Bianca Ingram’s “What I Want” begins with a deep, bassy beat that will immediately draw listeners in. The percussion that is added into the mix works well with Bianca’s vocals. There is a decidedly nineties flair to this dance track.
Sam Levin begins Frame of Mind with Everything’s Okay. The track is a blending of alt rock with a twinkling electronic sound that comes forth as tremendously reverent of 1990s and oughts styles, all while having a current and vibrant sound.
Dj SirTaj creates a track in All Day that calls back to the mid-oughts Atlanta sound of Gorilla Zoe and Young Jeezy. The presence of other rappers keeps this track fresh; each performer adds their own unique sound to the mix. The production of All Day is lively but allows the flows to shine front and center. Hints of T-Pain and Rick Ross can be heard here, while there is…
Frank Shiner’s “Rainy Night In Georgia” is a soulful, funk-infused track that showcases Shiner’s tremendous vocal range. The bass/drum dynamic acts as the backdrop for the single, while the combined instrumentation and vocal sides make for a track that sticks with listeners long after the cut ceases to play. There is a timeless tenor to Shiner’s vocals that will please fans of all era. The smart instrumentation during Rainy Night…
Laugh Til I Cry is a twinkling track that refreshes the album oriented rock of the 1970s. Listeners will be sailing away on the soft vocals and the taut instrumentation; Tipsy in Chelsea are able to immediately imprint a unique sound onto listeners’ minds. You Are The Sun has a bit quicker of a tempo, but it is the instrumentation that immediately strikes listeners. The pianos, drums, and guitars combine to…
Kevin Tiah’s Fight For You is a passionate track that needs little more than a set of vocals and piano to make its statement. The dynamic between the instrumentation and Kevin’s vocals makes for a timeless track that works well.
On Thrill of the Kill, Gabriel and the Apocalypse create a hard-hitting blend of metal, industrial, and hard rock. The chunky, intense sound of the single will simultaneously get people on the dance floor while attacking them. There are good nods hear to Resurrection-era Fear Factory, Kittie, and Arch Enemy.
Gilbert Engle makes some of the most difficult and dense music that we’ve ever reviewed at NeuFutur. Engle’s hook is that he creates a number of different recordings, all in different styles. On 2017 Modern Blue Grass, there is a deconstructed take on the bluegrass style. bg8 has a number of distinct elements that are combined to make a modern take on bluegrass; one can hear synths, banjo, and percussive elements…
Northbound 29 is the first track from Randy Steele’s new album, Songs From The Suck. It is a traditional bluegrass track that has a rich, inviting sound; listeners will immediately be focused in to the songs that are to follow this powerful opening. Listeners will immediately be able to hear hints of Alabama and Flatt & Scruggs here, but Steele’s hook here is how well he inserts his own unique sound.…
Blue Honey is a duet comprised of Troy Brooks and Kassie Jordan; on these tracks, fans will be given a peek into an act that has a tremendous amount of potential. Hurts Just The Same succeeds due to passionate vocals and an instrumentation that immediately draws listeners in to the effort. There are significant nods to country, alternative rock, and pop in a fashion that makes Blue Honey an easy…
1ofUs’ Paradise is a powerful, timeless pop track that uses sweeping strings and a wide vocal range to make something which will stick with listeners long after the song ceases to play. The dynamic between sdlow and fast, vocals and instrumental is delectable, with the resulting effort seemingly destined for pop radio rotation.
Error37 creates a furious type of emotive metalcore in the vein of Brokencyde and Boys Night Out. XxCactaurXCorexX bounces back and forth between intense and intricate breakdowns and angelic harmonies; the two distinct sides are melded together to create something that will have listeners out in the pit before the two-minute mark. Of particular note during XxCactaurXCorexX has to be the punctual drums, the progressive metal-esque synth sequences, and the two…
Defend The Rhino’s Behind Closed Curtains is the introductory track from Canadian act Defend The Rhino. Coming out of the mind of Nathaniel Sutton, Behind Closed Curtains is a powerfully emotive effort. The usage of atmospheric compositions and classically-inspired arrangements creates a past/present dichotomy. While the track ceases before the four-minute mark, Behind Closed Curtains has an engrossing sound. The gentle rising and falling of this effort keeps listeners on…
Lio Nicol creates a track in her new single They Sent You Back Down that effortlessly ties together pop, alternative, and indie rock into a hard-hitting track. Lio’s vocals will tattoo themselves deep into the minds and hearts of listeners, while the production allows the instrumental and vocal sides the opportunity to shine alone as well as further contributing to the intense sound that issues forth. There are so many…
Two Cities One World begin their Let the Whole World Disappear with I See the Sun. This introductory effort has a warm and emotive sound and taut instrumentation that skillfully blends together alternative rock and pop. The unique sound that immediately issues forth during this track will make fans of anyone fortunate enough to listen in, while the production of this single is professional enough to allow each constituent element…
Hite is the debut of a new band for Georgia native Julia Easterlin and it’s just as intriguing as her earlier efforts (most notable from her work with guitarist Vieux Farka Toure). This new project is a step away from her loop-heavy previous work. This collection finds her powerful voice floating above a quiet trance-like soundtrack for a strikingly powerful affect.
Brooklyn Queen’s “Keke Taught Me” is a drill-infused single that will undoubtedly garner radio rotation play due to an impressive beat and a fun flow by Brooklyn Queen. The dynamic between the production and the vocals ensures that listeners will be firmly on the edges of their seats until the final note of this single. The track draws influence from New Orleans, Atlanta, and New York; we can see this…
Carolyn Marie’s “Wanna Be Cool” is a funky, soulful pop track that stands in bold opposition to much of the fare that is on the top of the charts. I think this is the reason why Wanna Be Cool is such a hit; it is a track that draws deeply on the 1990s while having enough in the way of hooks to keep current fans engrossed. The production during Wanna…
The dance remix of AV Super Sunshine’s “I Am Alien” is tremendously fun. The track is able to call back to the halcyon days of 1990s electronic, while the insistent beat of I Am Alien will keep listeners up and active. The narrative quality of this production means that fans will be as engrossed by the dynamic between instruments even before the vocals kick in 90 seconds or so in.
The traditional sound of Western Sky means that the song could easily be on a classic hits station and hang perfect with The Carpenters or Carole King. The instrumentation contributes greatly to this overall sound.