Matt Allen has just released his Last Time EP, a four-track extended play that showcases tremendous depth in a small smattering of singles. Get To Know Me is a soulful track that showcases Allen’s tremendous vocal ability, all while there is a robust R&B production that benefits from a thick bass line and soulful keys. Ride The Moment begins with an inviting clap track that ties together soul and gospel styles into…
With the recent passing of Leon Russell and Merle Haggard, it seems like we’re in danger of losing a precious sub-genre of music. Both, along with a handful of others like Willie Nelson (still around, thankfully!) and Waylon Jennings, played a skillful brand of bullshit-free country music that added in the swamp sound of Mussel Shoals and a “no fucks left to give” Outlaw vibe. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
It’s been 14 years since Gene Loves Jezebel last put out a record, but by the third track on their latest effort, the fantastically maudlin “How Do You Say Goodbye (To Someone You Love),” the band proves they are still relevant. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Collegians Interview Today, we are speaking with Melbourne’s Collegians. Can you give us a little background information about yourselves? How did you get into music? Glenn: Hi yeah well, I got into music from an early age, actually inspired by my cousins grunge bands of all things, Started singing for the Victorian Choir, playing the arts Centre in Melbourne as one of my first gigs, which was extremely daunting, leaving…
Ali B’s Kiss Me Goodbye looks back to the early 1990s dance scene for inspiration. A minimalist production, up front and center vocals, and a decently quick tempo make this into a fun club track. Ali B’s vocals shine the brightest on this single. We were excited to hear how different her latest single Strangers In Love sounds from her previous single. This effort builds off of the style of…
Mark Newman’s “When I Aim My Gun” starts with an intricate guitar/drum dynamic that sets the stage for the rest of what occurs on the single. The narrative quality of Newman on this single is similar to Ted Nugent’s Fred Bear or The Scorpions’ Wind of Change. The track blends together rock, country, and alternative (e.g. Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind) styles. A full and fleshed-out production present on…
The Frankel Sisters’ Don’t Judge Me is a distinctive EDM / pop track that immediately draws listeners in with a catchy vocal style and assertive synthesizers. Don’t Judge Me pulls from a rich dance tradition that stretches from disco all the way to current EDM approaches. The perfectly-placed percussion imbues this single with an infectious sound; just try to stay off the dance floor when Don’t Judge Me is playing.…
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Sleeping Babys are a five piece indie rock group hailing from Sidney, Australia. Their track “Resistor” has really caught our attention here at NeuFutur. The track features a powerful social message that reminds listeners that by hurting others “you only hurt yourself”. The lyrics ask the listeners to “resist” the idea that you can gain something by saying hateful things to others. I think this is personally one of the…
Canadians, the longtime punching bags of their neighbors to the south, are clearly having the last laugh. While we elected quite possibly the dumbest egotist in the world, they had to put in place a hunky, rational leader, who’s pretty much the polar opposite of Trump; Our Justice Department is weighing shutting down medicinal weed, while they went ahead and legalized pot. We could at least lord our punk bands…
Janet Gardner (formerly of Vixen)’s “Rat Hole” blends together hard rock, hair metal, and industrial into a ferocious, intense (and heavy) sound. Gardner’s growl straddles the line between metal growl and Amy Lee-like melody here. The breakdown at the 2:45 mark is delicious; having a slinky bass line laid down as the distinct elements (drums, vocals, and guitar) enter back into the mix is precisely the way to keep listeners…
The Edge Of Reason’s “Is She Worth It” a hard rock track that skillfully blends together metalcore, emocore, and Tool-like progressive metal in a fashion that is not only cohesive, but showcases exactly how unique The Edge of Reason are. Powerful vocals, intense arrangements, and a punchiness that will get right in listeners’ faces are commonplace in Is She Worth It. Of particular note during this single has to be…
Mello Talk’s “Head Games” is a laidback sort of electronic pop. The mid-tempo beat upon which the vocals are draped over represents a stable and emphatic nudge towards the dance floor. There is a bit of world weariness to these vocals; listeners will be able to feel the same sort of tension that is discussed in the lyrics. It is this heightened emotional quality that makes Head Games into a…
Stuart Wilson’s Real Come Back Story hits on all cylinders. The track’s brassy horns, sexy vocals, and sizzling guitar work is a direct homage to the rhythm and blues of the early 1970s. The importance of the bass line, the dominance of the instrumentation, and the narrative quality of Wilson during this track further hammer home this comparison; this is the type of song that is all too short at…
Felly’s “Wide Angle” is a bass-heavy rap track that takes up the standards of R&B, reggae, and trap music to make a single that is distinct from the other singles out now. Felly’s flow is half rap, half R&B, while the bars laid down by Konshens provide a nice boost to the single’s momentum. Konshens’s patois sends Wide Angle into a much different style; the rapid-fire flow works nicely with the…
Parker Polhill’s “Wasted” is a soulful composition in the vein of performers like Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber. The sexy, sultry sound of Parker’s vocals work well with the EDM-infused instrumentation which takes hints from Avicii. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years…
Jim Allchin’s “You Might Be Wrong” is a soulful effort that builds off of the blues-rock and jazz styling. A sizzling horn and charismatic set of vocals are coupled with immaculate guitars. Each of the elements contribute to make a full-sounding and bouncy track in You Might Be Wrong; Allchin’s output spans the last forty years of music. For fans of Randy Newman, Big Brother and the Holding Company and Canned…
NYA’s “Let Go” ties together pop, R&B, and EDM is a touching and introspective track. A powerful beat is threaded through Let GO, while NYA’s vocals are tremendously effecting from the first note until the final utterance on the single. The rising and falling action of this single will keep listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. I feel that Let Go is distinct enough for fans to take…
The Howlin’ Souls – “Free & Young” link together 1960s and 1970s rock (Detroit rock, psychedelic, and surf) into a slinky, soulful sound that is reminiscent of early The Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop. Strong guitar work here bolsters the grittier vocals; bits of a blues and honky tonk approach can be discerned here. Fans of Alice Cooper will find something that they can appreciate with The Howlin’ Souls; this…
Zander Bleck’s “Alive” is an epic track. Bleck’s vocals resound loudly over an emotionally intense track that brings in hints of goth and Joshua Tree-era U2. With a harmony that is hard to top, Alive is truly timeless. The careful instrumentation that comprises the backbone of the track stands up to repeat plays. The dynamic between guitar/drum and guitar/vocals are stunning; chiaroscuro (dark/light) is used to great effect here. We…