Category: Music Reviews

Posted on: November 17, 2015 Posted by: Deiondre Comments: 0

Cash Money Records Announces Annual Turkey Giveaways in Miami and New Orleans

Upholding a 19-year annual tradition of charity and goodwill, Cash Money Records once again hosts turkey giveaways in New Orleans and Miami for 2015. Miami is announced for Friday, November 20th, while New Orleans is set for Tuesday, November 24th. The Johnny and Gladys Williams Foundation—founded by Cash Money Records co-founders and brothers Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams—produces the yearly charity. Deiondrewww.bigblackdick.com

Posted on: November 16, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Jam – Fire And Skill: The Jam Live

One of the biggest unsolved crimes in music history is how criminally underrated The Jam has been among American audiences. Despite churning out two of the best albums to come out of London’s punk scene in the late 1970s (1977’s In the City and 1978’s All Mod Cons), the band is too often overlooked on their influence of today’s music, even by the same folks who have no problem remembering the contributions of…

Posted on: November 16, 2015 Posted by: Allene Lewis Comments: 2

Libertalia | It’s not just a band. It’s a nation.

From L’ambassadeur de Libertalia: (RandellYoung.com)… “In this crazy, mixed-up world where the alleged Land of the Free has the highest incarceration rate of any country, the inhabitants of Prison Planet cry out for some small corner of the earth where health, wealth and happiness might be pursued unburdened by the Dictates of Oligarchs or the Tyranny of the Masses. Allene Lewis

Posted on: November 16, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shelita Burke Transfixed EP Review

On her new EP, Transfixed, Seattle’s Shelita Burke lets listeners in. Transfixed is a tender track that firmly places Burke into the singer-songwriter style, while adding hints of alternative and indie into the mix. The production of this introductory effort is tender, establishing a cozy sound to Burke’s music that will immediately draw listeners in. Pour allows the instrumental side of things to shine, with percussive and emotive guitar work…

Posted on: November 15, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Amity Rae Ft. Beenie Man – Bad Girl Good

Bad Girl Good is the debut single from Amity Rae, and this track works on all levels. Fans of pop, EDM, or reggae will have more than enough to sink their teeth into. Breathy vocals and a male/female dynamic makes this into a fun and alluring introductory effort for listeners. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…

Posted on: November 15, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mr. Showbiz – Showbiz Christmas

Mr. Showbiz’ Showbiz Christmas is a high-energy track that hits on a variety of Christmas tropes while forging forth in a bold new direction. The track’s bells, hooky chorus, and smart repetition makes this into an earworm that will stick with listeners long after the season has came and went. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…

Posted on: November 11, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Morgan Washam Freeways of Time Single Review

Freeways of Time is a standout single from Morgan Washam’s latest album, Blood Moon. This track has a timeless feel to it that ensures that fans of the 1970s pop-country of John Denver and John Berry can appreciate. 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…

Posted on: November 11, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hobbsy I Am Single Review

Hobbsy have just released a single for their latest single, I Am. The track is a gritty, hard-edged rock track that has enough vocal harmony to keep listeners on the edges of their seats. The dynamic between the vocals and the drums, guitars and bass make for something that stands up to repeat listens. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…

Posted on: November 3, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bondurant Crazy People Single Review

The shuffling, intense sound of the latest Bondurant (San Diego) single Crazy People will tattoo the track upon listeners’ minds. The falsetto that is weaved through this cut is catchy, building off of the trend of artists like Eric Nally (Foxy Shazam) and Adam Levine (Maroon 5). A clap-track and fuzzy guitar work give Crazy People a timeless sheen. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…

Posted on: November 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vienna Teng The Fourth Messenger CD Review

The Fourth Messenger is a musical written by Tanya Shaffer (lyrics) and performed by Vienna Teng (music). The rich rising and falling that begin The Human Experience ensures that listeners take notice, while the harmonies reached by the vocals and instrumentation are complex and completely rewarding. The deliberate beat of Bois Riche provide a backdrop that the vocal side thrives on; the back and forth between the male and female…

Posted on: November 1, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Raman Diamond High Note Single Review

Raman Diamond has just released his latest single High Note, a track that skillfully ties together R&B and EDM in a fashion that will get listeners on the dance floor. Diamond is able to build off of the tradition crafted by Ne*Yo, Omarion, and Flo Rida. 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…

Posted on: November 1, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jasmine Crowe Skeleton Single Review

Skeleton is the latest effort from California’s Jasmine Crowe, and the track does tremendously in blending together pop, indie, and EDM into a hard-hitting track. The harmonies of Crowe during Skeleton are fantastic, ensuring that listeners will be singing along after a few listens. Where many tracks merely use instrumentation as a backdrop for the vocals, there is a robustness to the arrangement here that pushes Crowe’s voice to the…

Posted on: October 29, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Co-Pilgrim – Slows to Go

Mike Gale has opened the flood gates. ‘Slows to Go’ marks the third album in two years for Co-Pilgrim’s front man, not to mention two solo efforts he has already released this year. But far from a sloppy, thrown together effort, the latest from the UK Indie pop band is a surprisingly expansive set of dreamy pop that skirts the line between low-fi and clean, airy pop. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com

Posted on: October 29, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Corb Lund – Things That Can’t Be Undone (CD)

Leave it to a Canadian to come out with one of the year’s best alt country albums. On ‘Things That Can’t be Undone,’ Alberta native Corb Lund has managed to streamline his sound over the past two decades, John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com

Posted on: October 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Drastic Andrew Live Without Warning CD Review

Now is a straightforward rock track that sizzles with passion and intensity. The band is able to create something that is confident and strong even as the act takes their own tack on psychedelic, Brit-pop and alternative music. Live Without Warning is a tender track that is provided further depth through the wide range of guitar sounds that issue forth. Whether it is a soft and sedate side or something…

Posted on: October 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dena Taylor You’ve Changed .. Me Too! CD Review

Over the course of the last year, we have been fortunate to sit down with Dena and give her last album, Lullabies, a review. 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 has written thousands of hands-on game…

Posted on: October 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sasha Leonov Releases “Seek Out Your Happiness”

Sasha Leonov has just finished up recording sessions in London, completing work on his latest single, “Seek Out Your Happiness”. An upbeat and energetic track. Seek Out Your Happiness provides listeners with a Leonov that is more mature and showcases considerably different influences than were present during his two most recent albums, Skies Change and Towards Mirages. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: October 27, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Aloke – Alive (Vinyl)

It’s not clear yet whether Aloke, a new group featuring Grouplove singer Christian Zucconi, is a one-off side project or a full-fledged band with a future beyond this debut. But, if Zucconi opts for the latter, Aloke could give Grouplove a run for its money. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com

Posted on: October 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New Mayans – Universe Single Review

The instrumental dynamic that is created at the beginning of the current New Mayans single Universe sets the stage for a haunting set of 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 of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on…

Posted on: October 25, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nashaat Salman Universal Melodies, Vol. 1 CD Review

Nashaat Salman begins his Universal Melodies, Vol. 1 with Summer Night Joy , a track that builds off of the classical (Spanish) guitar tradition. With overtures made to the grandiose dance music of the late seventies, Salman is able to create a light and airy composition with this initial effort that will immediately draw in listeners to this EP. The goodwill created by Summer Night Joy is continued with the…