Christina Rubino’s “Godspeed and Guns” a powerful rock track. Rubino is able to link together Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell. The backing instrumentation does well in creating a framework upon which Rubino’s vocals can shine. A bit of Mexican influence can be heard in the horns and maraca inclusions that come into view at points. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine,…
Carolyn Marie’s Shelter Me is a pop/EDM track that from its onset will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds of fans. The backing instrumentation ebbs and flows into something intense. Synths and an authoritative beat make this single ready for large amounts of radio rotation. 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…
In the 11-year span of their first run, Australia’s Crowded House could simply do no wrong, churning out one brilliant album after the next at a rate of just about an album every other year until their split in 1996. The band has since reunited two times – between 2006 – 2011 and again in 2016 – but it’s hard to find a period as creatively solid as their first…
AV Super Sunshine’s “Star Man” is a contemplative progressive rock track that ties together Jethro Tull and Donovan with hints of Nirvana’s Lake of Fire (Meat Puppets) cover. Bold vocals work alongside a ropy and intricate bass line and enough atmosphere to provide a solid highlight to the narrative laid out. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
Kenney Polson crafts some lovely smooth jazz sounds during his latest single, Babydoll. Without a word, Polson is able to weave an incredibly rich story with his saxophone. The intricate sax solo that punctuates the second half of Babydoll showcases tremendous skill as well as smarts – this is a momentary shift that provides that oomph to keep Babydoll strong until the end. The production of the single adds to…
May Fall create a single in Same Code that ties together Chromeo, Cassius, and Daft Punk into a soulful, electronic-tinged effort. A robust instrumentation provides highlighting to the track while eliciting comparisons to Taco and Falco. 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…
Liberate Your Mind, the latest effort from FREE.D, revitalizes the drum and bass sound of the mid-1990s with hints of world music and techno. An infectious beat is weaved throughout the track, while numerous samples provide further variety to the 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…
Too Far to Let Go is a hopeful pop song that is infused with a healthy dollop of EDM. Jackson and Brandon Michael make a retro-sounding (e.g. Pet Shop Boys, Soul Asylum) track with current sensibilities. There is tremendous care taken to have the vocals contribute to the overall harmony of Too Far To Let Go, imbuing the song with an honest and approachable sound. With a number of tempo shifts,…
Dos Floris’ “Water” is a track that skillfully ties together new age and indie-rock styles into an interesting track. The vocals are used to great effect here, telling a story as well as adding considerably to the overall arrangements of the single. The piano and vocals work off one another, giving and taking as they permanently imprint themselves upon listeners. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
April Martin begins her latest album In the Blink of a Life with One Breath, a song which builds off of the rich musical tradition of the 1960s and 1970s. Martin’s vocals are influenced by Joni Mitchell and Karen Carpenter during this first track, while the instrumentation is low-key enough to allow Martin to shine. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…
Little Shove is the introductory effort on Steve Hussey and Jake Eddy’s The Miller Girl. The folksy, singer-songwriter style of the track is tremendously inviting. There is a narrative weaved through this introductory track that will have fans firmly planted on the edges of their seats. A smart instrumentation is on-point to both bolster the vocals while crafting its own story. A style built off of bluegrass dominates in the latter…
Building upon the framework of artists like Jeremih and The Weeknd, Jesse Eplan is able to create a catchy single in Dreams. The dual duty of the vocals (creating a narrative, adding to the overall harmony of the single) indicates that Eplan can hang with R&B and pop royalty. A twinkling instrumentation that plays at the periphery of Dreams keeps things interesting from the opening note to the final lyric. The…
Voices of Extreme create a powerful, orchestral sort of metal that is tremendously reverent to the heavy metal of the eighties and nineties while coming forth with a clarity and focused sound that works well in current circles. 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…
Shadow Pearson & The City Song Players have released a new single, Finger On The Pulse, to commemorate those that lost their live in the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The two-part vocals work well in tandem or as counters for one-another. 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.…
The acoustic version of K-Syran’s Hello is richly emotive and draws on a rich rock traditional to cross genre boundaries. The dual duty of the vocals – telling a story and adding further depth to the instrumentation – tie together this effort like no other. 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,…
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UK-based group Cowtown, along with having a truly great band name, have a jerky, frenetic sound that is equal parts Talking Heads and Oingo Boingo with just enough pop hooks to recall a band like the Knack. Their latest, “Paranormal Romance,” takes the sound that’s been hinted at in earlier records to chaotically perfect new heights. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
The sound created by Mayve during the opening strains of their new EP, Motion, is influenced by the new wave of the 1980s. Hints of Tears For Fears and The Psychedelic Furs are weaved through You. You is an airy and dreamy sort of alterna-pop; sequenced drums, richly emotive guitars, and a wispy set of vocals make this introductory effort tremendously compelling, a reason why fans should continue to focus…
Rush has always been a polarizing band: you either hate ‘em or you love ‘em (and I’m talking fanatical love here). Nowhere is that more apparent than on this documentary about the legendary Canadian band and their fans. Filmed in 2015 when the band was in the middle of their 40th anniversary tour, one many assumed would be the band’s last. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
Picture is a crossover track that deftly ties together country and pop styles into something that fans of Jimmy Buffett and Travis Tritt will be able to appreciate. 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 continuous digital publishing experience, he has written…
The Exodus EP is the new release from K.P. Wolfe; the titular single is a confident pop song that showcases Wolfe’s vocals. The production of this first track will immediately draw listeners in; the range that Wolfe reaches here will ensure that fans are focused in until the end of this extended play. Icarus is another hit as K.P. Wolfe continues the rich musical tradition of performers like Ingrid Michaelson…