On Only U, Sydney’s own JDR are able to create an approachable and unique take on EDM / electronic music. The track is able to build off of the work of musicians like Major Lazer and Deorro. A R&B-infused set of vocals link together performers as diverse as Ne-Yo and Chris Brown. The island sounds presented during Only U keep things bouncy and fresh through these increasingly-cooling late fall and…
On You Are the Reason for Everything, Jonathan Townes is able to tell a tremendous story. The effort is something that listeners will have to strap a pair of headphones on to get the song’s full effect, as there are so many things going on during any second of the single that one’s full attention is needed. The different sounds, approaches, and movements that occcur over this song’s run time make for…
M-city SOLO’s latest single Still Think About You is a slinky blending of rap with R&B that is able to impress fans with the rapper’s heady word flow and intense arrangement. The backing beat will stand up to repeat plays as it shifts and changes throughout, while the raw passion that is exerted by M-city SOLO during this song is something that anyone that’s been through the loving and losing process…
Conceptz, a duo, comes forth from New York and has just released a new single, Grind Mode. The track builds off of the rap scene from the 1990s. This means that there are hints of Nas, Black Sheep, and Raekwon all heard here. A throwback backing beat is the glue that holds the effort together. With a punchy vocal flow, Conceptz is a performer that can come forth with something…
Fans of the reclusive singer songwriter are finding delight in David Arn’s latest music video, “Not Amused”. Released on the U.S. Election Day, the video, produced by William Murray and Alice Teeple, is filmed in New York City and shows a sharp contrast between the world of Trump Tower and the under belly of the city. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
Welcome to the World is the first track on UniversalDice’s new album birth, love, hate, death, providing fans with a straightforward rock style that builds off of performers like R.E.M., The Cars, and The Minutemen. The eclectic sound of this introductory effort showcases a trend that will continue throughout the entirety of the album. A lush production allows each element – the guitars, drums, bass, and vocals – equal time…
Much like Ray and Dave Davies before them, the Gallagher Brothers have nearly let their rivalry and constant sniping at each other almost entirely overshadow their talent. But as Liam Gallagher shows with his first proper solo effort, “As You Were,” when he’s focused on the music, he is one of the best pop singers going nowadays. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
In 2017 it’s difficult to believe any band that says their last tour is their last tour. Thanks to a list that includes musicians like Kiss, The Who, Nine Inch Nails, Judas Priest, um Ozzy Osbourne, you can’t help but roll your eyes when “farewell” is tacked onto the band’s tour t-shirt. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Ditz’s new single Don’t Cry Wolf is a powerful EDM track in the vein of Avicii and David Guetta. The assertive beat and smart synth-heavy arrangements will get listeners on the dance floor, while the contributions by Andy Court add a human component to the single. Together, these elements that listeners will be caught up in the unique but familiar sound crafted here by Ditz. The human and computer dynamic…
Donna Zed is the rare example of a performer that can tell a full, deep, and detailed story over the course of an extended play (EP). Listeners will be given a very passionate and impactful performance during the release’s first single, High on Desire. Little is needed on this introductory effort than a piano and Zed’s inimitable set of vocals. Donna’s performance during the EP’s first statement is impressive. The…
Open Up To Me is the first track on Dizzy Box Nine’s new album, Electric Illusion. The track is fun in that it blends together a number of distinct 1990s styles. Fans can hear hints of pop-punk (early Blink-182), a bit of jam band (Rusted Root, Dave Matthews), and even a hint of reggae before the track concludes. We’re a big fan of the very human component that comes forth during this…
Kemikal Storm’s Spiritual Rebirth is a track that skillfully blends together EDM, ambient, and new age music in a fashion that will draw in a wide swath of listeners. The ability of Spiritual Rebirth to tell a story through each distinct section is unparalleled in instrumental minutes. Each disparate element in Spiritual Rebirth is bold enough to stand on its own while contributing mightily to a unique sound. Kemikal Storm…
Australia’s long running band The Church have had an envious career. Together since 1980, they’ve consistently managed to turn out one great record after the next and tour consistently without breaking up or even taking the expected decades-long hiatus like many of their contemporaries. There has been speculation over the years that singer/bassist Steve Kilbey would leave the band, but ultimately it was longtime guitarist Marty Willson-Piper who ended up…
The Tempe-based roots rockers Pistoleros are hardly a household name. But, damn, they sure deserve to be. With only a handful of studio albums to their name, the five piece is celebrating a reinvigorated line up and their 25th anniversary with the stand out “Silver,” easily the best in their five-LP canon. Throughout the years, members of the Gin Blossoms and other local bands have joined and left the ranks, but…
Even among musicians, Paul H.R. Hudson is certainly interesting guy. As leader of the seminal D.C. punk band Bad Brains, his primitive vocal style has influenced hundreds and just as it seemed the band was finally taking off, he left the group. He flirted with religion and switched his focus to Reggae when the world was finally coming around to his take on hardcore. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Today, we are speaking with Toronto performer Palm Baker. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? Yeah, uh, I guess a bit about me – I’m a singer, songwriter, producer, & DJ working out of Toronto. I was born in Mississauga, but grew up in Brampton. No one outside of the GTA knows/cares that Brampton exists though, & if they do…
Sonic Cartel’s new EP begins with Fires, a track that blends together punk with alternative rock with a high enough momentum to keep listeners involved in the next three tracks. Point of View blends together angular rock and emphatic drums to tattoo the song’s melody deep into the minds and hearts of fans.Consumed changes up the band’s style to adopt more of a reggae / Porno for Pyros style. It…
I, Useless’ Out of this is an interesting and unique track that ties together electronic and alternative styles into a slinky, dreamy effort. The distinct sides to the track – the more ethereal vocals and the chunky bass lines – are lashed together by an on-point percussion. The resulting automata is something that has a tremendously deep instrumentation and an impactful emotionality. Fans of Owl City and the Flobots will…
Jesse Eplan’s Earthquake is a track that blends together a T-Pain style of rap with hints of Riff Raff and Wiz Khalifa. A trap beat provides proper highlighting for Eplan, while the feature by Inf The God keeps things popping until the single’s last note. The hookiness of Earthquake’s chorus will burrow its way deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. By refreshing the late-oughts rap style with a…
GV “Tunnelz” has hints of Freddie Gibbz, Tyler the Creator and Tech N9ne. Dark subject material and a tremendous ability with the spoken word ensures that listeners will be focused in to any utterance from GV. The rapid-fire flow of Tunnelz works nicely alongside the industrial, cityscape-like backing beat. GV is the rare example of a rapper that can do more than just tell a story – he adds considerably…