What Sonic Radiation does on his latest track Dyon is immediately get listeners out on the dance floor. The track is able to tell a pretty deep and detailed story without needing anything in the way of vocals. While there are a number of distinct things that are occurring at each and every second of the track, Sonic Radiation is able to corral every disparate sound into a complex and ultimately…
On Sketches 2 Seed, Liquid Lunch create a unique sort of style. The laid back lounge approach of the CD’s first track All She Wants showcases the vocal power of Michele, while the instrumentation is fairly Spartan and adds to the overall composition in all of the right places. Can’t Live There has a timeless sort of sound. Liquid Lunch bring a number of distinct elements to the fore with this effort.…
Left Arm Tan’s El Camino ties together a wide array of styles even from its introductory moments. There are hints of desert rock and alternative that will immediately hit listeners. A strong vocal side is matched with talented instrumentation to allow Left Arm Tan ample opportunity to create their own brand of country music. The multiple part harmonies and emotive guitar lines make this effort something that could easily be…
50 years together and NRBQ are still not showing any signs of wear. This latest 5 song EP, a mix of covers and new originals, comes not long of Omnivore put out the band’s career-spanning five-CD box set.
Tritonal’s Good Thing is a nice laid-back sort of track. Laurell’s vocals establish a hopeful sound that has just a hint of weariness to it. It is this reality that adds a further level of complexity to the track; while Laurell is confident that she will be a good thing, there is always a sense at the periphery that she (or her significant other) will not ultimately match up. Tritonal’s…
Here at NeuFutur, we typically focus on the musical side of things. I feel that this may be a bit shortsighted when there is an interesting video that is crafted alongside a stand-out song, and that is precisely what we see with Airy Jeanine’s animated video for Everywhere. The video showcases an approximation of Airy performing on a stage with a number of distinct movements and sweeping crowd shorts. The…
Barry Rock’s “Closer” is an effort that calls back to the pop and rock style of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hints of Billy Joel and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes can be heard during this track. Bits of guitars blend with a sizzling bit of horns. The back and forth feels like a couple talking. The heavenly vocals of Rock during Closer are sedate and tell a tremendous…
CHARACULA’s “Mummy Dance” is a metal / goth element that is built on smart guitars, on-point drums, and a supersonic set of vocals that stand boldly above the fray. With a bit of gristle and growl, Mummy Dance is a track that will interest a wide array of listeners. Heavenly vocals represent the middle point for Mummy Dance, establishing that the second part of the single will be considerably different…
SOiL’s Gimme Some Lovin’ is a fun rock track that mixes up current hard rock with the sludgy bar rock of Thin Lizzy and early AC/DC. A strong, assertive set of vocals is matched with an equally-pointed female set of vocals. The back and forth dynamic pushes the guitar/drum sound to an entirely higher plateau. A chugging guitar line and splashy drums ride the track to its conclusion. SoiL is…
Kevin Tiah’s “Beneath The Sea” is a powerful rock track that ties together hints of Yellowcard and metalcore together into a ferocious effort that is replete with sizzling guitars, growled out vocals, and enough musicianship to keep listeners focused in until the single’s final notes.
Antherius has released a Christmas-themed album that looks to provide listeners with an idea of how Antherius perceives the holiday. Over the course of 14 tracks, Antherius is able to craft a number of distant compositions that create a overall cohesive, cogent, and compelling sound.
One of the most memorable times that we have had on the road was when we visited Cape May, New Jersey. We did not know about Cape May Brewing Company at that point, but in the last few years we’ve had the chance to review the brewery’s Devil’s Reach to get another chance to experience the area. The brewery is able to build upon their already great reputation with their…
Battlecall starts with a strong, impassioned set of vocals. While the instrumentation takes a back seat during the first thirty seconds or so of Battlecall, when the beat drops, one is left with a powerful pop track that deftly ties together indie, rock, and alternative styles into a wholly engrossing sound. The vocals and production unite to make a track that will take listeners on a journey, all while the…
Adam Prince King’s “Witches” is one of the most interesting efforts that we have heard so far this year. A thick bass line, an utterly unique set of vocals, and a blending of styles as unlikely as R&B, 1980s new wave, and reggae ensure that fans’ attentions will be solely on Witches. The unlikely combination of genres works perfectly here, establishing Adam Prince King. The powerful vocals laid down on…
The Ramona Flowers’ “Strangers” is a track that utilizes a slower tempo quite well. The band continues to refresh the 1980s / slinky new wave dance styles of early Depeche Mode and INXS into something thatt is bright, vibrant, and will get fans out on the dance floor. Synths, smart usage of silence, and a thick, hooky bass line are enough to tattoo the melodies of Strangers deep into the…
On Viva La Revolucion (again), The Howlin’ Souls are able to call back to the rock of the sixties and seventies, touching upon early Rolling Stones, The Stranglers, and the MC5. An absolutely insane guitar line and on-point percussion represent the touchstones of this single, while the hooky, slinky sound draws back on the blues-rock of the fifties and sixties. With hints of psychedelic rock bleeding through at the edges, The…
Famous is a strong effort that showcases the inimitable charisma of Tai Lawanson. The track blends together R&B with a rap flow tyhat takes up the standard of performers like Chiddy Bang and Wiz Khalifa. The bit of horns that provide the highlighting to Tai’s flow adds a bit of energy to the track, making this into a good track to be added to college or pop radio stations. Lift You…
Kingston, New York’s Galanos have just released a new album, Deceiver Receiver. The first track on this release, Loneliest of Men, is a raw and stripped-down rock track that builds off of the sound of late-nineties Smashing Pumpkins or early-oughts Muse. There is a dark, brooding sound to this opening effort that will have listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. A smart instrumentation makes good use of each…
Over the last few years, we have been fortunate enough to review a few of Bernward Koch’s albums, including Remembering, Silent Star, and Day of Life . Filled With Light is his latest release, and I feel that Bernward has been able to make his strongest and most cohesive statement yet. Filled With Light begins with Summer Anthem, a softly-stated track that uses repeated statements laid down by a twinkling…
The Haiku Project’s latest project Nebula begins with a titular effort that sets the stage for all of the twists and turns that are to follow. Strong sweeping synths have an air of gravitas. There is a strong narrative element that is weaved through this introductory track which makes its 5:30 run time seem much shorter. Breeze has hints of a vocal element that play at the upper registers while…