Steve Lyman is certainly a force to be reckoned with. Initially he was surrounded by classical guitar and flute played by his parents. Steve has always had a knack for composition and has applied it to his drumming. He has worked across many genres—from jazz to funk to intense electronic music to drum and bass, and with artists such as Machinedrum, José James, Donny McCaslin, Austin White, Chase Baird, and Gilad Hekselman. Steve’s drumming transcends typical boundaries and he has redefined his playing to be an extension of his view on inclusion and balance. In this interview, we dive into how he’s developed his unmistakable sound, his relationship with himself, finding peace in his life (both musically and otherwise,) and what we can look forward to hearing from him in the future. MD: I guess we’ll start from the beginning; what initially drew you to music and drumming? SL: So, […]

May 2022 Issue