Soles Of Passion’s “Say I Will” is built off of the dynamic between guitar and synth. The robust, bouncy instrumentation is the perfect backdrop from the emphatic vocals laid down by Myla, making for an effort that works well no matter whether a listener is a fan of 1980s, 1990s, or more current music. The multiple layers that compromise Say I Will further increases the replay value of the single,…
STRFKR’s Open Your Eyes is a dreamy sort of indie rock that adopts the distinct synth sound of 1980’s new wave. Emotive, warm vocals run parallel to the bold instrumental arrangements. When these vocals drop out for a second in the middle of the track, Open Your Eyes is reinvigorated. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
The Bodhisattwa Trio (Kolkata, India) has just released their latest album, Heart of Darkness. The title begins with Sections, a haunting, ethereal sound that links together a sound that feels more at home in a horror or dystopian film score. The track immediately draws listeners’ attention in, making the sudden change in sound that is presented during the opening seconds of Transcendence all the more shocking. The trio’s tautness is shown nicely here, with…
SilverSnake Michelle begins their Her Snakeness with Drops of Time. We have taken a look at the single before, but the re-mastered version that leads off Her Snakeness feels that much more punchy and in-your-face. 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…
Todd Curry and Focus create a gospel track that is reverent while still possessing a catchy, hooky sound. The back and forth between Curry and Focus pushes each side to a greater plateau. A taut instrumentation is the final cherry on top of that sundae, while an extended vocal section provides further variety to the single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
Raftree’s “All The Time” is a smoothed out but musically ferocious hard rock track. Hints of 311, early Foo Fighters, and Shinedown can be discerned here, but what Raftree does here is considerably different than their influences indicate. 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…
On “Machines and Magnets”, Zeroes create a powerful sort of rock that builds off the blueprint laid by acts like Muse and Wolfmother. A more contemplative and thoughtful approach taken by the vocals spin this single out in a bold new direction. 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…
Kristine Mirelle is able to do something special with her latest single, Freakin’ Mess. With a unique, distinctive voice, Mirelle is able to part the seas of female pop performers; Freakin’ Mess links together a doo-wop and 1990s and 2000s R&B (Angie Stone, Amy Winehouse) style to great success. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…
Half A Billion Miles’ video is an interesting, creative look into a richly emotive indie-rock track. With vocals building off of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Morrissey, Vagabond Specter are able to offer an emotionally rich, effecting track. 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.…
Jmaxx’s “Sassy Girl” deftly ties together pop and R&B styles, with Jmaxx’s vocals coming across with hints of Enrique Iglesias and Jason Derulo. A catchy synth line and assertive drum beat imbue Sassy Girl with an infectious sound that will bury itself deep into the minds of listeners. 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,…
Rock N Roll Queen begins Kym Larsen’s new album Bird of Prey, providing fans with an utterly epic opening to the album. The dynamic that is crafted between the sizzling guitar riffs and a confident set of vocals will resound loudly in listeners’ ears long after the track ceases to play. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
To be honest there are a slew of Roy Orbison albums out there packed with “hits” and “best of” tracks, but this latest 26-track offering from Legacy is among the best to date, including his late career tracks and going all the way back to his legendary Sun Records period. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
A Little More Country is the latest album from Michael Van and The Movers. Little More Country’s titular effort seamlessly blends together the easy-going rock of the seventies with a current and contemporary country style (exemplified by Florida-Georgia Line and Brad Paisley. The bubbling opening shifts into something pulling from the country and western tradition of the 1960s and 1970s, Gettin Drunk On A Monday. Coming forth with each effort built off…
We last checked in with Violet Night for the release of their I Hope You’re Well, which showcased a wide variety of styles over the course of four tracks. The band has just released a new single, North, which does well to further expand the tool set available to the band while building off of some the influences and styles that made their previous EP so memorable. North is a…
Chip Gibbons’ Billion Dollar Pill begins with the titular single, which will have listeners focused in to Gibbons’ vocals. While the instrumentation provides a deep and intricate sound to the opening point to the EP, there is much greater gravity to the discussion that is weaved by the vocals. Hints of Warren Zevon, Phil Ochs, and Neil Young can be heard alongside Gibbons’ charismatic voice. A solid production unites these two…
It was only a matter of time before The Hickoids, the definition of Texas Cow Punk, put out a covers album features tunes exclusively penned by Lone Star Staters. 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…
Mike Watt has always been a musician’s musician. The go-to-guy who’s always namechecked in discussions on old punk rock influences. Thanks to his groundbreaking work with the Minutemen, fIREHOSE and eventual his solo stuff, he managed to built up a strong cult following as well, but he never really got much attention in the mainstream until his first solo album, the stellar Ball Hog or Tugboat in 1995. John B.…
At this point, you pretty much know what you’re getting with a NOFX record. If not, happy belated birthday! I’m assuming you were just born. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Unkle Adams’ The 90s comes forth with a rap flow that links together Macklemore, mc chris, and 3rd Bass. A laid-back song, The 90s is able to smartly bring together nostalgia with a current, contemporary sound. Unkle Adams takes listeners on a journey with this single, an effort that will have fans searching up all the events, pop-culture references, and other allusions that Unkle Adams makes here. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…
Uncle Frank is able to create a retro-heavy dance track in Fountains that builds off of the funk of the 1970s and the electronic music styles of the 1980s to make something fun and wholly unique. Fountains has the echoing guitars, immaculate production and oozing sexuality of an earlier era; bits of Prince, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Flock of Seagulls can all be heard here. Fountains is a sly,…