Category: Features

Posted on: July 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MATTHEW DEAR SHARES “HER FANTASY” VIDEO PREMIERE AT NOISEY

“Her Fantasy,” the highly praised lead single––and dare we say summer anthem––gets a very fitting video treatment. Director Tommy O’Haver’s video for “Her Fantasy” takes us on a journey through bizarre sequences of debauchery and seduction with a hint of humor, as he pays homage to Avant Garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger in a self-described “mash-up”. Also, check out the Australian producer Tornado Wallace’s remix of said single. Beams is available…

Posted on: July 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

C.E.D. Interview

Who are you and how long have you been active? Cedric Streeter aka C.E.D. (Cash Every Denomination) and I am CEO of Kaos Records, LLC. Been in business for roughly 6 years. What or who do you think will be big in the next year? Indie artists will dominate the industry next year, period. What’s your setup? How does a track move from initial thought to finished effort? The…

Posted on: July 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brave (Nintendo DS)

There are few titles that are tied into specific movies that are able to keep players’ attentions for large amounts of time. Brave, released for the Nintendo DS, is a title that would shine no matter whether it was associated with the Disney-Pixar release. The gameplay’s controls are intuitive, while the game itself possesses a care with the graphics that firmly ensconces the title in the Brave world. Players…

Posted on: July 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Alambrista (DVD)

Alambrista is a perfectly rare bit of film that has been given additional life through its inclusion in the Criterion Collection. This Ned Beatty-led film is focused on the plight of the migrant worker. Robert M. Young’s direction is able to convey the utter hopelessness of the situation. The transferring of the narration back and forth between Spanish and English shows the duality of the lives in which these…

Posted on: June 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bullhead (DVD)

Bullhead is a film that possesses an utterly untouchable plot, one in which cattle owner Jacky (Mattias Schoenaerts) ties eirself into the mafia through down and dirty dealings. There is substantial plot progression to be had during Bullhead, as viewers will learn about Jacky’s past and present, while the ramifications for eir future rapidly turn into a noose. Each of the characters that are present in Bullhead have their…

Posted on: June 29, 2012 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom by Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black (Book)

The concept behind America, You Sexy Bitch is a pretty interesting experiment and comes at just the right time with the country more polarized politically than at any time in recent decades. The concept: liberal comedian Michael Ian Black and conservative(ish) Meghan McCain, daughter of long-term senator and one-time presidential candidate John McCain, tour the country in a beat up RV and… those ellipses pretty much show where the concept…

Posted on: June 28, 2012 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Hell on Wheels – The Complete First Season (Entertainment One)

Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Walking Dead may have collected the most coverage over the past few years for AMC, but the upstart Hell on Wheels proves just as worthy of praise. The series is set in 1865 in a tent city sprung up around construction of the first transcontinental Railroad. The first season focuses on the quiet, tough former Confederate soldier who takes a job with the crew…

Posted on: June 28, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rosco Bandana To Release Time To Begin

The Mississippi septet Rosco Bandana are the product of teenage rebellion and its consequences; of lost love, false starts and, above all, lasting friendship. They’re what happens when a group of kids take a chance on a long shot and – against all odds – it pays off. There’s also a Blur cover thrown in for good measure. The group began – spiritually, if not specifically – when principle songwriter…

Posted on: June 27, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLACKIE: Total Freedom Incarnate

Houston’s own king of genre-bending noise, Michael LaCour AKA Blackie is fresh off a 15 city international tour of France and the Netherlands, three blistering shows at Toronto’s legendary NXNE and one massive performance in Montreal (where he was welcomed with open arms after his two raucous shows at Pop Montreal 2011). The New York Times rightfully picked him as one of five Texas artists to watch for at SXSW…

Posted on: June 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Avicii – June 14th, 2012 Concert (Consol Energy Center / Pittsburgh, PA)

We were afraid that we were not going to be able to report on the Avicii show, as a ticket snafu threatened to shut out one of our reviewers. However, the staff at the CONSOL Energy Center bent over backwards to ensure that our needs were taken care of. We were able to get in and experience Avicii’s expansive live set from an absolutely stellar position. The design of the…

Posted on: June 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Women’s Mach 14 Spikeless (Shoe)

