeners on a journey. Centered on a harsh break-up, Mirah comes out the other end strong, raw and unguarded on her recently released fifth solo album, Changing Light. She explains, “Some big losses inspired many of the songs, but ultimately, it’s a story of transfiguring anger into something beautiful, about how to find home again.” Changing Light is the debut release…

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Field Guides Release Boo, Forever, streaming Lisa Loeb Probably Never Pierced Her Ears

Field Guides’ debut album, Boo, Forever, is less a compendium of segregated tracks than it is a confluence, a narrative in sound. And like a book, Boo, Forever was written over the course of a decade. Initially a solo project helmed by Brooklyn writer and musician Benedict Kupstas, Field Guides grew to include a rotating lineup of a dozen or so musicians. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is…

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Buscabulla Announces New EP

Buscabulla (Spanish slang for troublemaker) is the musical project of Brooklyn based Puerto Rican designer Raquel Berrios and multi-instrumentalist Luis Alfredo Del Valle. Heavily influenced by vintage Latin music like salsa gorda, Cuban psych and 80s Argentinian rock, the duo combines Caribbean sensibilities with baby making 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,…

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Empty Hearts Announce Tour Dates

The Empty Hearts, the band featuring members of The Cars, Blondie, The Romantics and The Chesterfield Kings, have announced tour dates in October on the east coast and in Japan (see dates below). The band features Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Clem Burke on drums, Wally Palmar on vocals, harmonica and guitar, and Andy Babiuk on bass. Co-produced by the band and Ed…

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vicky Chow Releases Surface Image 10/28

New Amsterdam Records is proud to announce Surface Image, the new album-length composition for solo piano with 40-channel 1-bit electronics, composed by Tristan Perich and performed by pianist Vicky Chow. Surface Image will see a release on October 28, 2014. New Amsterdam has released a trailer that features a brief performance clip and gives some visual insight into the concept that isn’t as apparent on first listen. There will also…

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

1 Girl Nation Release Try Today

Reunion Records announces the release of 1 GIRL NATION’S new digital single, “Try,” a Colbie Caillat cover, now available on iTunes. Nominated for a Dove Award for “New Artist of the Year,” 1 GIRL NATION will also perform on the upcoming 2014 telecast, which will be filmed in Nashville, Tenn. on October 7th, and nationally televised on October 12th on Trinity Broadcasting Network. The group released their self-titled debut album…

Posted on: September 11, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

He Is Legend Tour With Snot

He Is Legend has announced that they will be on tour this winter with legendary punk/funk/rock band Snot. The US tour begins on 11/28 in Palm Desert, CA and wraps up in Pomona, CA on 12/23. SNOT will be reuniting to perform their album Get Some in its entirety. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…