Interview by Charlie Weinmann Photographs by Eron Rauch Listen to Matt’s new album, Fanatics here! How long have you been working in Los…
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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, a…
Abe Rounds – Doing the Rounds
Abe Rounds has been busier than ever playing with music with the likes of Andrew Bird, Meshell Ndegeocello and Madison Cunningham. He’s in and o…
Lang Zhao on the Chinese Interpretation of Gospel Drumming
This drumming phenome from China might not be the most obvious musician to take Gospel Drumming to its next iteration and yet, his book An Analytical …
18 Over the Bar Exercises (From Issue 75)
Please enjoy this video playlist demonstrating the eight exercises featured in our latest issue. Thank you to our friend in the UK, James Sharp, for p…
Nate Morton is a Fraudprophet
Nate Morton is one of the most highly visible yet covert drummers via his gig on NBC’s The Voice. He’s captured a host of fans due to his deep pocket …
Mike Healy of Papadosio
For the past 12 or so years, Mike Healy has provided a solid back beat and groove for Papadosio, the jam/funk band from Asheville, NC with a serious f…
Ty Segall & Charles Moothart Talk Double Drumming
As a drummer himself, Ty has always featured the drums as a main component of what makes his music stand out, but for this album he’s gone one s…
Catching Up with Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon
Photos: Alex Kluft One of rock music’s most beloved groups performs tomorrow night at Kaaboo Music Festival in San Diego. Drumhead’s resid…
Jon Biggs – Smokin’ In The House
So effortless is his technique, Jon is one of those drummers who’s sticks never seem to actually make contact with the drumheads (think Keith Carlock …
Jon Saldanha – It’s About Awareness
Canadian Jon Saldanha doesn’t limit himself to being a force ONLY behind the drums. He has played with Grammy Award Winning artists like Ben Fielding …
Meet Morgan Simpson – Drummer of black midi and Rising Rock Sensation
Since he was just two years old, Morgan has pursued the drums through a variety of avenues, from session work to various bands. He also won Young Drum…