Category: Features

Posted on: April 18, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Phi-Brain Puzzle of God Season One Collection 1: Episodes 1-13 DVD Set

  Phi-Brain Puzzle of God is an current NHK anime; season one aired between October, 2011 and April, 2012. The show surrounds Kaito Daimon, a teenager that has been imbued with the ability to solve a wide array of puzzles. Kaito is provided with ample challenges with POG, an organization that is looking to find an individual talented enough to solve the Puzzle of God. Phi-Brain Puzzle of God comes…

Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Fleeting Ends Our Eyes Are Peeled CD Review

  For their second full length, Philly power pop band The Fleeting Ends seems to have dug deep into the crate of vinyl for inspiration pulling out everything from XTC and The Features to Cheap Trick and Material Issue – never a bad combo. The result, Our Eyes Are Peeled, is quite impressive. Songs like the strings-laced “Operator” and the slow-build goodness of “Poor Gloria” highlight a band that’s found…

Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

It’s In The Blood DVD Review

Scooter Downey is the director of It’s In The Blood (eir first dip into the full-length pool), and stocks eir film with the perfect blend of veteran and up and coming actors. Lance Henriksen has been all over the map with eir previous films, which include Alien and The Terminator; It’s In The Blood is a tremendously chilling film, and showcases the darkness of humanity. I feel that the backdrop…

Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hollywood Undead Signed Drumhead / Ticket Giveaway Contest

We are offering two tickets for each date on the Hollywood Undead tour, which runs through the end of April and into May. A grand prize winner will also win a signed drumhead from the band. The contest will run until the end of May. Sign up today, and let us know if you win! SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY PERIOD: Hollywood Undead Ticket Giveaway (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on…

Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Frampton Live in Detroit DVD Review

The video quality of this DVD is sharp, while the specific camera shots utilized ensure that viewers will be able to see every side of the fantastic Frampton live show. While recorded in 1999, the utilization of HD cameras ensure that this release shines on every home entertainment system. The entire effort resounds with booming volume and incredibly intricate arrangements; Frampton’s long-time backers John Regan and Bob Mayo make this…

Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kinzie Interview

Please introduce yourselves; what has your history been in music?   Ash: Ashley Windsor or Ash   P. Ori: Phillip Ori or P. Ori is the stage name I go by. How to summarize my musical path? My music history started when I was eight. I didn’t start taking music seriously until I was fifteen. I played bass for a lot of neighboring bands. I eventually had a pretty successful…

Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Merciless Book of Metal Lists Book Review

I don’t care if you don’t know your Megadeth from your Metallica, your Fates Warning from your Mercyful Fate, it’s certain that you’re gonna lose several hours to The Merciless Book of Metal Lists. Yes. it’s that good. Complied by former music A&R rep Howie Abrams and music writer Sacha Jenkins, the book is a fantastically entertaining look at all things metal – from logos and t-shirts to bands, list…

Posted on: April 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Sweeney DVD Review

If The Sweeney has a very 70’s-cop-drama-feel that’s for good reason – it was based on the 70’s British TV show of the same name. This updated version gives a nod to greats of the genre like Serpico and French Connection, but also owes a debt to more modern classics like Layer Cake and even Reservoir Dogs (minus the gore).   The movie follows a group of London detectives that are part of the cloistered Flying Squad that investigates…

Posted on: April 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bowflex UpperCut Review

The Bowflex UpperCut will present users with a wide variety of exercises for when the gym is closed or otherwise out of reach (inclement weather, lack of transportation). The UpperCut can be locked in a variety of positions to work out one’s chest, arms, core, and legs. In fact, the ability of the UpperCut to be moved into numerous configurations makes it easy for individuals to create their own workouts.…

Posted on: April 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PURSON’S “WELL SPOILED MACHINE”

The London-based band’s debut album, The Circle and The Blue Door, is set for an April 30 release via Metal Blade/Rise Above Records.  Decibel Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian dubbed the album the “best debut of 2013” and overseas outlets like the BBC (“a modern demonic sound”), Terrorizer (“their brand of gothic psychedelia is set to take 2013 by storm”) and Subterranea/Metal Hammer (“Purson are the UK’s new ambassadors for the…

