Features
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Clem Burke: Pure Pop Power
“Clem was new wave’s premier drum showman, but his showmanship never got in the way of his emphatic, tom-heavy drumming style. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Howard Grimes
He might not share quite the same name recognition as some of his contemporaries, but his deep grooves grace many of the heaviest and most well-known soul recordings of all time. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Hozoji Matheson-Margullis
Covering lead and backing vocals while playing over rapidly shifting arrangements—with a refreshing open-handed approach—she can’t help TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Elaine Bradley
The plan was clear for Neon Trees’ new album: big sounds, big ideas, and big performances. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Harvey Mason: The Groove Is All Around
Harvey Mason is one of the most recorded musicians in history. His precise, soul-filled drumming has knocked out fans of sophisticated groove playing for more than forty years, on such seminal albums as TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
Lee Goodness
Curtis Mayfield was unlike any other soul artist, and the job of servicing his timeless grooves was a unique challenge, especially during the dawn of electronic drums. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Shirazette Tinnin
This drummer has put no small amount of her rich life experiences into her scalding solo debut. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Anup Sastry
The progressive metal powerhouse knocks it out of the park on Intervals’ recently released third album, A Voice Within. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gerald Cleaver
The exploratory drummer/leader and accomplice to Joe Morris, Craig Taborn, and others at the forefront of the jazz avant-garde has a deep respect for existing forms— TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Omar Hakim
It makes perfect sense that he’s among the small group of key musicians Daft Punk called on to take the EDM duo’s already famous grooves to the next phase. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Being The New Guy
Your abilities will never be more scrutinized than after you’ve accepted a job to replace a drummer whose playing helped define the sound of a popular band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Valentino Arteaga
Of Mice & Men’s drummer takes a step forward on the band’s third album, tapping into his nu-metal roots and embracing fresh and fierce sounds. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
John “Twink” Alder
The drummer/sonic explorer details his work with the Pretty Things, Syd Barrett, and a bevy of other quintessential psychedelic acts. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jameo Brown
To those who feel that the future of jazz is linked to its ability to absorb other styles, this drummer, who has worked extensively with leaders such as Bobby Hutcherson and Geri Allen, is beating a path full of promise.…
