Freezy – Boom Single Review
Freezy is a performer from London, England that crafts something special. The high energy of Freezy’s latest track Boom ties together Chris Brown, Omarion, and T-Pain while showcasing the performer’s unique style.
Category: Features
Prime Blaq – Perseverance Single Review
Long Beach California’s own Prime Blaq has just released his latest effort, Perseverance. The track immediately will capture listeners’ attentions, as one can hear hints of Jay Electronica and The Game with bits of early “The College Dropout”-era Kanye West, during Perseverance, Prime Blaq is able to create a rapid flow that works perfectly with the J. Dilla-inspired backing beat. The rising synths that play in the background allow Prime Blaq’s…
Barrel Aged Get In My Belly (Left Coast)
There are not a large number of breweries that actively put out beers in the Wee Heavy style, but San Clemente’s Left Coast Brewing has crafted a massive effort in their Get in My Belly. The beer pours with a mahogany coloration and a small amount of off-white to tan head. There is little in the way of carbonation to this effort, while the mouthfeel is thick and luxurious. There…
Fraudband Keyed In Single Review
Fuzzy indie rock that is deceptively deep, allowing listeners to find something new with each subsequent listen. The guitar/drum dynamic that begins the track provides a narrative touching upon highs and lows. The frenetic energy of Fraudband during the single is infectious, while the spontaneity of the band ensures that fans will have little idea where the track will ultimately go.
Kristin Moura Interview
You have just released your cover version of Omi’s Cheerleader. What twists and turns did you bring to your version and how did you make it yours? My cover of Omi’s No 1 Billboard song is turned to the female finding their special someone. I changed up some words in the song to reflect this to make it my own. Although overplayed, its still a catchy song! Light hearted compared…
Casebere Interview
A number of the musicians we review on NeuFutur have worked in factories, fast food, or any one of a multitude of fairly banal occupations. You have had a slightly more varied life. Can you go into detail about what occupations you held before your music career began? I worked as an office accountant for 3 years after college. For an office job it doesn’t get any more banal than…
Sue Feingold Interview
Sue Feingold is an award-winning composer that has just released her magnum opus, the Waitin’ Tryptych. We were lucky enough to sit down with her to discuss her history, influences, accolades, and what the future may hold.
MENGKESHI Sunset Grid Single Review
With Sunset Grid, MENGKESHI is able to create something that calls forth the electronic music of the eighties while imbuing it with a much more contemporary flow.
No Paseo Interview
Hello, Magnus. What does No Paseo mean? Hi! I have it on mediocre authority that “no paseo” is Spanish for «I don’t stroll» or «I don’t go for walks». The meaning isn’t really important, though. It was first and foremost the sound of it that appealed to me, and the name just stuck.
HALO SleepSack Swaddle
The HALO SleepSack Swaddle is a must-have for new parents who are attempting to provide the greatest safety for their child. There is a chance of suffocation and injury from normal blankets that needed to be addressed, so HALO designed a product to replace loose blankets in that crib and one that ensures that an infant will remain warm and comfortable.
Jono McCleery releases first single from Pagodes
The second track to be unveiled from his third longplayer Pagodes (scheduled for release on 2nd October 2015 via If Music Records – a newly established record label by the acclaimed Soho-based independent record shop of the same name) “It’s ultimately about seizing the moment, listening to your heart, removing yourself from negative influence, immersing yourself in love, and finding clarity,” explains Jono. “But also acknowledging the idea that clarity…
Vulfpeck’s Releasing “Thrill Of The Arts” on 10/9
Chart-topping rhythm section Vulfpeck will release their non-silent full-length debut Thrill of the Arts October 9 on their own Vulf Records. “Back Pocket” featuring Christine Hucal, the first track from the album, premieres today below. Thrill of the Arts is available for preorder.
Casebere Feature
Casebere may be one of the busiest performers that we have reviewed at NeuFutur. Whether it is with his solo act Case on Bass or the collaborations he has created (Casebere & Joyner, Constance & Casebere), it seems as if there is bold new music coming from the Casebere headquarters on a regular basis. Over the course of the last year, Casebere has crafted 12 full-length albums that could not…
Heavy Seas Alehouse (Baltimore, Maryland)
We have been lucky enough to review a number of Heavy Seas beers in the last few years. When we found out that we were taking a trip to the East Coast, we made it a point to stop in Baltimore at their Alehouse (the company owns and operates a second location in Arlington, Virginia).
Mosaic IPA (Saint Archer Brewing Company)
Saint Archer’s Mosaic IPA is a masterful blend of strong Mosaic hops with enough malt and alcohol burn, creating an eminently drinkable beer that bursts forth with additional flavors at every turn. The beer pours with a golden-yellow coloration and a good amount of creamy white head. This head laces its way down a glass, showcasing the progress that one has made on the beer. Citrus fruit and tart elements…
Chris Casino – Hot Chick Single Review
Chris Casino has created a track in Hot Chick that skillfully ties together rap, R&B, and EDM. The track builds off of the work of Flo Rida, Jadakiss, and Juicy J while keeping the tempo high. The track ensures that listeners will make it out to the dance floor; a skillful production allows the distinct elements to shine alone and as part of a unified front. Casino’s flow during this…
Tim Neumark Galaxy CD Review
Galaxy is the latest album from this Maryland-based pianist and captures the compositions from Neumark’s a song a month promotion. Preludio provides listeners with an introduction to the styles and approaches that Neumark will take on his sixth album, Neumark. The rising and falling action presented to listeners acts as a hook, keeping them firmly on the edges of their seats until the final strains of What You Leave Behind.
Thirsty – “Flawless”
The video for Thirsty’s Flawless single provides further backstory for the lyrical content; sharp video and bright visuals provide the perfect highlight for each lyric, guitar riff, and drum hit. Flawless tells a story in a hair under three minutes what many shows would take ten or fifteen minutes to fully lay out.
Shake Shack – Inner Harbor, Baltimore
One of the main things that we gleaned from our trip to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore is that it stays incredibly busy at all points during the day. The newly-opened Baltimore Shake Shack bustles in the same way, but unlike the stop-start traffic, the restaurant is able to quickly take orders and provide stellar service. The chain has increased in number since the beginning days in New York City, but…
Tripel White 20th Anniversary Ale (Blue Moon)
Blue Moon is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a brewery and has created a congratulatory beer in their Tripel White that is boozy, fruity, and will keep the party going into deep into the night. The Tripel White pours with a hazy gold coloration and a fair amount of whitish head; the initial nose of the 20th Anniversary Ale ties together hints of yeast with a tart fruity ending. Lacing…