As they come off of their tour with Aimee Mann, THE SUBMARINES have been asked to join the Brazilian Girls on a handful of west coast dates before appearing at the LA Weekly Detour Festival on October 4 (tour dates below). 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…
Shinedown is an act that has been together for a solid seven years, first getting into the realm of common knowledge with their 2003 effort “Leave A Whisperâ€. In the years that have followed since the release of that album, they released 2005’s “Us and Them†and 2007’s “The Sound of Madnessâ€, the band has really been able to go forth and gain legions of adherents. If individuals want to…
Inspired by the LA Weekly’s revelatory interview with Ms. Maureen Yancey a/k/a Ma Dukes, mother of deceased producer and hip hop luminary James Yancy a/k/a J Dilla, Anti-/Epitaph recording artists Solillaquists of Sound have decided to put the power of change into the hands of the people. 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,…
HOLLYWOOD, CA (September 12, 2008) – You’ll laugh ogre and ogre again as all of your favorite characters from the largest theatrical animated franchise ever celebrate the holidays as only they know how in DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek the Halls, debuting on DVD November 4th. The delightfully original story and instant holiday classic garnered sensational ratings when it premiered on ABC in November of 2007, drawing by far the night’s highest…
Hollywood Undead’s story may be as mysterious and misunderstood as the masks the band wears — until now. From famed director  Jonas Akerlund (Metallica, Blink 182) comes The Undead Story. The artfully crafted piece debunks the myth behind the glamour’s of Hollywood and gives viewers an in-depth look into the world of Hollywood Undead, from where they live to how it all started to the influences behind the music. Watch…
“In a business ruled by swine, all pigs are upwardly mobile—and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely.” – Hunter S Thompson 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…
There is more than the legend of Johnny Cash that lives on. There is even more than his timeless music. There is also one of his dreams — to help build a hospital in Kenya — an idea of Reverend Jack Shaw who was one of Cash’s closest friends and spiritual advisers. On September 17, 1991, The Johnny Cash Show performed a benefit concert for that purpose at the Greater…
Stephan Said, formerly Smith, the Iraqi-American artist increasingly hailed as “this generation’s Woody Guthrie” and compared to protest legends Bob Marley, Dylan, and John Lennon, debuts songs from his up-coming vanguard album with Grammy winning producer Hal Willner and an all-star orchestra with Cindy Blackman, Kevin Hunter, Lenny Pickett, Art Baron, Earl Gardner, Jane Scaprantoni, and internationally renowned guests including Salman Ahmed of the Pakistani rock group Junoon. This unforgettable…
This magazine is 1/2 size and contains 12 pages of awesomeness .Done by Owen Wilson, this zine has been around for an ass long time. I know that I’ve been reviewed by his other zine, Indy Unleashed, and the format of this is around the same as IU. Most of the zine has reviews of other zines in it, but there are a few interesting pieces to be found in…
For Immediate Release: (New York) The Meddling Kids, a 4-piece rock band from Rochester, NY, smack in the middle of meddling kidsthe “snow belt” yeah, there isn’t much to do in the dead of winter but fortunately you got the Kids writing songs that will have you singing along, well after the show is over. Tyler (Vocals/Guitar), Rezz (Guitar), Brian (Bass) and Billy (Drums) combine classic rock influences, such as…
Tom Kat Records | DSN Music, a service of the Digital Syndicate Network, formally announced today that they have signed the Fresno-based active rock group Mercury Bullet, to a recording contract with Tom Kat Records. 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…
The diagnosis is deadly as the heart-pounding film Pathology debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray September 23rd from MGM Home Entertainment. Starring Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes,†Rocky Balboa), Alyssa Milano (Charmed, “My Name Is Earlâ€) and Michael Weston (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,†“Scrubs,â€, The Last Kiss) and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Marc Schoelermann, Pathology follows a group of medical students working in a Washington, D.C. morgue who start a sinister…
Time Past Time Passing is an album of all-new material from English guitar legend Michael Chapman one of the great innovators and heavyweights of the British music scene from the 1960’s onwards. It was self produced at Phoenix studio, a small studio in Northern England near the end of Hadrian’s Wall. Though largely unknown in the U.S. Chapman’s peers are the likes of Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson and the equally…
The Executioners have returned! Reactivated and armed with a ferocious new album Blood Money, Guillotine sets the benchmark of intense Thrash Metal to deadly new heights; essential melodic hooks with just the right amount brewed into perfection to split your skull into pieces! 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…
Get ready for a celebratory experience — Puentes’s collaboration with Maraca is expected to be a cocktail of eclectic rhythms & Salsa melodies! Don’t miss them! Sweeping your souls with Salsa rhythms and heart felt ballads, international Cuban Sonero Adonis Puentes joins Orlando Valle “Maraca” for an unforgettable tour throughout the United States. Adonis and Maraca kick-off the tour throughout the United States on August 27, 2008 at Yoshi’s Jazz…
“Pass It On,” New CD from Grammy-Winning Bassist-Composer Dave Holland, Due for September 23 Release on Dare2/Emarcy Records One of the most respected figures in jazz today, Dave Holland has been honored for his innovative work in many musical contexts, ranging from duo to quintet to big band. On his new CD “Pass It On,” the bassist debuts his stellar sextet, comprised of colleagues old and new. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…
Celebrated young Norwegian composer’s solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo’s debut album. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
Seattle-based, R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo released their first music video, “Make Up My Mind,” this week to both on-line video outlets and major networks. The video was filmed in New York City and directed by James “Latin” Clark, with photography direction by Matt Workman, whose reel includes Busta Rhymes and KRS ONE. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
Hip-hop super-producer and emcee Oddisee has signed a deal to produce and record songs for two projects with Mello Music Group. Hip-hop super-producer Oddisee has inked a deal to produce and record songs for two new projects with Mello Music Group. The first project is a double disc compilation titled “101” & “102” slated for release on CD & Vinyl in early November of this year. The second project is…
In a press release sent out by Sunset Records today, Richtaste announces their new album “Lights And Shades,” their highly anticipated sophomore album, is set to be in stores worldwide on September 23. 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…