Making a living performing and creating music is one of the most challenging undertakings a drummer faces, all drummers aim to play at the peak of their craft. Julien Barbagallo exemplifies what determination and a positive attitude can accomplish. Barbagallo is currently on The Slow Rush Tour with Tame Impala and is expanding the boundaries of what a drummer can do live while serving to counterbalance the band’s massive and modern psychedelic sound. Barbagallo is a multi-instrumentalist who has five studio albums to his credit: Barbaghamon, Les Grands Brûlés, Danse dans les ailleurs, Grand chien, and Amor de lonhhe. He is pushing the boundries of French music while experimenting with new sounds. With the release of his newest album Les Grands Brûlés, Barbagallo expands his own sound and creates something fresh. We hear more of an electronic psychedelic disco sound on songs such as “Debout.” Additionally, we hear his range […]

May 2022 Issue