Saint Pierre hailing the Brox has truly caught out eye here at NeuFutur with his new single “Acid”. Saint Pierre’s sounds are like a mixture between Migo’s and Tyga, the song has a heavy trap beat and his flow is similar to classic “triplet” rap flow style. Acid is quite catchy with booming bass and the vocals are relatable to the Atlanta style, personally I think he’s found a way to…
ATMIG has just went over their goal amount for their Kickstarter, but additional funding will ensure that this will be a release for the ages. The set of rewards that the band offers for their backers is considerable, a donation at the $35 mark will net a fan a signed copy of the vinyl or a T-shirt / digital download. For those that are yuge fans of vinyl, the next…
Eagle Rock and The Rolling Stones continue their incredible From The Vault series with this 2015 Hollywood, CA set devoted almost exclusively to the “Sticky Fingers” record.
Saison Au Genièvre, Left Hand Brewing’s current seasonal offering, is a smooth-drinking effort that possesses a tremendous amount of flavors. The beer pours with a yellow to gold coloration with a decent amount of fluffy white head that rapidly dissipates. There is little in the way of lacing here; the initial nose of Saison Au Genièvre has a good amount of yeast and a bit of booziness. The first time that…
What Comes Into Play is the latest album by Pablo Embon. Over the course of 13 tracks, Embon is able to provide considerable depth and variety to his listeners. The album begins with Baby Steps, a track that hits upon a number of trends and sounds that will be heard throughout the release.
Long after the media and major labels finally left Seattle alone, the music scene there continued to flourish without the spotlight, branching out from the one or two assigned genres they were shouldered with thanks to lazy journalism. The result is a slew of amazing, inventive bands that still call Seattle home. And among them is Ephrata.
On their new track Hey, Soulspan call back to the storied days of the middle 1990s and adopt hints of Jane’s Addiction and Pearl Jam. The bit of jam-band meets indie-rock that the band crafts is unique but builds upon a rich tradition. Taut instrumentation and catchy, dreamy vocals will draw listeners in while the overall arrangement of Hey is something that will continue new twists and turns each and…
Zack Buchanan, playing under the moniker The Outdoor Type, may just have one official EP to be judged on at the moment, but in those four tracks he shows immense promise. Sounding like a slightly more laid-back Frank Turner, there are hints at folk, pop and Americana, all vying for attention on Perspectives, the Australian natives Netwerk debut.
Hints of They Might Be Giants and 1980s indie rock in the vein of The Talking Heads. Of particular note during Pushing Up has to be the robust musicianship; the complex arrangement that play in the background here add so much to the earnest and honest vocals laid down by Mr. Flannery and His Feelings. The video for Pushing Up has all of the whimsy present in the song adding…
Ace Harper’s “Neon Heart” is a strong blend of indie rock and pop styles, making for an absolutely dreamy sort of track that will tattoo its melodies deep into listeners’ hearts. The tremendous instrumentation present during Neon Heart deserves additional spins; there is a dark, rich, and absolutely brooding backing beat that provides additional complexity to the lyrics that Ace Harper is laying down here. There are hints of Echosmith and…
Who Let the Bullets Fly is a rock track that has a hopeful sound that builds off of the style of performers like John Mellencamp and U2; the drums and guitar dynamic that represent the backing instrumentation for this first effort set the stage for the music and overall approach that is to follow. Kris’ vocals are dynamic, unique, and take all of the best parts of 1970s rock and…
Many (most?) bands are quick to point out just how hard their music is to classify, but to be honest you can usually ascribe a tag to just about any group just a few songs in, regardless of how long they have managed to convince themselves they are genre agnostic. The Michigan trio, The Accidentals, may just be one of the few exceptions, though.
World War IX’s “Thank God It’s Monday” a direct call back to the late seventies and early eighties punk of acts like The Dickies and Black Flag. The snotty vocals, direct guitar lines, and splashy drum fills make for a track that will have fans singing along even after a few listens. The track is not long – a bit under three minutes – but the confidence that World War…
Sarah Ragsdale’s “Ferris Wheel” is a slinky, fun track that looks back to the days of strong female pop-alternative rock. The sequenced percussion meshes well with the strong guitar riffs. The repetition of specific words and phrases during Ferris Wheel ensures rthat the track will be tattooed deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. While relatively short in terms of run time (a hair under three minutes), the song…
Blame is the first track off of Harmful If Swallowed’s current EP, Sleepless. The track ties together Blink 182 and Rise Against. There is a high energy, smart guitar work, and multiple part harmonies that unite to create a melody that buries itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The bass line is prominent here, adding a nice chunkiness to the effort that counters the sizzling guitar work…
Johannes Linstead’s Be My Girl is a tremendously emotive rock track that has sizzling guitar work and passionate vocals. The tautness of the instrumental side of things is a key reason for this single’s success. The aforementioned guitars and drums work well with Linstead’s vocals, making the effort into something that would easily work on a classic rock station. The harmonies of Be My Girl are such that listener swill…
Justina Valentine’s Deep End is a track that effortlessly moves through different dstyles. THis means that there is a rap / ;trap style that is dominant, but there are points during this single that more traditional R&B and even trip-hop styles are given time to shine. It is this spontaneous style that makes this Justina Valentine track such a must-listen. Listeners will not know where Valentine will go int he…
Jack Shields’ “Leaving California” starts out slowly enough before gradually gaining momentum and moving into a much more alt-rock based sounds. The natural, very close knit sound that Shields cultivates during this single is inviting. The beauty of his voice is shown quite well, acting as the perfect counterpoint for the more guitar/drum-led, jam band style that picks up at around the 2:45 mark. Particular kudos has to be given…
Paula Boggs Band’s “Holocene” is an effort that draws on a much earlier musical tradition. There are nods to folk and classical music here; Paula Boggs’ vocals are beautiful in their own right. While they sound great, there is a human quality that shines through at all points. The progression of the instruments during this effort makes sense; it is a very orderly (but ultimately natural) sort of shit as…
Edge Of Paradise’s “ALIVE” is a hard-rocking track that takes up the standards of Coal Chamber, Machine Head, and the Deftones. The vocals are ferocious as they build upon the framework of Arch Enemy and Kittie. Grim, dark, and with enough energy to rend listeners asunder, the instrumentation that is present during Alive is top-notch. The sizzling guitar work, the tremendous technical ability of the drums, and how well each…