Category: Features

Posted on: March 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fish Tank (Blu-Ray)

Fish Tank is a film that is interesting on a number of levels. First off, the plot – dealing with dancing as a way to get away from the trials and tribulations of life – provides something that viewers of all stripes can appreciate and understand. Second off, the music choices here (including “Your House” by Steel Pulse, “Juice” by Eric B and Rakim, and “Original Nuttah” by Shy FX)…

Posted on: March 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dreamcast Collection (Xbox 360)

It seems like the Dreamcast was perhaps the most unlucky game console. The graphical quality, game play, and library far outstripped the other consoles that it competed with, while controller design and game-save abilities were similarly strong. Sega removed themselves from creating consoles soon after that, but they were able to provide a number of strong ports to the Xbox 360 with their Dreamcast Collection. For those players that were…

Posted on: March 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine and Darkest Hour CD Giveaway

The team over at eOne Metal have graciously provided 3 copies of the new Darkest Hour album, “The Human Romance”. We are giving away these copies to three randomly-chosen entrants. Look beyond the jump for more information about this album and the latest news about the band.

Posted on: March 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SF’s The Tunnel release 2nd CD of dark, art-damage

Fathoms Deep is the second album from San Francisco trio The Tunnel. The album was recorded at Studio SQ in San Francisco, produced by the group and engineered by Chris Crawford (drummer for French Miami, the Downer Party) and is being by the Glorious Alchemial Co. label Fathoms Deep was hammered out in various San Francisco dives and warehouses, but it draws its lifeblood from the darkness of the surrounding,…

Posted on: March 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine and Mitchel Musso Giveaway

The team over at ThinkTank Marketing have graciously provided 3 copies of the new Mitchel Musso album, “Brainstorm”. We are giving away these copies to three randomly-chosen entrants. How do you enter? All we ask is that you email NeuFutur directly (our email is found in the contact section) or comment this post. This contest ends on March 21th, so enter quickly. Look beyond the jump for more information about…

Posted on: March 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Last Call w/Carson Daly TONIGHT

Having just recently played their 1000th show to a sold out Brixton Academy in the UK, this unique footage captures the trio blast through an enormous set, in a tiny, intimate setting. Tune in for “Conscience Killer” off their latest LP, Beat The Devil’s Tattoo, as well as a portion of the epic “Half State.” TONIGHT on NBC 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m. Central following Jimmy

Posted on: March 1, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Modern Day Moonshine Crashes Americana Radio Charts

Released at the end of November 2010, Modern Day Moonshine’s latest full-length record, Refuge, made an immediate impact on Americana radio charts, finding itself nestled among the likes of genre stalwarts The Black Crowes, Ray LaMontagne, and Robert Plant. Not only did the first single “Don’t Waste” begin appearing on the playlists of many stations world-wide, but the track also appeared on the tops of many of those stations’ charts,…

Posted on: February 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Last Act – Still Standing (CD)

The Last Act is a bluesy, metal-based act that immediately assaults listeners with their own blend of Metallica, Motorhead, and Dimmu Borgir. While absolutely brutal in its execution, “Still Standing” is a track that will have listeners singing along after their first listen. With a head full of steam, The Last Act continues to kick ass with their “No Chance…Again”. Despite blazing through the track with a grim grittiness, this…

Posted on: February 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Wolfe Gang – Read the Fine Print (CD)

“Read the Fine Print” begins with an absolutely smooth bit of funk, blues, and jazz that will ease listeners into the unique sound presented them by the Wolfe Gang. With an absolutely lush production, the Wolfe Gang have a tremendous amount of momentum going into “Everyone”. “Everyone” changes things up considerably, with a bit of punchy percussion that allows for a sultry, almost Tom Waits meets John Morrison type of…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine and Matisyahu Giveaway

The team over at ‘Stache Media have graciously provided 3 sets (CD and DVD) of the new live Matisyahu album, “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II”. We are giving away these copies to three randomly-chosen entrants. How do you enter? All we ask is that you email NeuFutur directly (our email is found in the contact section) or comment this post. This contest ends on March 14th, so enter quickly. Look…

Posted on: February 24, 2011 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Intimates by Ralph Sassone (Book)

Though it takes nearly half the book to draw out complete sketches of the main characters, in The Intimates, first time novelist Ralph Sassone has created two of the most compelling characters in years.

Posted on: February 24, 2011 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

Pixelmator Review (Mac)

Making my rounds in the Mac AppStore, I decided I should check out the newest release of Pixelmator. For those of you who have never heard of Pixelmator, it’s a Photoshop alternative made just for the Mac. I’ve done my best to play with it over the past two weeks, and found it to be quite useful. Adobe Photoshop may rule as king now, but watch out for Pixelmator to…

Posted on: February 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Darling Buds of May (DVD Set)

Catherine Zeta-Jones has been a famous actress for a few decades now, but few viewers will be familiar with eir TV work in The Darling Buds of May. This massive, seventeen-hour show will provide a tremendous amount of material for viewers to chew on. The show originally hit British airwaves in 1991, comprising three series on ITV. The Darling Buds of May’s episodes are based in a large part on…

Posted on: February 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Disney Pearl Jazzseries: Volume 1 (CD)

The range of different styles broached during this disc is simply fantastic, and is even more impressive given the fact that all of the artists here subscribe to some sort of jazz music. The album begins with Roy Hargrove’s take on “Ev’rybody Wants To Be a Cat”; pulling deep from the Disney archives, I content that Hargrove is even able to reclaim the track for eirself to those that are…

Posted on: February 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Telepath – Crush (CD)

World music is such a cop out in terms of the musical styles and approaches contained within. If the music cannot be easily categorized into a major genre tag, such as rock, dance, or pop, it usually has a “World Music” label stamped on it. Telepath is Michael Christie, and despite being located in the United States, the fifteen compositions that compose this album showcase a truly world-wide mindset. To…

Posted on: February 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Invader Zim: Operation Doom (DVD)

We still watch the heck out of the Invader Zim collections that were released last year. So, when we heard that there was a new Invader Zim collection to be released, we were rightfully excited for the prospect. This three-hour compilation is value priced (online preorder prices are pegged at about $13) and contains a number of episodes that were voted on as the best of the show’s run.

Posted on: February 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Beyblade Metal Fusion: Volume 3 (DVD)

This latest DVD from Vivendi captures 7 episodes from the first season of Beyblade Metal Fusion (episodes 15-21), and gives viewers the opportunity to begin to catch up to where the current story line is at. Volume 3 contains those episodes that were originally aired on American shores from the middle of August all the way out to the beginning of September. This represents a quick turnaround from original English…

Posted on: February 21, 2011 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

Neuroshima Hex (iPad)

It wasn’t all that long ago that I was nudged by my significant other to get a code for this board game Neuroshima Hex. I had never heard of it, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I got the game, loaded it up on my iPad, and set down to learn the rules. Side note: this game is a universal binary, so you can load it up on your…