The United Kingdom’s SEEP AWAY creates a powerful piece of sludge metal on Snakes that has a bit of early Deftones chugging, the guitar crunch of Black Sabbath, and the distinct vocals that tie up each section. Again, the B-side to Snakes, drops some of the outward heaviness to allow the punkier elements of the band to shine through. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…
Chelsea Shag brings back a bit of the disco beat with her latest track, New Perfume. Emotive guitars, thick bass lines, and sweeping synths build on top of an assertive drum. Shag’s vocals on New Perfume are strong and confident; she infuses each note with nods to The Breeders, Natalie Cole, and Adele. New Perfume’s extended instrumental interlude provide the perfect basis for Shag to enter back into the track in…
Stormy Strong’ Holiday is a rock track that has hints of pop-punk and indie-rock. The band creates a retro/looking-back sort of sound that deftly links together alternative rock, ska, punk, and indie styles. 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…
Bjorn Ingar Pedersen instrumental electronic music that builds upon the electronic music of the early 1990s. Hints of drum n bass, Kraftwerk-like synths, and a bit of wobble on Trance Experience, the disc’s first effort, keep individuals interested and focused in on the next track, Lightning Strike. The synths that begin Lightning Strike are quickly spun out into a wide variety of styles. The starry, sleek sound that Pedersen creates during…
Imagine the metalcore-world we live in now, where Asking Alexandria is still trying to find its way back to its metalcore roots, and Bring Me The Horizon have arguably made the decision to go in a more commercialized direction with their new record. Pray tell where should we find our new Warped Tour-core messiahs now? I have found the answer: Bad Omens. They are setting the scene on fire with…
The Commuters create a touching track that ties together a strong piano line and wispy, raspy vocals. The track is pushes further with the inclusion of brilliant strings. The Commuters are able to tug on listeners’ heartstrings with You’ll Stay Right 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…
One Horse Town is a sizzling guitar track that has Todd’s vocals given just enough distortion to contribute to the overall harmony of the composition. Apfel is able to cross over quite nicely from alternative to pop-rock to hard rock, all while including nods to a variety of other genres. The gradual movement into different, distinct sections during this introductory track makes the four-plus minute run go by quickly. SargeantJohn…
Cold Soup is the first track on the new album from Angus Crowne and the Family Jewels, and it immediately comes forth with a hooky alt-rock building off the style of Talking Heads and Radiohead, with hints They Might Be Giants. There is an earlier musical tradition coming forth here as Angus Crowne pulls influence from the B-52s and Willie Nelsons. This eclectic opening ensures that fans will be treated…
Crooked Eye Tommy immediately draws listeners in with a blues-rock style. The narrative that Crooked Eye Tommy immediately starts Butterflies & Snakes with ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seat. The emotional intensity of the guitar that is weaved through this effort further heightens the overall gravity of the recordings. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…
Hal B1n0 is able to make a feel-good sort of summer track with his current single “Sour Grapes”. The effort deftly blends together the singer-songwriter approach with a rapid-fire vocal delivery. This means that fans of rock, pop, and rap will be able to find something that they can appreciate. In the space of three minutes, Hal B1n0 is able to carve out his own unique space in music. With…
Juliet Huns’ Realized is the latest single from her Behind the Scenes EP, released earlier this year. This single is a fun mid-tempo track that links together pop and EDM into something that can be enjoyed either in a chill format (chatting, playing games) or as part of a DJ’s set / time spent at a bar. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
Black Ice is the newest single from MAAD. The track refreshes the R&B style of artists like Rihanna and Beyonce with a lush instrumentation. This backing beat recalls the eighties with thick synths and assertive percussion. 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…
3n1gma by E.A.L Axner begins with Phantom, a very deliberate electronic meets techno effort that sets the stage for everything that is to follow on 3n1gma. Burning Red at Horizon builds off of the framework of Rockit-era Herbie Hancock and late-era Kraftwerk. E.A.L Axner is able to create a cogent narrative with the songs on 3n1gma that creates as deep and engrossing of a story as artists that are vocal heavy. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…
Runaround begins Newborn’s self-titled EP, and the rock that issues forth here ties together grunge, Britpop, and alternative rock something that is hooky, musically deep, and will stand up to repeat listening. Our favorite part of this introductory effort has to be the bass line that is weaved through; this creates a perfect counterpoint to the more pensive and echoing vocal/drum dynamic. The band whips itself into a fury at…
New Mercedes is a hard-hitting rap track that has enough of a nod to EDM that fans of both styles will be able to find something they can appreciate. LUCE has a gritty yet hooky delivery during New Mercedes. This flow works perfectly with the immaculate production of the track’s backing beat. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
Kim Vogels’ Call of The Wild begins with a sultry, smoky set of vocals laid down by Kim that are paralleled with a deliberate drum beat and an emotive horn. These three elements make for an outwardly-uncomplicated track that is considerably deeper than one would think. 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…
G Matthews – “Chasing Happy” begins with an emotive arrangement that cohesively ties together guitar, drums, and bass. When the vocals begin, they build off of the framework laid down by Bif Naked, No Doubt and Paramore. 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…
Still Asunder is the introductory effort on We The Wild’s newest album From the Cities We Fled, an effort that immediately ensures that listeners take notice. With equal amounts metalcore, emotive rock, and impassioned punk, We The Wild is able to kick ass and take names. The band keeps the momentum high with Exodus and Decay. The track soars on multiple vocals, intense guitar work, and chugging drums that resound loudly…
Dj Battle is able to create a hooky, bassy EDM track in Twerk Lesson. The effort is able to crossover to pop and R&B radio nicely, with a vibrant set of vocals laid down by Lexy Panterra. 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…
Anita Ward (the mastermind behind the disco classic “Ring My Bell”) has created a new track that will get listeners up and on the dance floor. On Another Bad Mistake, Ward is able to create a dance track that looks back to the days of disco while having a rapid tempo and a hard-hitting beat that works perfectly on EDM stations. The track is lead not only by Ward’s inimitable…