Category: Features

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 1

Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell – A True Story of Violence, Corruption, and the Soul of Surfing by Chas Smith (Book)

Former war correspondent and current surf writer Chas Smith is almost daring you not to like his writing. He’s arrogant, smug overly-opinionated, focuses too much on style over substance (how surfers dress and whether or not they’re attractive holds much more weight for Smith than something as obvious as… well, how they surf). But damn, the guy knows how to write a fascinating story.

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Chains of Logic Age of Progress CD Review

Age of Progress is Chains of Logic’s new album, and the 12 cuts on the album provide fans with a considerable amount of genres, styles, and looks into his soul. I Love You creates a dark and emotionally intense atmosphere that is punctuated through the rapid stylistic shifts that occur. As the track continues to gain speed, listeners will begin to pay attention – Chains of Logic is able to…

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Bastards of Fate – Vampires Are Real and Palpable Vinyl Review

Sounding like very few bands around today, on The Bastards of Fate’s sophomore record (Vampires Are Real And Palpable), they offer up a perfect example of how refreshingly creative a group can be if they simply don’t give a fuck about pleasing anyone but themselves. Over the course of just 10 songs, the Roanoke-based band pull apart pop, psychedelic and college rock and then twist and force it into their…

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Earth & The Next Society The 100th Monkey Review

Earth & The Next Society are currently preparing their latest effort, The 100th Monkey. Cheap Hustle has a soulful and funky groove that builds off of eighties rock into something vibrant and current. Confident bass, drums, and vocals elicit comparisons to Hall and Oates and later Eagles, while the bold and front-forward vocals ensure that listeners will be on the edges of their seats.

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Animal Lover – Guilt (Vinyl)

Three dudes and six songs can still add up to a lot of noise. On their latest 12” EP, Guilt, this Minneapolis trio conjure up an aggressive, eclectic mix of atonal music. Whether or not the result is impressive all hinges on how much you can take of the barrage of sounds. I gave up after just two go rounds with the record.

Posted on: June 25, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Gathering of the Juggalos 2014 Free Ticket Giveaway

NeuFutur is giving away two tickets to this year’s Gathering of the Juggalos, which will be held at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio. A variety of different acts are playing including ICP, Yelawolf, Hopsin, Tech N9ne, and Cannibal Corpse. Click on the link below for a shot at the tickets.

Posted on: June 24, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Dyanne Harvey Whiskey & Wine EP Review

Whiskey & Wine is the new EP from Dyanne Harvey, and it contains five new compositions that, taken together, paints a good picture of where Harvey has been and wants to go with her career. The titular track Whiskey & Wine is catchy, with both the instrumental arrangements and Harvey’s vocals tattooing themselves upon listeners’ minds and hearts. The track is destined for radio (and online) rotation and represents a…

Posted on: June 24, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sean McMorris Lo & Behold CD Review

Together has a blend of pop rock and mid-seventies styling; there is a current and contemporary feel to this effort that is provided further depth through the sheer eclecticism of the styles that McMorris has included here. The track Lo & Behold expands upon McMorris’ repertoire with slightly hard rock styling; the track comes forth as a blend of Matchbox 20 and John Maher while still having a bit of…

Posted on: June 24, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Alan Partridge DVD

Despite being wildly popular in the UK, Alan Partridge – the clueless radio host played for decades by British comedian Steve Coogan – still has little more than a small cult following among U.S. audiences. The movie, Alan Partridge, likely won’t broaden the appeal here, but is still a welcome treat for longtime fans.

Posted on: June 23, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Dave Matthews Band – Remember Two Things (Vinyl)

Long before they became catnip for modern hippies and jam band devotees, the Dave Matthews Band was just another group trying to find their niche in an alternative rock music world. Remember Two Things, featuring mainly live tracks, was released on the band’s own label in 1993, when radio stations were liberally defining modern rock as something between Liz Phair and Pearl Jam. It was pretty adventurous then for a…