Raphael Saadiq is currently the Zune Ignition artist of the month, and as such is giving away a free exclusive download of the a cappella version of “Sometimes.” In addition to the free track download, be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes interview Raphael did for Zune’s Green Room series, as well as his track-by-track album breakdown on the Zune Marketplace. anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Eagle Records, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Rock Entertainment, will release on November 25 a sensational live album from Jeff Beck: Performing This Week Live At Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. A new Jeff Beck release is always an event and these concerts in particular are eagerly awaited by his fans. anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Lyon, France’s Francois Virot captivates with his debut album Yes Or No, a quirky folk record destined for many year-end top ten lists. anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Opprobrium – this death/thrash monstrosity has been infecting the metal scene for more than 20 years now, at first using the name Incubus and then changing it in to Opprobrium in 1997. Metal Mind Productions will release Opprobrium’s newest offering entitled “Mandatory Evac†on 10th November 2008 Europe / 20th January 2009 in USA along with the exclusive re-issues of “Beyond the Unknown†and “Serpent Temptationâ€. anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Online entertainment company KingsIsle Entertainment today launched a new payment option that essentially lets players of the company’s new virtual world, Wizard101 (www.wizard101.com) decide for themselves which game payment plan suits them best, whether it’s via monthly subscription or micropayment. Each of the four imaginative 3D worlds currently in Wizard101 contains zones that are now individually unlockable through micropayment. A considerable amount of game content remains free to play. anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
11/10 Rock Island, IL – Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor 11/11 Bloomington, IN – The Cinemat 11/12 St Louis, MO – Cicero’s 11/13 Indianapolis, IN – Sam’s Saloon 11/15 Philadelphia, PA – The Pi Lam (UPENN) anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Veteran children’s software developer Fluid Entertainment announces the official launch today of Emerald Island, a new MMOG (massively multiplayer online game) for children. Available for play immediately at www.emeraldisland.com, Emerald Island offers kids a green-themed virtual world featuring fun and adventure, awesome games and cool characters. Players are challenged to “Help Save Emerald Island!†from environmental destruction at the hands of the pillaging Pirat invaders. Designed for children age 6…
“…a sublime combination of dour, druggy vocals and corkscrewing guitars.” – J. Edward Keyes of Rollingstone anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Hailing from Brighton, UK, /PASSENGER. released their debut album, Wicked Man’s Rest, in America on August 5, 2008. After a short US tour which included several busking performances this June, our boys came back to the US for a lengthier US tour as well as several CMJ showcases that inspired audiences with their heartfelt lyrics and charismatic wit, once again. Jay NeuFuturwww.neufutur.com
SECRETLY CANADIAN is very proud to announce the re-release of “Vicious Circle”, the essential debut punk album by the Midwest punk legends, Zero Boys. In addition we are also releasing for the first time the lost second album, “History Of”, which includes the classic “Livin’ In The ’80s” EP. These two releases constitute the entirety of their recorded output from the classic ’79-’83 era and will be available January 20,…
Relient K will hit the road with tobyMac on November 13th for the “Winter Wonder-Slam” tour. As befitting the season, the band will play several Christmas songs as well as a variety of hits and fan favorites from its 10-year history. U.S. Marines will be on hand to collect toys for The Marines Toys for Tots Foundation, so fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift to the concert.…
Atari and Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), today announced that development is complete on Neverwinter Nights(TM) 2: Storm of Zehir. Developed by world-renowned studio Obsidian Entertainment, the second expansion pack for the acclaimed Neverwinter Nights 2 delivers thrilling original D&D(R) adventures made even more exciting by a host of new gameplay features. Jay NeuFuturwww.neufutur.com
The world’s best-selling CD compilation series, NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC!, celebrates 10 chart topping years with a special anniversary CD THE BEST OF NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! 10TH ANNIVERSARY containing hit songs from the past decade. The album will be released on CD and digitally on November 11th. Jay NeuFuturwww.neufutur.com
Fans of American Beauty, will be clamoring over the new dark comedy, Cruel But Necessary releasing this November by Sommerville House, Critical Mass and KOCH Entertainment. It is a one of a kind comedic drama, directed by award winning actor/director Saul Rubinek that exposes viewers to the unique and quirky life of Betty Munson, a recent divorcee who begins to videotape every aspect of her life. Jay NeuFuturwww.neufutur.com
The Song: The Metermaids envelop us in their unique brand of hip-hop with the title track from their debut album, Nightlife. Backed by a hard-hitting beat that enraptures listeners in a repetitive motif, emcees Sentence and Swell expose an emotional honesty that cuts through the complex issues of life that are so often over-simplified into black and white. In one of his more poignant moments, Sentence raps, “Build me a…
Metal Mind Productions presents re-releases of 3 full-length albums from the discography of TANK: “Tank†(1987), “The Return Of A Filth Hounds Live†(1988) and “Still At War†(2002). anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com
Digital Praise(R) Inc., the leader in Christian-themed, family-friendly entertainment software, today announced that Guitar Praise — the new, inspirational PC guitar controller game that allows players of all ages to rock out to tracks by the best bands in Contemporary Christian Rock — is now available in stores. Game on!! SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
MouseAbout hails from the indie music hotbed of Austin Texas. On their MySpace the band list under their musical influences as everyone from The Beatles, pink Floyd, and AC/DC, to Johnny Cash Elliot Smith, and Public Enemy. As you might imagine with such an eclectic list their music is very hard to pigeonhole into one particular style SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
Several of Atlanta’s most skilled underground emcees have teamed up with DJ Dainja of Psyche Origami to develop a mix-tape like no other. It combines the old definition (live to tape DJ mixing) with the new idea (rappers spitting over various beats). On “16 Bars of Gold”, DJ Dainja dropped the instrumental tracks in one take with scratch transitions and a flawless mix using nothing but vinyl, giving the cd…
Streets booming with new album from Jay Billin The Wolf Man Los Angeles, CA – Mixing slick moves and aggressive hip-hop energy, Jay Billin The Wolf Man is sending the rumble out into the streets while A&R Select – the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA – sends out the word about that rumble. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…