Michael St. James

Mapex Drums Unveils Uplift Campaign

Mapex Drums, in partnership with our artist roster, is proud to announce the launch of the Uplift campaign, creating a platform for Mapex drummers to host fun and educational drumming events in their own communities. Uplift gives Mapex Artists a chance to change lives...
Taylor 810e DLX Review

Taylor 810e DLX Review

Performer goes hands-on with the gorgeous Taylor 810e DLX acoustic guitar in its latest review....

Record Review: The Plastic Arts

The Plastic Arts Academy Clonez San Francisco, CA (Self-released) “Serenading acoustic ballads from poetic a troubadour” “Waiting For You (To Come Dance)” opens up with a serenading master. The...

Record Review: The Illness

The Illness A Monument To Our Gilded Age San Francisco, CA (Self-released) “A brutal tribute to prog rock, fueled by jazz-influenced instrumentation” The Illness packs more than earned comparisons...

Record Review: The Funkees

The Funkees Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 Nigeria/London (Soundway Records) “Must-own Afro-funk rock (preferably on double vinyl)” This is a collection of...

Record Review: Daydream Vacation

Daydream Vacation Dare Seize the Fire Seattle, WA (Self-released) “A Femme Fatale of Sensual Synth-Pop” The debut album from Emerald City duo Daydream Vacation, Dare Seize the Fire, is a colorfully...

Record Review: Butterfly Boucher

Butterfly Boucher Butterfly Boucher Adelaide, Australia (Self-released) “Self determined Aussie pop with catchy hooks” The self-titled album from Australian native Butterfly Boucher is a declaration...