ALEXANDRA’S Criminal is a wholly unique entry into pop music, succeeding through a tremendous blend of hard rock, supersonic vocals, and a fury that is unparalleled in current music. The production of the track allows all of the distinct drums, guitars, and vocals to shine on their own and as a coherent entity. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…
GoldKay’s Celebrate is an infectious track that links together the best parts of Flo Rida, Akon, and T-Pain. Hints of reggae, pop, and EDM can all be heard here. A robust drum beat and thick, ropy bass snakes its way through Celebrate, providing considerable depth to a sunny summer single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Disoriented, from New York City’s K., immediately ramps up the momentum. Hard dance beats and ethereal vocals do a tremendous job in uniting 1990s and current forms of dance music, all while crafting a track in Disoriented (Close Your Eyes) that will get listeners out on the dance floor. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…
Belong is the opening effort on Shelita Burke’s latest EP, Five. The track ties together 1990s dance, drum and bass, trip-hop, and pop into something that will immediately capture listeners’ attentions. Together is a trap-infused track that perfectly matches together bassy and deep instrumentation with a set of vocals that build off of the framework established by Bjork, Jess Glynne, and Ingrid Michaelson. The two distinct sides of Together create…
Beautiful Machines’s Million Miles is an electronic-heavy rock linking together industrial bands with Stabbing Westward and Orgy. A hard-hitting drum sequence is weaved through the track, allowing Beautiful Machines the ability to cross over into EDM formats. The sheer range of the band is presented here, as an instrumental interlude is twisted and turned into something wholly different as the band resumes the main body of the sound. The instrumentation…
Fire To The Stars’ “Made Of Fire” is a powerful vocal-led track that shines not only from the sheer range achieved, but the dark, richly emotive arrangements that play in the background of the single. 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…
Just A Ride begins The Secret Dreams Of Skeletor Jones in an emotive and expansive way, allowing Simon Kelly ample space to create something unique. The track links together 1990s alternative rock, twee-pop, and a bit of pop to establish something that will take listeners on a memorable journey. A solid production allows the twinkling piano, on-point drums, and alluring vocals the opportunity to shine alone or as a cogent…
The iRig BlueTurn is a bluetooth page-turner which at a passing glance is a deceptively simple device. However, the product has a tremendous amount of utility for musicians. At first glance, the iRig BlueTurn looks to be a very simple sort of product as there are buttons for up and down that are available. When one thinks about how the device can be used, they will come up with a…
Standing is a tremendously effecting track; the rising and falling action of Melody Federer’s vocals will immediately pique listeners’ interests. The light instrumental trappings that are presented on the single are enough to highlight in all of the right places. 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.…
Ronnie Eaton and the Cold, Hard Truth’s Darlin Darlin is a powerful piece of Americana / country that establishes a powerful set of vocals and immersive instrumentation. The track builds off of the framework of the classic Sheryl Crow track “Strong Enough” while adding robust piano line and on-point percussion. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Over eight tracks, Young Mister – under the guidance of Steven Fiore – creates a stirring mix of Americana, contemporary folk and pop making for a remarkable debut. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com
Sexy Kiss is an effort from The NaveBlues that ties together a wide variety of styles. Hints of Devo, the Talking Heads, and Tom Petty can all be discerned here. The unique approach that the band takes during Sexy Kiss makes for something incredibly infectious. 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,…
Liliana Martins begins her Corpo-Fado with Tango de um amor proibido, a composition which is timeless, drawing inspiration from the initial wave of fado singers while creating something that will appease fans of classical, Broadway, and even pop singers like Shakira. The raw passion and ability of Martins here creates something that will resound loudly in fans’ ears long after Corpo-Fado has ceased to play. Há uma voz que me acorda…
Surrender is a track that succeeds based on Carolyn Marie’s desire to blend together disparate styles. Tying together a current style of pop (Katy Perry, Shakira), R&B, and earlier (1990s) type of dance with bits of dubstep and trap, Surrender is a track that will bounce around listeners’ heads long after it ceases. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…
To The Stars is the first track on Sweet Sweet’s In Tandem, and immediately showcases such a wide array of styles and approaches that fans will eagerly anticipate the songs to follow. Hints of artists like The Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men can be picked out, but what Sweet Sweet do is unparalleled in music. This means that there are hints of folk, alternative, and even pop-rock that filter…
The KC Sisters deftly blend together a number of styles over the course of their three latest singles, Touch the Sky, Daddy Came Home and How the Irish Won the West. 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…
Motionless, the latest single by Nashville’s Eddy Bayes, immediately draws listeners in. The intimate opening gradually opens up into a folk and Americana-inspired sound. Bayes is able to make a deep and voluminous composition with little more than his vocals and guitar. 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…
Georgica Pond, the highly anticipated new album from the beloved singing-songwriting duo JOHNNYSWIM, will be released September 30 on Big Picnic Records. The new music follows their 2014 Top 10 debut Diamonds which received widespread critical acclaim—Billboard hailed, “We fell in love with them musically, personally, everything” while People furthered, “…an intimate interplay their marriage of pop and folk…” SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…
Gothenburg, Sweden’s Man from the Box immediately draws listeners in with the first track of Three Sides of a Tragedy; Was Better Before is an intense blend of sizzling guitars, dark and dirty progressive metal, and a narrative that will have listeners following each word. Two minutes is all that is needed to set the stage for the rest of the album. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
The alt-rock that is crafted by Happy Lives during their Sick Love link together acts like Weezer and Cake, adding a sick bass line and a certain funk that works masterfully with the song’s wry vocals. 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…