Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Angie Boylan
Angie Boylan’s Brooklyn, New York–based band, Freezing Cold, was on the... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Technique Vs. Musicality Remove Yourself and Let Nature Guide You
A lot of drummers like to pit technique and musicality against each other as if they’re polar opposites. But they’re actually very closely related. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rhythmic Emotion -A Masterclass in Applying Tension-and-Release to Your Drumming
A Masterclass in Applying Tension-and-Release to Your Drumming TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Warren Storm
A new biography pays long-overdue attention to a legendary drummer TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Big Beat of Hard-Bop Great Art Blakey
In both deeds and words, Art Blakey was the definition of a dedicated jazz musician, mentor, and musical messenger. His driving, thunderous, and propulsive playing style synthesized the rhythmic approach of West African drumming coupled with American blues. TO READ…
Gregg Bissonette Breaks Down Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?”
The contemporary studio/touring great gives his take on a classic beat by funk pioneer David Garibaldi. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Pretenders’ Martin Chambers
The band’s founding drummer finds himself back on tape for the first TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Welch Tuning Systems Artistry Series Drumset
A smooth, strong, and stable method for tensioning an entire drum with a single key. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Canopus Type-R Drumset
A deliberately more aggressive-sounding option from Japan’s premier boutique brand. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dream Eclipse Series Cymbals
After considerable success with the original 21" Dark Matter Eclipse ride, Dream decided to flesh out a full setup of partially lathed cymbals. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Latin-Jazz Great Jimmy Branly
We recently caught up with Cuban-born/L.A.-based drummer Jimmy Branly before a gig at the famed Baked Potato music club. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
John Niekrasz of Method Body
Portland, Oregon, drummer and poet John Niekrasz TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Reflections of My Life
Hi, and welcome to 1970! We editors really enjoy doing these theme issues, and we hope you take as much pleasure from them. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bobby Drake
He came up through the ranks of the famed Minneapolis rock scene and has been banging it out with celebrated indie rock band the Hold Steady. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
