January 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 1
On 01st Jan 2019
Articles in January 2019
Gang of Four’s Solid Gold
One of the downsides of making a groundbreaking, influential album is that your other records often get overlooked. So it goes with Leeds, U.K., post-punk trailblazers Gang of Four. While the band’s 1979 debut LP, Entertainment!, is rightfully hailed as…
Pat McGee with Stars
On the road, the drummer melds acoustic and electronic elements to propel the indie veterans’ infectious tunes.
LCD/Legado - B20 Bronze Snares
A limited run of rolled-shell drums built from handcrafted Turkish cymbals.
Bobby Sanabria
Inspiration is as important as information to this famed performer and educator. His latest project provides heaps of both, as it reimagines a great American musical tale.
What’s Your Favorite ’90s Rock Drumming Album?
From the emergence of grunge and nü metal to evolutions seen in alternative and indie styles, rock music underwent significant change throughout the 1990s. Here we check in with our readers and social media followers to see which rock drumming…
Voices Refined
In conversation, this month’s cover artist, Arejay Hale, exudes excitement. That should come as no surprise if you’ve ever seen him play with Halestorm, the rock group he started as a youngster. But as I listened back to our conversation…
J. J. Johnson and Tyler Greenwell on Everything’s OK by Whose Hat Is This?
The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s killer double-drummers slay on their second completely improvised side-project release.
Tackle Instrument Supply - Backpack Cymbal Bag
A top-quality canvas-and-leather option inspired by the past but built to last.
A Custom Cocktail
John Cutbill, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, wanted a kit that was portable and had a small footprint, although he didn’t want to sacrifice the functionality and sound of a typical full-size drumset. So he sketched an initial design of…
The Patti Smith Group's “Because the Night”
The saying “It takes a village” certainly applies to the Patti Smith Group’s breakthrough single “Because the Night.” Bruce Springsteen wrote the song around the time of his 1978 album Darkness on the Edge of Town. Jimmy Iovine, who engineered…
Turkish Cymbals - Chris Wabich Travel Set
A simple three-piece configuration designed to provide classic tones that’ll fit in a carry-on bag.
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 2
Part 2: Whole Notes, Half Notes, and Quarter Notes
New Releases from Bill Stewart, Gerry Gibbs, and more!
RECORDINGS Spin Cycle Assorted Colors A group that’s greater than the sum of their top-notch parts. Spin Cycle is led by drummer Scott Neumann and sax player Tom Christensen, and features guitarist Pete McCann and bassist Phil Palombi. Each has…
Portugal. The Man’s Jason Sechrist
Portugal. The Man’s Jason Sechrist first spotted Ludwig’s new hot pink Vistalite kit at Summer NAMM 2018. Although it took a few months for his to arrive, it was worth the wait. This stunning set fits perfectly into the lefty…
