Magnetic Ghost create a powerful form of indie / noise / drone rock with Vanish / Vanishing, the first effort off of their November album “Loss Molecules”. The track builds up a disturbing and haunting fuzz that is further bolstered through smart use of repetition and haunting, ethereal vocals. Fuzz is used to provide further ambiance to the opening track; by the time that Vanish / Vanishing completes, listeners will…
Devil Eyes is the first track from the new EP “Put Me On” by Colorado band One Way Ride. This type of blues-rock blends together hints of KONGOS and Alabama 3. The dynamic between the male and female vocal pushes each to a higher plateau, while the drums and guitars make for a dense instrumentation. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…
Denver’s Float Like A Buffalo has released a new EP, Enjoy The Ride. The release begins with Whiskey Dreams, a track which calls forth comparisons to acts like The White Stripes and the Drive-By Truckers. Brooding bass lines blend with punchy drums and sizzling guitar work to tell more with the opening minute of instrumental arrangements than many artists could do in the course of an album. Tremendous charisma bubbles through during Enjoy the…
What Sukha does on their current album Rise is create a unique style of music that ties together folk-rock, rock, and alternative styles together with a singer-songwriter feel. There is a powerful one-two punch that begins the album; Ong Namo has vocals contributing to the overall melodies achieved by the band, while there is an approach taken during Wah Yantee that seamlessly links together Sarah McLachlan and Natalie Cole with Neil…
Ballad Of Everything is a confident, polished indie-pop song that gradually opens up into something that is instrumentally complex. The swirling eddies of guitars, splashy drums, and richly emotive bass lines that confront listeners during this introduction to the Night and Day EP will capture fans’ hearts and minds. Breakthrough is a tremendously catchy effort. The dusty vocals of The Killers and the Goo Goo Dolls can be heard here,…
von Konow’s tremendous emotional depth is showcased from the onset of his new single, Cosmic. The shift that the track takes from a vocal-dominated one into something that deftly blends together new wave, goth, and indie-pop styles is shocking, but the sheer talent of von Konow is such that the resulting effort is coherent. Synths are weaved in with authoritative drums on Cosmic; nods to artists as diverse as Of Mice…
Famous October begin their latest album One Day Baby with a slow, deliberate multi-part harmony. When strings enter into the equation, the initial effort here is given depth. The Frost exists at the juncture between sultry alt-rock, classic country & western, and more contemplative folk. 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,…
Javier Martinez’s new single, the lively Courtesan, touches upon the singer-songwriter style of Dylan with a bit of folk-punk. A solid narrative is weaved through the single, while Javier’s vocals shine brilliantly on the top of the track. The guitar/drum dynamic imbues the track with greater complexity. 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…
Big Sky is a powerful track in the vein of Joni Mitchell or Sarah McLachlan. There is little more to this introductory effort than Electra’s vocals and guitar work. Taken together, these two elements make for a track that will resound loudly in the hearts of anyone fortunate enough to listen in. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
Red Oak, Texas’ Yung Thes released On the Weekend earlier this month; the track shines due to electronic-infused backing beat and a slightly laid-back vocal approach. The repetition of the titular phrase hammers home the effort that much harder. When it falls is one of our favorite Yung Thes tracks; the production is very retro and feels pulled from an 1980s movie soundtrack. This beat highlights the flow perfectly, which comes…
Fraudband is a band from Melbourne, Australia; the act has released an album in September of last year with two EPs released before that. A split EP with Bevis Frond has just been released on Kasumuen Records. 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…
Trav Torch’s Quarter Tank Of Gas tells a story while Torch walks a tightrope between R&B and rap styles to great effect. Repetition is utilized to great effect during this single , while Quarter Tank Of Gas’ hooky nature is bolstered through each section having some line that will catch listeners’ attentions. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
AV Super Sunshine has released their “Love NYD,” a single that builds upon the styles of acts as diverse as Monster Magnet and INXS. The slinky sound of late-nineties alternative rock is powerful here. 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…
“I Can’t Believe I Found You In That Town,” the latest effort from Mike Doughty, is a powerful effort. The single talks about finding one’s soulmate, keeping things light and fun. 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…
AJJ has been an act that we’ve missed out on over the last decade. However on their latest track, “Goodbye, Oh Goodbye”, the band has put forth an output that will ensnare a few sets of ears. There is the sort of ironic indie rock of Weezer that is married to the folk-punk of The Devil is Electric and Defiance, Ohio. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
Devil’s Thought, the latest single by Kivanc Kilicer links together the 1980s metal of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest with the thrash-metal of early Metallica. Kilicer’s vocals shine brightly on Devil’s Thought, giving the composition a stellar narrative side. The ability of Kivanc to pull double duty and contribute to the overall harmonies achieved by Devil’s Thought is amazing. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…
Source’s Memories Of Yesterday immediately draws listeners in to the tremendously engrossing instrumentation that ties together a ropy bass line, splashing drums, and a guitar that adds a further narrative quality to the composition. Source’s Memories Of Yesterday is fantastic in its dual nature. 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…
Hi-Five comes forth with Kit Kat, a single that feels absolutely timeless. The act is able to build off of their late-1980s and early-1990s discography to make something that is sweet while being sultry. 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…
BK’s No Pain starts out with tremendous energy. The call and response gradually gives way to a ferociously-spat flow and a production that has hints of Kanye West. BK’s styles tie together bits of Tech N9ne, Tyler The Creator, and Wale with a strong dollop of his own unique approach to things. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
Jon Mullane’s Born Beautiful is a touching pop-rock effort in the vein of Train and OneRepublic. The instrumentation present here reverberates loudly through the single, giving Mullane’s inimitable vocals a boost. 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,…