Brooks’ Mach 14 are some of the lightest shoes that we have reviewed. They are able to become an extension of one’s foot to allow for a better grip and a faster transition into a full-out run. While one will be shocked at the overall weight of the shoe, I feel that purchasers will be able to cut time off of their personal records. The print on the shoe…

Posted on: June 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Radio Fallout – Vox e Tenebris (CD)

The high amount of energy that begins Vox e Tenebris will immediately draw listeners in, while the band’s alt-rock sound touches upon some of the best acts of the last twenty years. The titular track has a walking bass style that matches the vocals perfectly. The dark/light sound of this interaction opens up nicely to a brash and bold guitar/drum dynamic. The fluid nature of Radio Fallout makes each…

Posted on: June 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Debbie Chou – Lovebug (CD)

Ringing is a track that immediately ties together the inorganic with the human. The electronic sequencing works at a level alongside more traditional piano lines. What unites these two unique elements is Chou’s vocals. This three-minute introduction to Chou will work perfectly on pop, EDM, or indie rock radio stations. I Know A Place has a similar sun-baked feel to Soak Up the Sun. Shame is a very heartfelt track…

Posted on: June 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 (PC Game)

There have been a number of upgrades made to the DotP title. I believe that the inclusion of battles on specific planes have to be one of the biggest of these, as they provide additional lore to the campaign setting. Players will have to go up against Liliana on Innistrad and Jace on Ravnica. The best inclusion to DotP 2013 has to be the presence of the planechase dynamic. Planechaser…

Posted on: June 24, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Justin Bieber “Believe” Deluxe ‘ZinePak Giveaway

We are hosting a Justin Bieber contest on NeuFutur. To enter, comment this or ANY status on the NeuFutur Facebook from now until Friday to enter. Will announce a winner on Saturday. We are giving away one (1) copy of the “Believe” Special Fan Exclusive Deluxe Zinepak. As always, no employees from NeuFutur can win. We require verification of the winner’s identity; the winner must be a subscriber to the…

Posted on: June 24, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Gildas & Jerry “Kitsune Soleil Mix”

It’s summertime! And French label extraordinaire Kitsuné is celebrating the best time of year with a solar mixed CD selected and mixed by Gildas Loaec & Jerry Bouthier out July 2nd. Packed with sun-drenched vibes to die for, Kitsuné Soleil Mix is a musical invitation to relax by the pool with a cocktail in hand and enjoy the moment thanks to an astute selection of hot new tunes curated by…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ANHEDONIST To Embark On West Coast Tour With DEAD CONGREGATION

Seattle’s ANHEDONIST is set to embark on the Descent Into The Sepulchre West Coast Tour with DEAD CONGREGATION and GRAVE MIASMA this July. The band is touring in support of their full-length debut, Netherwards, which is out now on Dark Descent Records, with vinyl treatment coming soon from Parasitic/Nuclear Winter Records. Check out a stream of the song “Estrangement” at BrooklynVegan.com. Featuring over forty minutes of mesmerizing doom sliced up…

Posted on: June 21, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

EndAnd – Adventures of Fi in Space (CD)

Commando is the band’s stand out track and is one that will be garnering significant play as listeners find out about it. Far In Between is a track that ties together bits and pieces of a wide array of musical genres. Hints of Weezer, early emotive rock, and punk all unite during this introductory track. Sprinkle a little bit of Psychedelic Furs on the resultant mixture and one will have…

Posted on: June 20, 2012 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Gene Simmons Family Jewels – Season 6 (A&E)

For years I’ve been calling BS on the use of the term “realty” in this series about Kiss founder Gene Simmons, his longtime companion Shannon Tweed and their two college-aged kids. It was pretty obvious – while their show Family Jewels was/is genuinely entertaining – a lot of the situations in pervious episodes were clearly staged and came off as contrived. That being said they were always pretty innocuous and…

Posted on: June 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Top Secret 100% Whey Protein

There are a number of different protein efforts that are currently available from companies. However, the Top Secret 100% Whey Protein is one of the few that attempts to distance itself from the rest of these products. This is because of the inclusion of AstraGin, a blend that increases the amount of protein that will be absorbed by the body. I feel that the gains that I have made while…