Ommegang has released their winter seasonal, Adoration. Adoration pours with a dark brown with hints of red; the head dissipates quickly as it continues to lace down the glass. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has…
Fairy Dance is a twinkling composition that is able to tell more of a story than a vocal-heavy composition. Karran’s piano work here is delicate, strong, and always interesting – listeners will be set adrift on the compositions that begin his latest composition, Forgotten Road. Angel of Tullagh Strand is much more introspective than precedent tracks on Forgotten Road, showcasing a wholly different set of sounds and approaches taken by…
Hello, David. Your latest album is Walking to Dreamland. What significance does the title hold for you? Perhaps it is about the idea that fulfillment comes from the journey not from arriving at the destination. We are always focused on what happens day to day, yet unexpected events,moments of emptiness, impact and change our lives. By nature, we bounce back. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
The sheer amount of intensity that Omar Bowing brings to his first album will ensure that listeners stay at the edges of their seats from beginning to end. Virus is a track that has every side – screamed-out vocals, splashy drums, and Machine Head meets Coal Chamber styled arrangements – working towards a specific outcome. The dense and deep approach that is taken during the onset of Earthquake showcases Bowing’s…
Reel Big Fish are coming to the House of Blues (http://www.houseofblues.com/cleveland/ ; 308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio) on Friday, January 23rd. The show will also feature Authority Zero and Less Than Jake. The doors for the show will open at 7 PM, and the area immediately surrounding the venue has countless restaurants, bars, and hip spots that will be open before and after the show ends. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…
We’re sitting down with Shattrholik. Let’s get right to it – What’s your story? I’m born and raised in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay New Zealand. I’m just a typical hard working new zealander making the most of the opportunities overseas. I get along with everyone. I see things from a different angle. Very respectful to others. I’m always happy. I love music – that’s me. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…
Hello is the latest single from Cole Phoenix, and is a track that ties together past and present in pop music in a way that will ensure that listeners will be able to find something to dig. The vocal ability of Phoenix represents the focal point of Hello, and it is further boosted through an eighties-tinged instrumentation that is influenced by ZZ Top, Yaz, and Dead or Alive. To keep…
The Atticus Institute is the latest title from Peter Safran (Buried, Scary Movie, and The Conjuring), and ties together a solid cast that includes John Rubenstein (Desperate Housewives, Angel), William Mapother (The Mentalist, Lost), Rya Khilstedt (Home Alone 3, TV’s Nashville), and Sharon Maughan (Holby City, By The Sword Divded). The film surrounds Dr. Henry West, who had the titular location commandeered by the U.S. Government. A special client –…
Winter Ale is a bold flavored beer that has hints of ginger, cinnamon, and various spice and dark fruit elements. The beer is able to hide the alcohol content (8.2% ABV) incredibly well, allowing imbibers to have a heady feeling while having their taste buds tantalized. The beer opens up nicely, with a little more malty of elements becoming commonplace as the sweeter and more sugary elements move to the…
Busy Loving You is a softly spoken and calm effort that will impress listeners with the smart arrangements and the soulful vocals laid down by Clark. The production is spot on, ensuring that listeners will fall in love with each track only a few moments after they have started listening. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
There is a powerful singer-songwriter tradition that is presented during the initial track on the Perfect EP, Cry. The track benefits from a smart production hast could easily have it present on pop or adult contemporary radio play. The intelligent arrangements that back up these vocals make for a compelling and alluring style that will resound loudly in listener’s ears long after the album has ceased spinning. Perfect is a…
How did your latest single, Hello move from initial thought to finished effort? “Hello” is ultimately about the struggle to move on, to start looking again after falling for someone or even something that has proven to be toxic. It’s a survival song heralding a new beginning. That’s why New Year’s Day felt very appropriate for its release – hello 2015! SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…
Yup, a band that goes by the name Sugar Candy Mountain is just as odd and trippy as you’d expect. But that’s part of the appeal of these Bay Area neo hippies. On their latest, Mystic Hits, they churn out a baker’s dozen of swirly guitars, vocal feedback and layers and layers of keyboards that sound like a mix between The Beatles in their LSD years and Tame Impala. John…
The past couple for years have been a virtual nirvana for fans of the brilliant, yet short-live ‘90s Power Pop band Jellyfish. Despite only having only released two proper studio albums, Omnivore Records has been slowly putting out a slew of gems from the California band. It started by releasing both Bellybutton and Spilt Milk on vinyl, followed by a trio of never before released records: Live at Bogart’s, Stack-A-Tracks…
Despite a fairly generic moniker, the full length for the UK-based The Fireworks, Switch Me On, manages to blow away any preconceived notions about this being just another run-of-the-mill indie pop band. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Walk The Line is a powerful rock track that pushes forth equal amounts of vocals and instrumental elements. The taut arrangements that are present during this track is reminiscent of an early Billy Bragg or Jello Biafra. No Way Out begins with a strong drum beat and raucous guitar line that is punctual while still having that spontaneity needed to keep things interesting from beginning to end. There are hints…
Winds of Change is effecting, melodically solid, and possesses a dynamism that will tattoo the song’s melodies deep into the psyche of listeners. The extended guitar / drum dynamic tells more of a story than ten pop tracks, while the added presence of Kesson’s vocals here creates considerable depth. The titular effort on Drinking With The Angels is a very traditional country effort that would sound perfect in the late…
The first thing that listeners will hear when they begin to spin When The Lights Go Off Single is the tremendous production, allowing the beat to swell up and immediately command attention. When the flow begins, fans will have pay full attention to hear everything that has been placed into the track. There is a complex and intricate style that is fostered through When The Lights Go Off by Kent.…
Though billed as a comedy, The Skeleton Twins is a pretty dark offering. It’s got a stellar cast and an engaging storyline, but aside from two brief moments of levity, thanks to dentist office laughing gas and a cheesy Starship lip synch moment, this indie is mostly a bleak affair. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Hello. It’s been a while. What has been happening in your neck of the woods? Yes, it has been a while, and it’s nice to be speaking with you again. Everything is fine here. I’m working in the studio every day, and loving every minute of it. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware,…