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. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…
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. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
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. SargeantJohn…
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. 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 of…
Slow Burn is the first effort on Inward of Eden’s latest album, Mind Control. The band is able to strike immediately with taut instrumentation in a similar vein of The White Stripes and Wolfmother, with a good hint of the sludgy heavy metal of Deliverance-era Corrosion of Conformity that shines through. The titular effort on Mind Control is a high-energy effort that inserts hints of punk (Ixnay on the Hombre-era The…
Jay Clark Band’s Cocked & Loaded begins with Get Wild,a powerful track that soars on the backs of intense drums, passionate vocals, and a hard rock sound that mixes and matches the strongest elements of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and more contemporary approaches. Hell or High Water takes up the standards of Every Mother’s Nightmare and Warrant, with taut instrumentation and a gritty, weathered set of vocals that fit right in…
Tempe-based rockers the Gin Blossoms didn’t have a long run with their initial go round – just three albums before breaking up in 1997 – but man, two of those records are now rightly considered classics. UMe is finally putting out 1992’s “New Miserable Experience” and 1996’s “Congratulations, I’m Sorry” out on limited edition colored vinyl just in time for the 25th anniversary of the former. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
In a stroke of genius, Pink Floyd Records has dug deep in the archives to pull out rare and oftentimes unreleased music and videos for this stunning Box Set. There are several of these sets that have just been released (including a massive 38 disc set) that chronicle the unpolished moments of one of the most enigmatic art bands to ever step into a recording studio. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Simona E Milano is one of those powerful tracks that will speak to listeners no matter which languages in which they are familiar. Corrao’s vocals during this single are powerful, touching,m and emotive. The guitar that is threaded through Simona E Milano are the backbone for the track, but the overarching sound of the track is created when the drums are added into the mix. The track does a tremendous job…
Jonathan Di Renzo’s Getting Nowhere begins with Desire, a high-energy track that blends together equal amounts of 1970s Detroit rock, mid-nineties alt rock, and a bit of grunge and punk. The supersonic vocals that are laid down during this introductory track are bolstered further by proficient drums and guitar, giving the track an epic sound that will resound loudly after the album ceases to play. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…
Carl Borden’s Breathe begins I Lift My Hands. This track blends together bold synth line that set the stage for the approaches and environment to follow. The four and a half minutes of this introductory song will keep listeners on the edges of their seats; Borden’s ability to create such a coherent introductory statement is unparalleled. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
Steve Loza’s All Is One begins with Takeoff to Tokyo, a jazz-infused track that blends together the jazz style of the 1930s with an on-point instrumentation and a narrative that is as rich and varied as any lengthy lyrical composition. 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…
Quantum Split’s America is a track that refreshes the hair metal of the late 1980s and early 1990s with the post-grunge sound of a Seven Mary Three. The vocals are wholly unique; they stand out boldly from the jangly guitars and shuffling, on-point drums. The dynamic between the vocals and the drums is something to behold, as the track is pushed to an entirely higher plateau. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…