Former WWE talent Nelson Frazier Jr., (Viscera, Big Daddy V) has passed away February 18th (February 14, 1972 – February 18, 2014) . He had just celebrated his 42nd birthday. We at NeuFutur give his family the greatest condolences.
NASCAR ’14 is one of the few sporting-based video games on the market that showcases the sheer difficulty of the activity. The tweaks, paint schemes, and the variety of upgrades that are available to players allow the game to have considerable replay value, while the pain-staking amount of detail paid to the recreation of a number of the actual NASCAR tracks will appease die-hard and causal fans of racing alike.…
The golden lager style is one that has been largely ignored by microbrewers. As the dominant style on the macro-brewery side of things, it makes sense that the beer style has fallen out of favor. However, Sly Fox has created a golden lager that is refreshing and tasty while providing a number of distinct twists and turns before the beer is finished. The sweetness of the beer is moderated…
The Blasterjaxx boys have been taking the music world by storm, leaving the likes of Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga in the dust. Owing to their huge success world-wide, Blasterjaxx pops out two new remixes of their new hit chart-topper Faith: the Lady Bee Remix as well as the Bassanova & Dirty Herz Remix. Shaping two distinct yet eerily similar tunes, Blasterjaxx brings in influences from trap, EDM, as well…
Stop Making Sense and Start Making Success is an introspective and deftly-designed composition that provides listeners with a complete introduction to Lasse Passage; the dense arrangements will take a number of listens before they yield every secret that Lasse Passage has placed into the effort. The darkly emotive arrangements that are present on tracks like Tanker Om Morningen are simply unparalleled. Hints of early oughts Deep Elm emotive rock can…
Despite what appears to be another “poor pitiful me, I’m rich but bored” comedy/drama, Afternoon Delight is surprisingly good. Helmed by Jill Soloway (who snagged the 2013 Sundance Best Director award), the film follows Rachel (played by Step brothers’ Kathryn Hahn), a stay at home mom, married to a tech entrepreneur Jeff (How I met Your Mother’s Josh Radnor), living in LA;s trendy Silver Lake. Rachel has slew…
Michael Stosic has crafted a unique style of music that is fuelled by a number radio-friendly tracks. Before this album ends, fans of raw musicianship and of intelligent arrangements will find something that they can appreciate. The presence of Backstreet Dancer as the initial effort on this release ensures that listeners can be properly inspired to stick with Stosic’s music from beginning to end. The track deftly weaves together…
Magic Hat is a brewery that attempts to shake up beer styles and includes some interesting twists and turns with their efforts. Their G-Thing seasonal is a nice blend between a porter and a winter warmer, with a curveball thrown into the mix – a substantial amount of ginger flavor. The initial earthy tones of the ginger are a mite bit off-putting for those that are expecting…
It’s a bit surprising this indie romantic comedy didn’t get bigger buzz on its initial outing. The leads (Justin Long and Evan Rachel Wood), while not exactly major box office draws are still pretty big names for a small budget film, and the story is quirky without being overly odd and sweetly romantic enough to have broad appeal. Long (who also wrote the screenplay and produced) plays Sam, a young…
Alex Von Z is a musician that is reaching out to his fans for assistance. The music that he creates speaks to a wide array of fans, and touches upon a considerable amount of genres and styles. The eclectic style which is present through tracks like Drawn, What It Should Be, and Chocolate Covered Karma is no doubt due to his upbringing, which brought him to two polar opposite cities…
Durty is one of the best Brown Ales that we have reviewed. The beer pours with a very dark brown color, with hints of amber. The lacing of the beer remains long after each sip, while the beer itself has a very bold flavor. Malt begins the effort, while the hop bitterness pushes the effort into a whole other plateau. The 8.4% ABV of the Durty is hidden well by…
Red Nose is a winter warmer that does not get too sweet, while maintaining a little bit of a hop bite to keep things interesting. The beer pours with a dark brown / reddish coloration. The effervescence of the beer ensures that any head that is present dissipates quickly. There is a toasty side to this effort that will keep individuals warm through the coldest months of…
Reachin Out is a heartfelt and softly-spoken track that will allow listeners ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with Jason Mark Yates. The drums really shine during this track to provide further gravitas to this recording, while Yates’ vocals are haunting. The ease of understanding what is going on during this single will endear fans to Yates’s music, while the smart instrumentation will ensure that they are on the edges of…
The Implicate Order EP has 4 tracks which unite to provide a solid introduction to Alex Von Z. Drawn is the initial offering, and it immediately provides listeners with a sense of camaraderie. The production allows listeners to be transported into the closest setting with Alex Von Z, while the Implicate Order CD provides two different ways to enjoy the track. What It Should Be is a complex track that…
Laurelle’s All The Way is a track that blends rap and dance music to create a high-energy track that will work equally well at dance clubs and bars. The infusion of synths and a quick tempo ensures that this track is tattooed deep into the mind of listeners. The drop that is present between the two parts of the track keeps things current and provides further highlighting to Laurelle’s vocals.…
Perennial Artisan Ales has created a delectable dunkel, swapping out the large amount of sweetness with a nice hint of alcohol. The dunkel pours with a dark brown and a slight reddish tone, and a small amount of off-white lacing sots on the top of the glass. The dunkel has a slight amount of a pepper note, providing additional nuance to the beer. Perennial has placed their Black Walnut…
Rebel IPA is Samuel Adam’s latest offering, and it pours with a gold / amber coloration. The head of the Rebel is pretty tenacious, providing lacing from the beginning to the end. The beer comes forth with a decent blend of floral and hoppy notes. There is a small amount of grain that can be discerned, providing considerable amount of complexity with each sip. A floral and fruit set of…
One of the best noir books to come out in years was penned by the culture editor for The New York Times Magazine. Shovel Ready is just as sly and witty as it is dark and ominous. The man character is Spademan, a Jersey-bred former garbage man living in the not too distant future, where the streets of New York are almost abandoned except for those too poor to move…
Life Incorporated begins after a brief introduction, which soars on intricate time signatures and an overall arrangement that puts the drums as a focal point to the band. Life Incorporated continues with Liability, an effort that is reminiscent of artists like Rites of Spring, Strike Anywhere, and early (pre Girl’s Not Grey-era AFI). There is greater emotionality and narration going on during each of the tracks on this album than…
With a title like Nothin’ But Blood, you half expect the latest from blues/soul/punk/Americana artist Scott H. Biram to be a rowdy collection of his loudest, burn-down-the-house compositions, but this 14-track effort is actually a pretty low key effort. That is certainly not a slam against these songs – far from it, as the record is simply amazing from the first track on – but more of a heads up…