Chris Devine

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...
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Record Review: Spoek Mathambo

by | Jan 10, 2012 |

Spoek Mathambo Put Some Red On It EP Johannesburg, South Africa “Indie hip-hop shows off its best side and a few alter egos” South African musician Spoek Mathambo follows last year's full-length...

Record Review: Serious Problems

by | Jan 10, 2012 | ,

Serious Problems 2011 EP Richmond, VA “Punky Brew-sters” The adage goes that if you like one hardcore band, you like them all.  Stripped down, raw, and blistering - lightning tempos, aggressive...

Record Review: Phantogram

by | Jan 10, 2012 |

Phantogram Nightlife New York, NY “A percussive and slick urban soundtrack to hopeful nights and starry skies” Nightlife has New York’s duo, Phantogram, back in action. Sarah Barthel’s crooning over...

Vinyl of the Month: Mondo Ray

by | Jan 10, 2012 | ,

Mondo Ray Hypnotized b/w Nothing Munich, Germany “Euro Punks Trash Das Garage” Mondo Ray comes to us from the land of lederhosen and sauerkraut, which might evoke thoughts of Mike Myers’ “Sprockets”...