Category: Features

Posted on: February 12, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

“L.A. Nights” by Ayhan Sahin

The first thing that listeners will hear on L.A. Nights is an assertive, ropy bass line that plays at the bottom of the track. The taut instrumentation makes for a solid backdrop upon which Ayhan’s vocals can shine. The track defies genre conventions well, but listeners can hear odes to seventies easy-listening rock, the supersonic vocals of the Bee Gees. Sahin does well in tying together the last three decades…

Posted on: February 12, 2017 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Menace Beach – Lemon Memory

Menace Beach are back with a sophomore record that, like their 2015 debut, channels distorted ’90s alt rock and sloppy ’60s garage sounds. While their aloof coolness remain, the sounds on this outing have less pop hooks (“Darlatoid” and “Suck it Out” notwithstanding ) and move along at a faster, more raw pace than previous efforts.

Posted on: February 12, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Waterfield Designs – Bolt Briefcase

When one looks to purchase a bag there are a number of different considerations to make. For individuals that have a laptop a bag of a certain size is required. The overall design of the bag matters as well. For those that are active – if they are utilizing a bicycle or carrying their possessions on a train or bus – having a good amount of padding and protection for the…

Posted on: February 12, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jim Bohn – Bound for Judah

Jim Bohn’s Bound for Judah begins with All the Broken Pieces (Will Be Put Back Together Again), a track which immediately kicks things into high gear. Strong horns, female vocals, and sizzling guitars set the stage for the tracks that are to follow. Kept on the edges of their seats with these instrumental inclusion, fans will eagerly devour Bohn’s vocals.

Posted on: February 10, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Orchestra Fuego Interview

Today, we are talking with Marcus from Tampa, Florida’s Orchestra Fuego, who is riding the success of their second album, Salsa Brava. Who is Luis “Torpedo” Aponte, and why is he important to Orchestra Fuego? Luis Aponte is our lead singer and Luisand I played together in the late 70’s, early 80’s in NYC when Salsa Music was at its peak. We had a band called Fuego ’77 and recorded…

Posted on: February 7, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Skinny Girl Diet – Heavy Flow

The British feminist punk trio Skinny Girl Diet are a reminder that the Riotgrrl movement, though a little more under the radar, is still alive in bands across the globe. Their first full length, the scorching, distortion-layered “Heavy Flow” is one hell of a statement from the band.

Posted on: February 7, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Clem Snide – You Were a Diamond

They may be Boston-based, but Clem Snide was still one of the best alt country bands going throughout the ‘90s and early aughts. Their debut, “You Were a Diamond,” which came out in 1998, is finally getting a proper vinyl re-release courtesy of Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records. This is one of those albums that was just begging for the warmth of vinyl; It’s a stripped down, minimalist sound…

Posted on: February 4, 2017 Posted by: Allene Lewis Comments: 0

3 Tips for Fixing Eyesight

The eye is the window to the world, every day out eyes process thousands of images and project them to the brain. Some people have perfect vision, but others may need glasses or even surgery to help them see. That’s why it is incredibly important to take care of your eyes the best that you can. Here’s a few tips to help you keep your eyes in tip top shape.

Posted on: February 3, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Arcade Fire – The Reflektor Tapes (DVD)

Arcade Fire has been an enigma ever since 2004’s brilliant Springsteen-influenced “Funeral” brought the Montreal band global attention. Their refusal to stay in one musical place too long, incorporating a more dance-heavy vibe on later albums and the invitation for crowds to dress in costumes or formal attire for their concerts, just continued to puzzle many and thrill even more.

Posted on: February 3, 2017 Posted by: Allene Lewis Comments: 0

Purchasing a Hybrid Bike

Biking is a great way to burn fat and build muscle tone. I’m an exercise physiologist and many of the clients I’ve seen struggle to do cardio exercises because they don’t have the endurance to run. That’s when I recommend biking. Bikes provide cardiovascular benefits at every level of fitness and at any age. They are also are less bulky and much more inexpensive than other workout equipment like weight…

Posted on: February 1, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brian Edblad Interview

Today, we are speaking with Minnesotan performer Brian Edblad. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? I’m a lifelong Minnesotan, I grew up in Duluth and have been living in Minneapolis for the last 25 years. As a kid I split my time between playing music and playing hockey. I got the music bug at an early age. My whole family was…

Posted on: January 31, 2017 Posted by: Carly Klein Comments: 0

2017 Beauty Regimen

I love trying new and different beauty items. My typical regiment contains just a couple items, but I’m always looking for fresh ways to spice up my routine! I like to read beauty blogs and look on Pinterest for Ideas! One of my favorites is You Look Attractive .

Posted on: January 31, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Titan Slayer Interview

Today, we’re speaking with Titan Slayer. How’s life in Russia? I’m afraid I can’t answer this question clearly, but I can say one thing – life in Russia is a tough thing. I live in the geographic center of this country – in Siberia. Winter here lasts about six months, lots of snow, the average temperature is -10 ~ 20 C, but sometimes it could be below -35 C. Summer…

Posted on: January 29, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

James Fearnley gives us a look into life, Cranky George, and the future.

Today, we are speaking with James Fearnley of Los Angeles’ Cranky George. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? I was about to say guten Tag, but then I’ve just found out that, while NeuFutur looks like you’re going to be a German magazine, I don’t think you are.

Posted on: January 28, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

An interview with Chip Gibbons

I’ve always liked music. When I was a child my mother bought accordion lessons for me and my brothers from a door-to-door salesman. Then my aunt gave us a old upright piano. Each of my parents could play one song on it. I started picking out songs by ear and then I started with classical lessons but I got tired of that after a few years. In college I bought…

Posted on: January 28, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

My White Diamond – D I A M O N D S

D I A M O N D S an indie rock band based out of Los Angeles, they recently released their debut single “My White Diamond” and we cannot stop playing it. D I A M O N D S has a late 80’s electronic sound but the melodies and rhythms the band provide are fresh.

Posted on: January 26, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Guy Grogan – “Glitter in the Gears”

Anatomy of a Crush is the first track on Guy Grogan’s Glitter in the Gears, blending together hints of early Goo Goo Dolls, The Minutemen, and Polaris. The momentum which Grogan immediately imbues Glitter in the Gears with is a hallmark that will continue throughout the entirety of the album, a move that keeps listeners firmly planted on the edges of their seats. The acoustic opening of Stick the Landing is…

Posted on: January 26, 2017 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

“Out For Blood” – Panic in Eden

Panic In Eden are an up and coming rock band from Los Angeles, they just released their new album “In The Company Of Vultures”, along with the single “Out For Blood”. Panic In Eden has hard hitting rock sound with deep bass lines and heavy guitar riffs, it reminds you of industry favorites such as Queens of The Stone Age with a grunge rock splash.

Posted on: January 25, 2017 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Satellite Gods – Marker 7-58

On Falling To Earth, the initial track off of Satellite Gods’ new album Marker 7-58, the band is able to craft a hooky sort of alternative rock that elicits comparisons to performers including Fuel, New Radicals and Harvey Danger. Brendan’s lead vocals shine during Saturday Night in Riga, a track that has Satellite Gods shift their style for a richer, emotive, story-driven sound; bits of Dave Matthews and Billy Joel…