Category: Features

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Steve Wilks Iona Single Review

The rich reggae-infused styles of Steve Wilks’ Iona will burrow deeply into the minds and hearts of listeners. A smart production allows the distinct elements of the track to shine, whether it is the thick and ropy backing beat, Wilks’ main lyrics, or the additional female vocal accompaniment.

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Erik Odsell – Unapology

The rich vocals that immediately issue worth with Erik Odsell’s current single Unapology will immediately draw listeners in, while the thoughtful instrumentation further fleshes out this track’s skeleton to something fulfilling for fans.

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Siberia X300 Pro Gaming Headset for Xbox

The Siberia X300 Pro Gaming Headset for XBox is one of the best values for one’s money with a tremendous amount of functionality, a rugged build design, and the availability to go and use them for a wide variety of different functions. These headphones blend together a compelling aesthetic with a set of materials used that will stand up to even the most intense usage. The amount of highs and lows at…

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sherman Ewing Cross My Broken Heart EP Review

Cross My Broken Heart is a sun-drenched piece of Americana that touches upon hints of country, rock, and pop music. Smart guitar work and inimitable vocals make this salvo a must-listen. Lonesome Soldier builds upon the country and western and desert rock traditions to create something touching. The sheer amount of narrative that is established during this single will hold up nicely to repeat spins, while Spiritual Awakening is a…

Posted on: February 17, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Daniel Pye – Dawn is Night CD Review

Honesty is a richly-arranged track from Daniel Pye that is able to highlight smooth and forceful lyrics. The dynamic that is created between the thick and ropy bass line, the picking of the guitars, and the aforementioned vocals makes for something that will resound loudly in the minds and hearts of listeners long after the EP has ceased to play.

Posted on: February 17, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

City Light Vigil Under A Bright Shining Light CD Review

Incoming Transmission is a strong and emphatic introduction to City Light Vigil’s newest album, Under A Bright Shining Light. The forceful riffs, supersonic vocals, and unity amongst the constituent elements of the band make for something that will immediately bring listeners to the edges of their seat. Hints of the pop-punk of the early-oughts acts like Sum 41 and Blink 182 can be heard here, but there is a more…

Posted on: February 14, 2016 Posted by: Saif Shaikh Comments: 0

Metal Blade Releases Theories’ Regression

Deathgrind has always been one of those genres that I can only listen to for a few songs by a few bands before I move onto something else, but I definitely love those few songs. Seattle natives Theories have definitely cemented themselves on my list of formidable artists in this niche genre. They can be easily hailed among the ranks of Aborted, Misery Index, and even grind-ier bands like Napalm…

Posted on: February 13, 2016 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Freaks R Us Reissue 1980 Pop Group Classic

You don’t immediately think funk when you hear the album title “For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder,” but from the opening bass lines of “Forces of Oppression” through the next eight songs, funk is front and center in this post punk hybrid from 1980. The short-lived British punk collective The Pop Group combined funk, jazz and industrial rock, long before the latter genre had a name, with…

Posted on: February 13, 2016 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Hospital Ships – The Past Is Not A Flood

Jordan Geiger (AKA Hospital Ships) has created a seemingly minimalist. meditative output with The Past Is Not A Flood. Minimalist, that is, until the we the listeners realize just how much is actually going on beneath the main piano or synths that are the foundations for this six-song record. Moving along at a pace best described as “drifting,” the songs bring us washes of guitars, drums, percussion and other sounds…

Posted on: February 13, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Waring XTREME Variable Speed Blender (MX1200RXT)

We have a considerable alcohol and spirits section at NeuFutur Magazine as well as a health food section so having a low profile blender or food processor is an absolutely vital part of our headquarters. Previously we had a run of the mill blender that died a short while ago and decided to move towards a more commercial grade product. The Waring XTREME Variable Speed Blender (MX1200RXT) is a commercial…

Posted on: February 12, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hopothermia (Alaskan Brewing)

We have received Hopothermia from Alaskan Brewing. Hopothermia is an imperial India Pale Ale looking to bridge the gap between India Pale Ales and the hop bombs that typically come forth out of the West Coast tradition. This means that there is a strong hop presence to this beer but one that is moderated through a decent amount of wheat and malt elements. Hopothermia pours with a yellow coloration and a fair…

Posted on: February 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Vim Dicta – They’re All Making Friends

The Vim Dicta blends together the psychedelic rock of the sixties with the tortured alternative rock of the 1990s, imbuing the results with their own unique flair. The vocals are front and center, contributing to the overall harmonies even as they give listeners a cogent narrative.

Posted on: February 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

One of Us Interview

Today, we are speaking with One of Us. Can you give us a little background information about yourself?   Well, let’s introduce ourselves.  Drew sings, most of the songs and plays guitar, Evan drums and sings, Austin plays lead guitar, and AJ plays bass.  Drew, Austin, and Evan met at a small college in Decorah, IA, and started out by playing open mics and talent shows around town.  We loved…

Posted on: February 8, 2016 Posted by: Saif Shaikh Comments: 0

Obscura – Akróasis Review

In the beginning there was Death, then there was Necrophagist, and now there is Obscura, paving the way for technical death metal in the new era. I loved their last offering in 2011’s Omnivium, but was dismayed by the amount of line-up changes that were happening in the German camp leading up to the writing of what would be Akróasis. As soon as the first song Sermon of the Seven…

Posted on: February 8, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Session Wheat (Full Sail Brewing)

The hefeweizen style is one that a number of breweries do but only a few of them do well. There are a bevy of examples of where the beer ends up just being a wheaty mess and it really takes skilled hands to come up with something special in the style. Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing has create a Hefeweizen in their current Session offering. Session Wheat is our go to…

Posted on: February 8, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PajamaJeans Blend Comfort and Fashion

  There is a belief held between the wife and I that for many of the day to day things that we do, the sort of chores that we have out in public do not require clothing that is the fancy and formal side. If we are going out to pick up a takeaway meal for example why not be comfortable? The sad fact is a great many of the…

Posted on: February 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bon Appetit Reinvents Freezer Pizzas

Bon Appetit Pizza is the rare example of a frozen product that approximates a fresh equivalent. The company attempts to go and create pizzas that break free from the traditional styles that we have in the United States. we were able to experience their Spinaci pizza which had a fresher flavor component than other offerings on the market. When we put a Bon Appetit pizza into a cast iron pan…

Posted on: February 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Powder Keg (Worthy Brewing)

Powder Keg is a unique beer that is created by Bend Oregon’s Worthy Brewing which goes and shatters many of the conceptions that one will have regarding a Winter Ale. While other Winter Ales typically comes forth in a winter warmer format what Worthy has crafted with Powder Keg is immediately level imbibers with a hot burn that goes and keeps one refreshed and warmed from the initial opening of a…

Posted on: February 6, 2016 Posted by: Randude Comments: 0

Tool, with Primus and 3Teeth (1/28, Orlando, FL)

To say that I got lucky being able to purchase face value Tool tickets off of the Ticketmaster site the moment they went on sale is an understatement. When Tool played Orlando a couple of years ago I was not as lucky. They are a band that sells out their concerts literally within minutes of tickets going on sale and just like last time, as soon as this show sold…

Posted on: February 6, 2016 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Miamis – We Deliver: The Lost Band of the CBGB Era

When folks do the roll call nowadays of bands that stalked the stages at CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City in the ‘70s the Ramones, Blondie, Television and Talking Heads almost always get mentions. Sadly, The Miamis, a brilliant five piece that played those venues and helped shape New York punk rock and new wave before the genres had proper names, is too often overlooked. They never signed to a label,…