Rumpus grew up on punk rock and carried that raw, restless energy straight into the DJ booth. With a drum kit wired into his sets, he’s turning dance floors upside down, proving that live drumming can hit just as hard in the electronic world as it does on a stage with amps and guitars. Photos Courtesy MD: What got you into playing drums and performing live at a young age? R: When I was 12 years old, my mom said, “I want you to try the drums,” which is the weirdest thing for a parent to say. Electronic drums weren’t around back then, so it was always a matter of listening to someone sit in the basement and bang away horribly out of beat. She was super supportive and said, “I think this would be great for you. You’re always full of energy.” She put me in drum lessons which […]

February 2026 Issue