“It is better to light a candle than to curse the dark… put up your fist if all you want is freedom” Reminiscent of a campfire sing-along with close friends, “In The Beginning” blends an organic sound of guitars, handclaps and drums with K’naan’s storytelling. Rhyming with a tribal intensity, K’naan cries out for his voice to be heard in a style that pays homage to the oral traditions of…
In the wake of their US headlining SUNZ YOUR BUNZ TOUR, brutal Massachusetts quartet, THE ACACIA STRAIN, has announced three northeast record release shows in celebration of their latest effort Continent (Prosthetic Records). The three dates, which will immediately follow the completion of the band’s current European trek with Annotations of an Autopsy and Knights of the Abyss, are scheduled for August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in Maine, Rhode Island,…
Kath Bloom and Loren Connors, both Connecticut natives, met in 1976 at New Haven arts venue The Theatre And The Space. Using his family name Mazzacane, Loren was playing in an improvised, experimental duo with fellow guitarist Tom Hanford, while Kath was an intrigued audience member. Loren, 27 at the time, worked as a janitor at Yale University, occasionally accessing the university’s music library after hours to absorb their collection…
Toronto Indie Week winner to donate 20% of album proceeds to Action Against Hunger “Clara Lofaro is destined to become a household name. … Her songs are laced with soulful grooves, and her vocals ooze with both vulnerability and defiance.†– METRO TORONTO 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…
Scarlett’s debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head is now available in stores and online. The album features 10 Tom Waits covers and one original track. I have listening party streams below featuring six tracks from the album, streaming video of Scarlett’s first single “Falling Down,†and other assets below. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit the song set list for Rock Band(TM) 2, the next evolution of the groundbreaking Rock Band music platform. The Rock Band 2 soundtrack will feature over 100 songs with over 80 songs…
These Mid-Western darlings plan on touring all summer long- See how many people they can fit in a VAN! For the Second Year in a row Gentleman Auction House were nominated for Best Pop Band by the Riverfront Times Named “Best Local Act Gone National” By The Riverfront Times; 2007 SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
After giving fans a taste of what’s to come at last month’s stellar Celebrate Brooklyn performance, Cold War Kids announce details of their highly anticipated sophomore album. An impressive and lushly textured follow-up to their critically acclaimed robbers & cowards (2006), Loyalty To Loyalty will be released on Downtown Records in September ’08. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…
Hardcore Metal heavyweights HATEBREED have announced a September 2, 2008 release date for their first-ever DVD, Live Dominance. The DVD will include the band’s entire 80 minute show shot in front of a crazed, sold-out crowd at Harpo’s in Detroit on the Supremacy tour, plus additional live concert footage shot all over the globe in such cities as Philadelphia, New-Haven, New York and more. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…
When it comes to power metal, it’s not easy to come up with an original formula that would conjoin pure heaviness, catchy melodies and top-notch musical skills. Fortunately, New Eden is one of these bands that manage to get the job done and deliver a prime selection of tasty riffs and memorable vocals. Metal Mind Productions presents the re-release of the group’s second LP, “Obscure Master Plan†which shows exactly…
If you think that Sepultura is the only decent metal band from Brazil, you definitely haven’t heard 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. Under that moniker the band released only one album called “Discerning Forcesâ€, which proved to be a phenomenal combination of brutality and…
“The impact the Chicagoans have left on the face of extreme music since 2004’s Eulogy IV EP is undeniable.” – Metal Maniacs “…the year’s most bleakly anthemic metal songs.” – Decibel Chicago’s ever-evolving NACHTMYSTIUM will join their similarly sonically expansive brethren in Boris and Torche for a week-long run through parts of Canada and the U.S. The tour will see the band play from Montreal to Milwaukee in mid-July, when…
JULY 12&13  SP20 FESTIVAL Seattle WA Complete Information http://www.subpop.com/releases/sub_pop/misc/sub_pops_20th_anniversary Festival Line Up  http://www.subpop.com/channel/news/sp20_festival_details (new additions announced to the Comedy Night: Kristen Schaal + David Cross!) 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…
Saturday July 19 2008 SNEAKERS AND SPEAKERS @ CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS Concord, New Hampshire Saturday August 2 2008 NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL Newport, Rhode Island Saturday August 9 2008 ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL New York Thursday August 14 & Saturday August 16 2008 PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL Schwenksville, Pennsylvania Friday August 22 2008 OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL San Francisco, California SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…
Patriotism in song usually emanates from country & western singers. Patriotism, pride and passion are felt, but seldom verbalized, by African-Americans. “I’m An American,†an emotive and timely new ode to American troops, touchingly delivered by established Las Vegas crooner Daniel Lowery, who is African-American, was released nationwide. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…
As the summer approaches BBC Radio 1’s bastion of dance music has announced his bold new Ibiza plans for 2008. WONDERLAND, Pete’s brand new concept night, will be coming to Eden, San Antonio on Friday 13th June and running each week until Friday 26th September. Combining state of the art technology with a cutting edge line up each week, this will be Ibiza’s roadblock night of 2008. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant,…
Virgin Records southern rock quintet Saving Abel, currently conquering a wide swath of rock radio with the winningly uninhibited first single, “Addicted,†will be bringing their hard-playing, hard-partying sound all around the country, with the announcement of a two-month series of tour dates with Puddle of Mudd, kicking off in early July. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
THE END RECORDS have reissued two of NOVEMBERS DOOM’s earlier albums both with new artwork, remastered and with bonus tracks. The albums reissued are: the 1995 debut “Amid its Hallowed Mirth” and 1999’s “Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers.” Both are in stores now. 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…
Metal Mind Productions presents the first official release of Naumachia’s second full-length album – “Callous Kagathosâ€. The album, recorded in November 2005 in Hertz Studio (used previously by Vader and Decapitated), was a huge step forward in all aspects. The music was heavier, faster and more brutal than it was on their debut release “Wrathomâ€. It featured original, intriguing and fresh metal compositions. “Callous Kagathos” was released in late 2006…
South85, an up-and-coming Americana band based in Upstate SC, releases its debut CD, “El Camino”, today. “El Camino” is a perfect calling card for the band’s sound and attitude, showcasing a catalog of top-notch  original tunes by songwriter, bandleader, and harmony vocalist Kathy Osborne, delivered in standout classic country style by lead vocalist Tracy Wyatt. These two highly engaging front persons deliver a cowgirlish take on love and life amid…