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On The Beat with Spencer York of Movements: Writing With Virtual Drums
Hey all! I’m Spencer York and I play drums for Movements. I want to thank Modern Drummer for giving me this opportunity to talk a bit about my writing process on our debut album, Feel Something. Jamming in a room…
Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 107: Preshow Rituals, Jack DeJohnette, Paiste Masters Thins, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the ways they prepare themselves mentally and physically for gigs and clinics. The featured artist is legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette. Up for review are some sweet Masters Thin cymbals from…
Dave Weckl Launces New Online School
The all-new Dave Weckl online school includes HD video lessons with sound mixed by Dave, full play-along packages, and exclusive live footage from current tours with “lessons from the hotel room.” Courses include hand and foot technique and drum tuning.…
On The Beat With the Drum Coaches: A Three-Part Hand Speed Series
Part One It’s been some time since we’ve had the pleasure of sharing with the Modern Drummer family and we’re hyped and excited to let you in on what many drummers have been benefiting from: hand speed. That’s what this…
On the Beat with Percussionist Tyler West and Drummer Bryan Adkins of Super Doppler
Tyler West What’s up, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Tyler West, but most people call me Teeter, and I’ve been the percussionist in psychedelic rock ’n’ soul band Super Doppler since tenth grade. From banging on pots and…
On the Beat with Nathan Curran aka Tugg of Basement Jaxx: Talks Session Work, Artists, and Tours
Hi Modern Drummer! My name is Nathan Curran, aka Tugg, and I’ve been drumming since I was ten. When I first picked up a pair of sticks, I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my…
On the Beat with Pete Nappi of Ocean Park Standoff: Talks Producing and Drumming Roots
Hello Modern Drummers, I’m Pete Nappi, drummer and producer of the LA-based band Ocean Park Standoff. We recently just released our first self-titled EP in March on Hollywood Records, and are hitting the road this summer with Third Eye…
On the Beat with Gethin Davies of the Struts: Talks Touring and Influences
Hello MD! I’m Gethin Davies, drummer for British glam rock ’n’ roll band the Struts. Thanks to Billy Amendola and Modern Drummer for having me write a few words for you all—it’s an honor to be part of such a…
Web Exclusive: Deep Purple’s Ian Paice
by Mike Haid Deep Purple recently released its twentieth studio album, Infinite. Despite hints that the famed classic-rock band is ready to retire from the road, its sound—including the swaggering slam of its original drummer—is still a joy to…
On the Beat with Bob Hall of Catfish and the Bottlemen: Talks Touring and Venues
Hello there MD! I’m Bob from Catfish and the Bottlemen and we’re currently in the midst of touring for our second album, The Ride. This year is taking us everywhere and it’s nuts! Combine playing live music and travelling the…
On the Beat with Jimmy Meier of the Dives: Putting the Band Together
Hello MD Readers! My name is Jimmy Meier and I’m the drummer of the New York City band the Dives. It’s truly an honor to be writing this for On The Beat! I’ve known since I was in middle school…
Episode 92: Orchestrating Grooves, MMW’s Billy Martin, Bucks Co. Mahogany Kit, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the ways they like to orchestrate groove on the drumset. The featured artist is Medeski Martin & Wood’s Billy Martin. Up for review is a Semi-Solid mahogany/poplar drumset by Bucks County.…
Drummer Jason Bittner Joins Overkill
Legendary New Jersey thrashers Overkill have kept the machine running strong in 2017 with the release of their eighteenth album, The Grinding Wheel, as well as adding another US tour. Today, the band welcomes another addition to the Overkill history…
Episode 91: Michael Miley, Hi-Hat Splashes, Vic Firth MJC Sticks, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss Rival Sons’ Michael Miley. In the education segment, the hosts share some of their favorite ways to incorporate left-foot splashes on the hi-hat. Up for review are Vic Firth’s new Modern Jazz Collection…
