Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performances from the drummer and/or musicians in the band. This column is not restricted to only recordings, we will also be spotlighting new books and DVD’s that are being released. We encourage our readers to listen to the recordings that inspire them and keep looking for new musical avenues to explore. You’ll never know what new music you might find inspiring! Listen and learn. Robin TrowerFor Earth Below 50th Anniversary Special Edition 4 CD BoxBill Lordan drumsChrysalis Records In 2020, when Modern Drummer spoke to drummer Bill Lordan about his book From the Basement to the Coliseum, there weren’t a lot of recordings available to hear his drumming. Lordan had recorded in the last edition of Sly and The Family […]

July 2025 Issue