The laggy beat maker and percussion enthusiast talks about his sound and his process in making music with the sensational band from Down Under.…
Joe McMurray – On the road with Mac Demarco
Joe reflects on his career thus far, passion projects and playing in the nude.…
Connection Is Key: Tying Vintage Design with Modern Performance
Sometimes when you’re searching for the right tool for the job, the solution can be found by looking into the past. As far as modern drumsticks go today, there are hundreds of great options that satis…
Designing Your Dreams: Dream Cymbals is Pushing the Envelope of Modern Cymbal Making
In an industry that’s over 400 years old, it’s hard to imagine how anyone could come along and change the game, but in 2006 Andy Morris was dreaming up ways to do just that. His desire to contribute s…
Jason McGerr – Knowing What It Takes
It’s certainly a rare thing, to see a band continue to grow their career after 20 something years of going through the motions. Death Cab For Cutie is a prime example, having maintained three of the f…
John “The Baron” Von Ohlen: May 31, 1941 – October 3, 2018
There’s no question–the legacy John Von Ohlen leaves behind has inspired countless musicians and will continue to encourage growth and exploration for all who come across his name. On October 3, we lo…
Louie Bellson: A Life of Persistence, Patience and Modesty
When we think of the great drummers that have walked this planet, several factors come into play when defining how greatness relates to that person. Of course, every drummer who can be referred to as …
Mitch Mitchell, A Man So Experienced
When we hear the name Jimi Hendrix, our thoughts are inundated with a range of images and connotations. We’re tempted to imagine a fuzzy-haired silhouette tinted blue and purple, and associate it with…
A Drummer’s Dream – The JammJam featuring Kaz Rodriguez, Aaron Spears, Luke Holland, Matt Garstka, Rico Nichols, Devon Taylor, Thaddeus Dixon and more.
“This might be one of the biggest drum events of the year.” – Luke Holland Situated between Sunset and Hollywood Blvd., among bizarre Hollywood attractions and famous landmarks, is a newly minted perf…
An Educational Animated Series for Young Drummers
Jimmy Pemberton is a Boston-based artist who’s made his living playing the drums as well as teaching them. He’s already made his mark within the music community, but his newest venture has him working…
Ted Poor – When the Music is Calling…
Ted Poor has become skilled in balancing the many spinning plates of which call for his unique blend of musical seasoning. Along with touring and recording with artists like Chris Thile and Andrew Bir…
Tamir Barzilay – Originality at Play
For musicians, there is no direct path to success, and sometimes success is just what you make of it. Tamir Barzilay, 37, didn’t choose to become a musician to be a rock star. For him, success is bein…
Gregory Clifford – White Denim’s New Beat Guy
White Denim’s newest drummer talks about how he got the gig and what it took to get up to speed.…
A Conversation with Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose knows how to lay it down. His super heavy and flavorful style of drumming has complimented the music of Cory Wong, Theo Katzman, Caleb Hawley, Joe Louis Walker and many more.…
Jay Bellerose – Dancing Days
Jay is a tricky one to pin-down; he’s not online, no social media and he rarely gives interviews. But his privacy allows him to focus on the task at hand, which for Jay, is creating honest and beautif…
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 Drummer of Year in 2014. Today, Morgan makes it a poin…
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 step further, incorporating long-time pal and drumm…