Simple design, practical application, and brilliant sound, are the three pillars that stand as the foundation for the somewhat newly created (but by no means unfamiliar) A&F Drum Company. There are so many adjectives that come to mind when I think about this company and what they’ve achieved since their start just over six years ago; organic, creative, inventive, bold, versatile, and brave are some that come to mind. But the one that has stuck with me since the first time I laid eyes on and played them is pure artistry. What do I mean by “pure artistry?” True artists are driven by their desire to create something, it’s written in their DNA to pursue their passion in their given medium. Monetary gains and notoriety be damned. We drummers have certain magical sounds innately embedded in us. These sounds inspire us to sit at the drums and create rhythms and […]

April 2023 Issue