Dhruv Visvanath’s “Wild” gradually opens up like a flower. Dreamy vocals are brought into the mix next, with a style that draws upon the singer-songwriter style of the 1970s with the modern alternative stylings (e.g. Death Cab for Cutie) of the early oughts. With vocal harmonies kicking in nicely at the 2:15 mark, Wild is given a nice boost to its momentum that is further highlighted through the presence of stings…
Dr. Snizz’s “Stand Tall” is a haunting track that blends equal amounts of dance, R&B, and reggae music in a fashion that works equally well on EDM playlists as it would on traditional island charts. The wide breadth of styles that are presented on Stand Tall may seem daunting, but Dr. Snizz’s inimitable style makes sure that the resulting effort is polished and very compelling. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…
Acting Natural’s “Nicole” is a soft piece of alternative / indie rock. Vocals and bass dominate during this single, while the lyrics are tremendously engaging. The jangly sound of the guitars and the splashier drums are reminiscent of mid-1990s indie music, tinged with just a hint of 1960s British pop-rock. What differentiates Acting Natural from the rest of the pack has to be the complex time signatures and orchestral sections…
Liz Kennedy’s “Everyone Knows How It Goes” is a touching effort. The wizened vocals laid down by Liz are given a funky, jazzy, and folksy spin. The arrangements are surprisingly dense, requiring numerous plays before listeners will hear every dynamic imparted upon the recording. The vocal dynamic between Liz and Taj Mahal may be tour favorite part of this single; the ability for them to work together while telling two…
The Hills and the Rivers’ new single “The Fool” is an eclectic effort that deftly ties together indie, singer-songwriting, and folk music in an alluring fashion. Dual vocals provide ample depth to the composition, while the arrangements on The Fool feel as if they are drawing on a much earlier musical tradition. The dynamic between the strings and the vocals pushes each piece to a higher plateau. The track is…
“Zombie” is a touching tribute to the late Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries). What Bad Wolves do here is keep the tremendous emotional content of the original performance while adding a heavier sound and more intense instrumentation. The band is able to make the track their own, with the supersonic vocals laid down providing further depth to the martial-influence drumss and soaring guitar work. A bit of a growl provides a further…
A rapid-fire flow and sparkling production are the duo that will immediately draw listeners in to the latest single from Baby Blue Whoaaaa, Scale. The track builds off of the sound of Three Six Mafia and Twista to make something dark, realistic, and eliciting the style of trap and gangster rap genres. Baby Blue Whoaaaa’s chorus during Scale provides the perfect bit of harmony to keep things popping from beginning to…
Butta B-Rocka’s “The Storm” draws upon a rich r&b tradition that draws equally from Blu Cantrell, Beyonce, and even storied Motown performers like Tina Turner. Butta B-Rocka does double duty with her vocals hee, both laying down a tremendously detailed narrative while contributing mightily to the overall harmonies of the effort. Sweeping synthesizers and touching pianos unite with a booming bass; The Storm’s distinct sound will continue to yield new…
Whooda Thunk’s “Used To” is an effort that shines with Dre-esque backing beats and a darker, almost horrorcore approach taken by the lyrical fare. Together, these two elements unite to make for an audibly distinct effort that will bury itself deep into the psyche of fans. Assertive, acerbic lines stand boldly out from the track and draw listeners’ attentions, while the effort itself benefits from a piano line that binds…
Arisen From Nothing’s “Better Off Dead” is a high-energy track that builds upon the style of bands like Hatebreed and Avenged Sevenfold. Hard, chugging guitars, deliberate drum beats, and screamed-out vocals make for an effort that will tattoo itself deeply into the hearts and minds of listeners. The chorus keeps the same intense focus but allows listeners to easily sing along. Arisen From Nothing are able to refresh the heavy,…
East London’s Nicola Thoms, comes out on the scene with her new single, “Beautiful Mind” and it’s a beautiful song indeed. And she’s no new comer. As a musician she’s been around since the age of 16 but still young. She attended the Brit School of Performing Arts to study music and this is when she really began to develop her love of writing. Since graduating from the Brit School,…
We had a few brief moments to sit down with Nipun Nair (NOOP) a few months back and had wanted to provide our readers at NeuFutur with a bit of additional information about the performer. Wearing a composer hat alongside the aforementioned turn as live musician, it becomes clear that all things music flow through Nipun’s body. The next thing that becomes readily apparent is that the amount of influences…
At this point you can mark the change of the seasons by the release schedule at Legacy Recordings. In what seems like a quarterly initiative, the label is doing its duty to keep Elvis Presley’s legacy alive by re-releasing his work on vinyl. And that’s certainly not a complaint because each new offering has been impressive in both the additional material that’s been added and the beautiful gate-fold layouts. SargeantJohn…
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Nefertiitii’s “Motives” (featuring Ron Dreamz) is a rap track that builds upon the gangster rap of the late nineties and early 2000s. Nefertiitii is able tyo spit hot fire on this single, punching well above her weight class, punctuating the backing beat in a fashion that each bar tattoos itself deep into listeners’ minds. The inclusion of Ron Dreamz into the mix further varies this track and increases Motives’ replay…
Brian Hutson should give up his day job as soon as he can. Hutson went to work on Wall Street after earning a business degree from college and continued to chase his dreams in his spare time, but it’s apparent that his real talent lies with music and its ability to affect people’s lives multiple times a day for many, many years. His latest single “Anything Can Happen” practically throbs…
Shane Palko’s “Sunrise In Bangkok” is a timeless effort that is reverent of performers like Ben Harper and Elliott Smith. Numerous twists and turns dot the track, as Palko is able to whip in hints of blues, 1990s alternative, and the punctuality of modern jazz into an easy-going (with a tinge of melancholy) indie rock style. Over the course of 4 minutes, Palko is able to take listeners on a…
Brandon Bonine’s “Only With You” is a touching statement that needs little more than Bonine’s vocals and a hint of guitar. The sweet, soulful sound that Brandon weaves through Only With You brings in hints of the Goo Goo Dolls and John Mayer alongside pieces of the Counting Crows. The backing instrumentation on Only With You is surprisingly deep, with an intricate bass line and intense guitar line that leads…
SONI withanEYE’s “REBEL” is a strong, authoritative pop track that brings in a sizzling guitar line and a booming drum beat. With such a diverse array of sounds, SONI withanEYE is immediately able to draw some attention to the song. The vocals build off of the tradition of performers like Erykah Badu, Fergie, and Gwen Stefani. REBEL is a song that stands alone when compared to other tracks currently kicking around…
On repeated listens you can hear everyone from The Pixies to The Black Keys on the debut from Seattle-based trio Naked Giants. And despite the slew of bands who have name checked those groups over the years, there is a genuine connection on the part of Naked Giants. While it’s not particularly hard to simply ape another band’s sound, on “Sluff,” these guys seem to have internalized the endearing, shambolic…