Sky Grows Taller and Scary People are miles away from their general sound, but they represent a solid one-two punch on the Puberty Tales from Mad Meg. The slower tempo of SGT is a great way to introduce fans to Mad Meg, while the intense instrumentation and catchy punk/funk sound of Scary People ratchets up the momentum nicely. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…
The intense instrumentation that begins Charlotte Berg’s latest single Let It Burn (from her latest EP It’s the Damsel Who Decides) immediately gives something powerful for Charlotte to work off of. Berg’s talented enough to imbue each lyric and note with raw passion and emotion. 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,…
If not for Big Star, the late great Memphis band that ran from ’72-to-’78 before finally calling it a day, we’d likely never have groups like Teenage Fanclub, R.E.M., The Replacements, The Posies… hell, Ryan Adams would probably be in a metal band now if it weren’t for Alex Chilton, Chris Bell, Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Shenna Walker’s latest track Favor will immediately draw listeners in with a very catchy beat, which ties together R&B, funk, and soul before ceasing a bit after the four-minute mark. Walker’s vocals confidently glide over the track. The production of Favor is solid enough to allow each element (instrumentation, Walker’s vocals) ample time to shine on their own, all while contributing to an inimitable sort of sound. The tautness of…
Son & Thief’s All I Care About is a timeless indie/alt-rock track that succeeds due to smart instrumentation, hooky vocals, and a polished production that allows all elements the proper chance to shine. The dialogue between the guitars/drums and the vocals pushes each side to a higher plateau. A dreamy environment awaits listeners on All I Care About. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…
J GRGRY’s eFlower is an eclectic track that includes a beautiful set of vocals, bassy drums, echoing indie rock guitars, and a tempo that matches uptempo EDM efforts. The sheer breadth of styles and approaches adopted here make for a song that all will appreciate, sounding delightful while having some solid instrumental arrangements that will take multiple spins to properly unpack. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
American Eyes is a powerful rock track that takes up hints of The Anniversary and Rise Against. Rich, intense guitars provide the stage for impassioned vocals that build off of the framework laid down by Treble Charger and Say Anything. 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.…
Only is the first track off of Vladimir Vojnović’s Micro Universe, providing individuals with a solid piece of alternative rock. The raw passion and charisma of Vladimir’s voice is a thread that will continue through the entirety of the album; My Kind of Winter will have listeners engrossed in Vlad’s vocals, the light trapping of electronic sounds, and a strong beat that punctuates the track at all of the right points. Gotta…
The Better Friends EP is the latest release from WhenTheClockStrikes. The energy brought by the first track (Too Many Cooks) permeates through the entirely of the release. WhenTheClockStrikes is able to blend together the strongest sides of Blink 182, Sum 41 and Yellowcard into a hooky and current sounding version of pop punk. A polished production allows the splashy drums, emotive vocals, and crunchy guitar lines to shine alone while contributing to…
Merideth Grace Puckett creates impassioned covers of hits, making them all her own. Grace’s version of Ed Sheeran’s Photograph imbues the original with tremendous passion and a wholly different story than the Sheeran version. 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…
Ashes on My Cup is the opening effort of Lori Jean’s There’s a Way Through, a track that builds upon the R&B style of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Further hints of trip-hop and trap can be heard in the backing instrumentation, marrying a rich musical past to the present. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Cooper Phillip creates a catchy pop / EDM track in “Party By Myself” that builds upon the rich vocals of performers like Echosmith and MØ with a stellar backing instrumentation. Vocal and musical elements are weaved into a confident and hooky 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…
Hello, guys. What’s happening musically in Lexington this October? M: Honestly, I have no clue! I’m all over Kentucky and out of state doing a lot of things, but a couple of months ago, I met and talked with Andy Cubbage of the Lexington band, Dad Shorts. He’s an overall swell guy, and they released some music this year; I recommend giving them a listen on their bandcamp! SargeantJohn Sargeant,…
Warmin’ Up is the first track off of Take The Good With The Bad, the current mixtape by Richmond, Virginia’s F.Low. Take The Good With The Bad (featuring Lady Starr) has a retro sound that permeates the track, while F.low adds to the narrative and overall harmonies achieved here. Lady Starr’s lines add a considerably different feel to the single, giving F.Low’s next bars a nice highlighting. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…
Big City Cowgirl’s Game of Love begins with a strong set of vocals and emotive strings. The back and forth of the instrumentation and BCG’s voice weaves a deep and detailed narrative that touches upon a number of decades and styles in country music. 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…
Twinkling guitar work opens up the titular effort from Thomas Charlie Pedersen’s latest album, Second Hand War. While a great many of the songs on this album have a vocal component, one cannot help but listen to the confident arrangements that comprise the backbone of the title. 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,…
WhenTheClockStrikes create an energetic pop-punk that builds off of the framework of Unwritten Law and early Good Charlotte. The frenetic energy that the band includes on Contact will ensure that fans are firmly glued to the edges of their seats. The tautness of the band makes for a musically intricate and catchy arrangement; Contact stands up to repeat listens as there are so many things occurring every second. Whether it…
The latest effort from Pavo Pavo (slated for a November 11th release) kicks off with “Ran Ran Run,” an ethereal, mood-inducing number that recalls clearer, less-awash-in-effects sounding Cocteau Twins. The track sets the stage for a record that seems to pulsate with life and feeling, channeling the changing of the seasons as the earth practically breathes. David RangelI am a proud University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA, Political Science) alumni and “pop”…
Electrified is a wonderful example of a crossover pop track that takes on equal amounts of EDM, alternative rock, and pop to make something that is tremendously infectious and catchy. The backing instrumentation keeps things interesting, while Sylvia G’s passion and charisma bubbles up at all of the right times. I Walk Alone has a retro, late-nineties vibe that is refreshed with a robust snap/clap sound to the backing beat. Fans…
Lord Have Mercy is a hard-hitting rap track that effortlessly blends together smart wordplay and a backing beat that highlights Overlord Gruff’s vocals at all the right points. Tha Baddest One is a crossover track, a banger that pulls some of the slinky California beats of late-1990s Snoop Dogg with the polished sound of a 50 Cent of The Game. The production is on point, allowing each syllable to be…