Category: Music Reviews

Posted on: April 13, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

World Wild Caribbean Gold EP Review

Poolside starts out Caribbean Gold and provides listeners with a brief introduction to the eclectic style of Australia’s World Wild. The track ties together the laidback style of acts like Porter Robinson and Chromeo with hints of Random Access Memories-era Daft Punk. The alluring vocals are a perfect fit with a late-eighties / “West End Girls”-type of Pet Shop Boys. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…

Posted on: April 13, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chainflower Self-Titled EP Review

Kelly Wheeler (SexTapes, Janes Addiction, Ultraject) has created a new act, Chainflower with singer Erica Renee (A.H.M.A.D.). The band has just released an EP containing two tracks, The Fever and Dissolve in the Sky. 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…

Posted on: April 13, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Paula D Tozer Cain’s Regret EP

Cain’s Regret is a track that possesses a tremendous narrative aspect that will have listeners focused in from the onset of Paula D. Tozer’s latest EP, Cain’s Regret. Tozer’s vocals are a blend of pop and country artists, meaning that the titular effort is reminiscent of Suzanne Vega, Stevie Nicks, and Reba McEntire. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…

Posted on: April 10, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nero Announce Between Two Worlds Release Date

NERO, the Grammy® Award winning electronic band comprised of Dan Stephens, Joe Ray and Alana Watson, today revealed details about their forthcoming sophomore album Between Two Worlds and also revealed the album’s thematic title track. The band will debut new music from Between Two Worlds today during a headlining set on Coachella’s Outdoor stage. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…

Posted on: April 8, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Brooke Sunny Moriber Recording for “Rick’s Rising Stars” 4/8

Brooke Sunny Moriber will have a set recorded on April 8th for the Verizon Fios1 show, “Rick’s Rising Stars”. The show will be recorded at the Revolution Bar & Music Hall (http://www.revolutionli.com/ , 140 Merrick Road, Amityville, NY), but this is not the first time that Brooke has been in front of a camera. Throughout the course of the last few years, Moriber has landed roles in Law & Order:…

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Matthew O’Neill – Campfire Cook (Vinyl)

Matthew O’Neill spent a lot of times in the woods, first as a kid growing up in Pennsylvania and then in his late teens and twenties living in national forests. That isolated feeling is all over Campfire Cook, O’Neill’s latest record. The fact that it was recorded in a cabin, deep in the woods, just adds to the outdoors vibe. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TJ Doyle On The Horizon CD Review

TJ Doyle begins On The Horizon with Neil Young-esque vocals, including richly emotive guitar work and a full sound to the backing instrumentation; Change is a track that could receive play on alternative or rock stations. Cold Rain has each element of Doyle’s band shine, whether it be the intricate and ropy bass line, the splashy drums, or TJ’s vocals that spread out authoritatively over the composition. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

John Tomiano Pain Relief Single Review

John Tomiano is a performer that has been crafting unique compositions that have received accolades over the last five years. Pain Relief is his latest single (released in March), and the composition does much to show listeners, even those that have been fans of John’s for years, that he is still creating music at the cutting edge of genre and style. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…

Posted on: April 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Desaparecidos Release Payola 6/23

Desaparecidos will release their first new album in 13 years, Payola, on June 23. The first new song from the album “City on the Hill” can be heard below the jump. 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,…

Posted on: April 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Biana Kovic Freed Single Review

Biana Kovic’s Freed is a composition that has a number of distinct elements that unite to create incredible depth. The track weighs in at half and a half minutes, but the interplay between these elements is so successful that the track occupies a space much larger in the minds and hearts of listeners. The rising and falling action of Freed, coupled with a brilliant use of chiaroscuro makes for an…

Posted on: April 5, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Biana Kovic One Perfect Moment Single Review

Biana Kovic’s One Perfect Moment is a dynamic track that takes listeners on a journey through a wide variety of different styles and approaches. The track is produced well enough to allow for each note to resound clearly as well as to create a cohesive and coherent style that is substantially greater than the constituent elements. There is a certain timelessness to this composition; this style of music would shine…

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rick Elliot Let It Shine Single Review

Let It Shine has Rick Elliot create a country track that would work perfectly in the 1990s and today. There is a churning, rumbling instrumentation that keeps the tempo high as Elliot’s vocals boldly issue forth. 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…

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Smoke Season Bees Single Review

Gabrielle’s vocals during Bees, the new Smoke Season single are reminiscent of legends like Tori Amos and Alanis Morrisette, all while forging her own unique path. 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…

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Craymer Good Enough Single Review

Craymer comes correct with their latest cut, calling forth comparisons to ILoveMakonnen, The Weeknd, and Jason Derulo. Intense instrumentation that links together R&B and EDM makes Craymer next in line for the throne previously held by Metro Station and Cash Cash. 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…

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jef Joslin Come Out West Single Review

Jef Joslin’s Come Out West is a track that works perfectly in pop, soft rock, or alternative circles. The track is softly-spoken, soulful, and will have listeners singing along after their first listen. 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…

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

Jayne Ava Something There Single Review

Something There, the latest single from Jayne Ava, is a track that is destined for the dance and pop charts. This high-energy effort links together Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Sak Noel into something that will tattoo itself deep into the psyche of listeners. 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…

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

TripleR Feature

The Columbus, Ohio rap scene has been pretty silent for a number of years, with one of the few claims to fame being Lil Bow Wow. However, there is an artist that has been creating waves. TripleR (Rachel Reese) has been breaking the walls down concerning what it means to be a rapper, establishing new twists and turns for the genre. On tracks like My Apology and Manual Focus, TripleR…

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

The Animation Association Across The Sea CD Review

Do You Remember This Melody? is a track that is richly emotive, creating something that is fulfilling with little more than guitars and vocals. The progression of the track will keep listeners on the edges of their seats, while having a decidedly pop sound that is infused into the track. Cinder In The Dark is much more tortured and intense; there are hints of Neil Young, Eddie Vedder, and Nirvana…

Posted on: March 31, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DownTown Mystic Turn Around and Go Single Review

The hard rock style that DownTown Mystic create on their latest single, Turn Around and Go touches upon the seventies, eighties, and nineties. There is a vibrancy to this composition that will have fans of a wide stripe of genres bouncing their heads to the track. By having such an eclectic set of influences fueling the song, DownTown Mystic are able to speak directly to listeners of any related style.…