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On The Beat with Mike Avenaim: Shares Studio Tips
Hey everyone in Modern Drummer land, I’m Mike Avenaim. I spend most of my time as a session drummer and music director here in Los Angeles, but I also work in studio engineering, producing, programming, and composition for TV and…
Online Exclusive: Malachi DeLorenzo
Photo by Derek Brad In the January 2018 issue of MD, the drummer and producer talked about the subtle, refined, and contemplated figures and tones that bedeck indie/folk singer-songwriter’s Langhorne Slim’s latest effort, Lost at Last (Vol. 1). In this…
On The Beat with Ben Anderson of Nothing More: Talks New Record and Challenging Expectations
Photo by Kelly McEwan What’s up, Modern Drummer! It’s Ben Anderson from Nothing More here. I’ve been a part of various touring and non-touring groups over my eighteen years of drumming, but the last two years I’ve been with the…
Bissonette Brothers Jam and Interview
From Maynard Ferguson to David Lee Roth, and all ten seasons of the hit T.V. series Friends to Ringo Starr and Elton John. The Bissonette brothers have overcome the greatest odds to remain consistently relevant in an industry that’s constantly…
On The Beat with Chris Gaylor of the All American Rejects: Shares EP and Film Sweat
Hello everyone! First off, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Chris Gaylor and I play drums/percussion for the All American Rejects. I’ve been lucky enough to claim that title for about sixteen years now. I am so…
On The Beat with Ian Chang of Son Lux and Landlady: Talks Solo Project and New EP
Hello MD readers! I’m Ian Chang, and it’s an honor to share a bit about myself with you here “On The Beat.” I started reading Modern Drummer as a kid growing up in Hong Kong, and it exposed me to…
On The Beat with Ryan Bennett of Madame Mayhem: Talks New Record and Gear
Hey Modern Drummer readers! My name is Ryan Bennett and I am touring with Madame Mayhem in promotion of her new record Ready For Me. I’ve played drums for Eye Empire, Texas Hippie Coalition, Straight Line Stitch, Everybody Panic, 3…
On The Beat with Kristina Schiano: Talks Determination
Hey Modern Drummer family! My name is Kristina Schiano and it’s awesome to virtually meet you! I’m a twenty-two year old, self-taught drummer from Brooklyn, New York, who transformed her bedroom into a film and recording studio. What do you…
Jerry Gaskill Interview and Exclusive Performance from King's X!
We are excited to present two exclusive videos with King's X and founding drummer, Jerry Gaskill. King's X has maintained a strong and loyal following across the globe since the rock trio debuted in the late '70s. The band includes…
On The Beat with Ole Nesset of Death by Unga Bunga: Talks Band, Tours, and Drumkit
Death By Unga Bunga at the stage during Stavernfestivalen in Stavern on July 8, 2016. Photo by Tore Saetre Hello, fellow drummers! My name is Ole Nesset and I am from Norway. I just got back home after a month…
On The Beat with Jeremy Carlstedt: Talks Recordings, Influences, and Gear
Photo by Avraham Bank. Hello Modern Drummer readers! This is New York City-based drummer/percussionist/songwriter Jeremy Carlstedt, and I’m happy to be here “On The Beat” sharing some of my past, present, and future with you. Since moving to New York…
Win This Alesis Strike Pro Electronic Drumkit
The prize features an eleven-piece state-of-the-art electronic drumkit with a 14" dual-zone snare, four dual-zone toms (8", 10", 12", and 14"), a 14" kick, a 16" three-zone ride, three dual-zone 14" crashes (with choke feature) and a 12" moveable…
On The Beat with UK Drummer Mark Heaney: Talks Solo Record Fortunes
Hello MD! Fortunes is an album I’d been wanting to make for a long time. My last solo drum album, Origins, was released back in 2014, so it’s been a while. Ever since I started creating solo music the process…
On The Beat with Chris Camilleri of Liverpool and the Happy Together Tour: Talks Legends and Opportunities
Hello, MD “On The Beat” readers! Growing up in the ’60s, and learning my instrument as that amazing music was being produced, I never had any idea that I’d be playing it (and getting paid) five decades down the road.…
