By Scott Sobol Talk to any rock musician whose been around a while and you’ll find there are certain benchmark albums that the general public might not know of or remember well, but serious rock music…
An analytical approach to mind-body connection and creative phrasing
Story by Kelly King Photos by Ekaterina Gorbacheva In rejection of the naysayers who talk about musicians of the past (all respect to previous generations), we are increasingly witnessing drummers who…
Roland Announces TAIKO-1, a Portable Electronic Version of the Traditional Japanese Taiko Drum
Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 2020 — Roland announces TAIKO-1 Electronic Taiko Percussion, a portable electronic taiko drum with a versatile range of Japanese percussion sounds. As a Japanese company, …
Ronald Bruner Jr. Featured on Jammcard’s Debut Full-Length Album
Jammcard announced this week that they have started their own record label, Jammcard Music: “We are happy to announce our debut full length album, Terrace Martin’s Gray Area – Live a…
Philadelphia-based Sam Becht of Remo Drive Eats Bananas
Interview by Chloe Rech from Texas Sam Becht, better known by his project name and Instagram handle, @sambekt, knows how to bring life and authenticity to everything he does. His social media follower…
Gary Husband’s Drum Tuition Videocast Series
Internationally acclaimed British drummer Gary Husband wants to motivate you to realize your own potential, and to become inspired by your individuality. He has been hard at work creating his Drum Tui…
PROMARK Drumsticks Launches SPYR Mallet Line – Available Now
FARMINGDALE, New York – Promark Drumsticks is thrilled to announce the launch of SPYR, a new mallet line, available now. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned percussionists, designers, and ed…
Jam With Sheila E. And Win Prizes From DC and LP.
Enter Sheila E.’s #NoLineDrumLine contest. Watch the Promo Video Starring Sheila E. Submit your performance video Sheila E., the Queen of Percussion, is back with her new single “No Line&…
L.A. Artist Matt Mayhall Talks New Jazz Album and Life as a Working Drummer
Interview by Charlie Weinmann Photographs by Eron Rauch Listen to Matt’s new album, Fanatics here! How long have you been working in Los Angeles now, and remind me where you moved here f…
A Conversation with Matt Kelly of The Dropkick Murphys
Hidden away in South Boston lies an unassuming building in the back of a plain-looking parking lot. Across the street is a small convenience store, as well as a number of office buildings with people…
Ringo Starr’s Peace & Love Statue + New Book “Another Day In The Life”
Words and photos by Alex Kluft “Another Day In The Life” On October 30th, the iconic Ringo Starr, legendary Director David Lynch and world-renowned photographer Henry Diltz came together w…
Yamaha announces the free V2 firmware for the EAD10 electronic acoustic drum module
Yamaha today announced the free V2 firmware for the EAD10 electronic acoustic drum module, adding new creative functionality and customizable settings for drum recording, rehearsal and teaching applic…