Posted on: April 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tokkyo Nutrition Protein Chocolate

  Tokkyo Nutrition Protein is some of the best protein that we have received for review in NeuFutur. The inclusion of 5 grams of BCAAs in each serving decreases the chance that lean muscle will be catabolized after the completion of a workout, while the blend of whey protein concentrate and isolate (22 grams in total) allows a body to properly be replenished each time that they supplement with the…

Posted on: April 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Igniter Extreme Review

HIT Supplements has provided purchasers with a full complement of inclusions to increase energy, provide laser-like focus, and increase the overall health of those that are supplementing with this pre-workout. The BCAAs found in Igniter Extreme decrease the potential for lean muscle gains to be catabolized, while the Creatine Monohydrate here allows for the muscles to be packed on. As far as pre-workouts go, the sheer amount of energy that…

Posted on: April 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Philips Digital Voice Tracer 1000 Recorder Review

When I was taking graduate courses, a number of my fellow students would put down a tape recorder and capture the entirety of the class’s discussion. In the few years since I ended these classes, the technology that these recorders utilized have increased considerably. Where earlier generations of recorders were fuzzy and recorded vocals poorly, the Philips Digital Voice Tracer 1000 will ensure that a whole dialogue can be easily…

Posted on: April 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Elisa Lovelie Undertow CD Review

Black and Blue opens up Undertow, and this bit of stronger singer-songwriter is able to provide listeners with a style wholly unique yet familiar. Lovelie’s vocals blend perfectly with the precise instrumentation that bounces through pop, rock, and even alternative music before the track ends. Fire & Icicles shifts Lovelie’s vocals into a more rock style, while the quality of the instrumentation continues to impress. Every guitar line and drum…

Posted on: April 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Divoom OnBeat X1 Review

  The OnBeat X1 is a tremendously useful piece of technology, and possesses a price point (about $40) that makes it eminently purchasable by anyone that has a Bluetooth-capable phone. The size of the OnBeat X1 is small enough that it will fit perfectly in a bookbag, while the lack of weight does not decrease the clarity of its playback. In fact, the inclusion of vibration bass adds further complexity…

Posted on: April 12, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Circus In Your Town Interview

Who are you and how long have you been active? (Tracy) Tracy Dyson Guitarist/vocals, Josh Morgan drums. The Circus In Your Town, has been making music as a band since 2002, and this July will be 11 years. Who are you listening to right now? (Josh) Blink 182, Pantera, and The Black Crows (Tracy) Ubik a local Seattle WA. band, Mokshya a band from Flagstaff AZ, and The Color Morale…

Posted on: April 12, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Woochi Demon Slayer DVD Review

  On a good month, we receive about 10 different action / martial arts titles. There are a number of companies that focus on providing these movies for the English market. Many of them are atrocious, but Woochi Demon Slayer is so much better than the average action fare that it is not funny. The key reason for this distinction comes in the quality of the script; the plot will…

Posted on: April 12, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Winslow Left of the Right Direction CD Review

Left of the Right Direction begins Ain’t That A Shame, establishing Winslow as an incredibly taut act. Nothin’s Easy further solidifies the technical ability of the band. Quarter Life showcases the emotional intensity of the band. While the CD has focused on their deft blend of pop and soulful rock, I feel that there is considerable emotional content that will increase the replay value of this album considerably. While listeners…

Posted on: April 11, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Boss Season Two DVD Review

While Game of Throne’s King Joffrey has become shorthand in describing TV villains, Kelsey Grammer’s Mayor Tom Kane – from the Starz series Boss – is arguably just as evil and just as much fun to watch. The mayor’s dementia – diagnosed in the first season – has done little to temper his nastiness. Along with his wife (Connie Nielsen), he still plays puppet master with the state’s politicians from…

Posted on: April 11, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sarah Petrella Interview

Hello! Can you introduce yourselves to NeuFutur readers? Hey Guys! I’m Sarah Petrella. I’m a singer-songwriter from Southern California and I invite you to listen to my music! Music has been apart of my life since I was very very young. Recently this last summer I had the great privilege to work with veteran producer Geza X Gedeon on my latest Ep “Summer”. I recorded here in Los Angeles, with…