Stay Down immediately draws listeners in with a combination of haunting guitar work and alluring vocals; this single gradually gains momentum until Fire to the Stars kick in to the chorus. The sheer skill Fire to the Stars exhibit in keeping listeners following intently is unparalleled, creating a track in “Stay Down” that deserves alt-rock radio play. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
Don’t be worried that their band name sounds like the title of an Adult Swim show, Curse of Lono have just turned in a shockingly sweet debut that is equal parts Teenage Fanclub and a gothic Big Star. Together for just a year, the London-based five piece put out a dark, smart soundscape that seems like a soundtrack to a Tom Waits’ dream. In fact, the four-songs on this self-titled…
Anything Goes is punctuated by a rapid lyrical flow in the vein of Bone Thugs & Harmony. Hints of horrorcore and street rap approaches that are threaded in the backing beat to this single makes this cut something that a wide swath of fans can appreciate. I particularly like the callback to the 1990s California scene of Too Short and E-40 with Casting Call; the Spartan production here allows listeners’ focus…
Dark, brooding, and grave in its opening, World Void Web’s Think Void ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seats by the time that Snore of a 100 Crore ends. The track deftly blends vocal snippets with industrial and traditional Indian musics, making for something that is wholly unique. Where most artists would struggle to corral such a diverse array of styles, World Void Web is able to…
The recent desire of universal and other companies to create and otherwise refresh the vinyl market is fantastic, as I recall there being a number of years in the late 90s and early 2000 where a great many albums either received a tiny print run or did not get a vinyl release outside of a 12-inch single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
Corvaa’s Zipper is a dance track that hearkens back to the early 1990s for inspiration, all while including the expressive synths and emotive arrangements that are a hallmark of current EDM. 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,…
Mark Newman’s Scapegoat is a lively track that links together blues with a down-home type of southern rock. A sizzling guitar immediately draws listeners in, while a vocal approach that is reminiscent of ZZ Top and 38 Special will keep listeners on the edges of their seats until the final notes of the single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…
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Though the UK-based Brit Pop/Shoegaze band The Verve will likely always be best remembered in the U.S. as those lads that got busted borrowing a little too freely from The Rolling Stones on their massive hit “Bittersweet Symphony,” they were (up until their last spit in 2009) a massively talented band that could combine loud abrasive guitars with sweet melodies and strong pop hooks. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Occurrence create a unique form of indie-pop music that touches upon a wide variety of influences over the course of The Past Will Last Forever, their latest album. The Things I’ve Always Liked I Now Hate has the sequencing and futuristic sound of late-nineties performers like Garbage and Stabbing Westward. The haunting sound of My Days and Nights Belong to You include a little bit more Portishead and Liz Phair into the mix.…
Owltainment connects east and west with their upcoming film. “Generals of the Yang Family” is a historical epic that focuses on the Song Dynasty; the company is working with Tencent to promote the flick, ensuring that the film gets in the hands of anyone looking for further education about a relatively unknown period in Chinese history. More information about Generals of the Yang Family will be released in the upcoming months.…
You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore is a slinky sort of track that ties together rock, jazz, and pop into an unique sound. The deliberate sound of the instrumentation on this first track on Standard Candles ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seats; where will Ames ultimately go in the follow-up to this introductory salvo? SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…
Doing OK links together the styles of Akon, T-Pain, and Wyclef Jean into a hopeful sort of track, while Lavish Living slows things up to allow Tion Wayne to have a little bit of the vocal snarl of a 50 Cent or Rick Ross. An infectious hook is all that is needed to turn Bae into a radio-ready single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
Imperfectly Perfect 2.0 is a haunting and compelling single that deftly blenders together dance and R&B styles. The vocals pull double duty here, both coming forth as an honest statement of love while further contributing to the overall sound of the track. The heartbeat-inspired beat provides a further level of depth to Imperfectly Perfect 2.0. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…
No Love’s To the One Who Loves Her Next being with the retro-infused sounds of Young in Love. Young in Love is an eclectic effort that links together synth-pop, emo, and soul into a funky, emotionally dense track. Vocals are able to effortlessly build upon the framework of Patrick Stump and Conor Oberst. The blend of physical and electronic elements to this introductory effort showcases a duality in No Love’s music…
Hump Day has a downright evil sounding backbeat that is interspersed behind Miss Eaves’ ode to female self-pleasure. Hints of EDM, industrial, and trap can be heard bubbling through the effort with nods made to both 8Ball & MJG (think “Armed Robbery”) along with Hypnotize Minds artists. 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…
overlord create a form of alternative rock that builds off of the foundations laid by early Flaming Lips, Tal Bachman and Jellyfish. Mission to Mars’s magnificent sound shifts to a more resounding and authoritative sounds, where bits of Rush and The Who can be discerned. 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…
Sultan + Shepard create an engrossing tropical-themed track with their Love Me Crazy. Gia’s vocals are featured here, providing a perfect counterpoint to the horns and shuffling backbeat. Sweeping synths provide the glue to unite these elements. 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…
Champion Lover, the latest from Nina Sky, is an unparalleled pop single. Inserting just enough reggae (think Rihanna meets Bebe Rexha) to an EDM style that sits in perfectly with the chill sound of SeeB or Major Lazer’s “Cold Water”. 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.…
Runaway is a high-energy effort from Xavier Toscano, impressive to fans of current EDM as well as 1990s Italo-dance. The instrumental and vocal sections of Runaway are impressive enough to shine on their own, but combine to make something considerably greater than the constituent parts would 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…
The Front End create an honest, earnest form of indie-rock in the vein of The Anniversary and early Alkaline Trio with their new release, the Growing Pains EP. The fuzzy guitar work, splashy drums, and vocals that turn on a dime will ensure that fans are on the edges of their seats by the end of Mandingo. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…