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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.
Interpol's Sam Fogarino
Like few units before or since, New York’s Interpol truly truly embodies the city's sound and spirit.
Pat McGee with Stars
On the road, the drummer melds acoustic and electronic elements to propel the indie veterans’ infectious tunes.
New Releases from Bill Stewart, Gerry Gibbs, and more!
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New Gear from Gretsch, Vic Firth, Porter & Davies, and Croaker!
New Gear from Gretsch, Vic Firth, Porter & Davies, and Croaker! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The 2018 DCI World Championship Results
Some of drumming’s best young rudimental talents compete for the ultimate title.
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 2
Part 2: Whole Notes, Half Notes, and Quarter Notes
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…
Bobby Blotzer — Ratt ’n’ roll time
Being the backbone of Ratt 'n' roll isn't easy, but somebody has to do it.
Debbie Peterson — She Knows What She Wants
Peterson and the rest of the Bangles, the all-female quartet out of L.A. that has become one of the hottest American groups to emerge this year.
Applying The Paradiddle-diddle
As a student, I always try to seek out new ways to use rudiments on the drumset, and as a teacher, I encourage my students to do the same.
Mousey Alexander — Drumming And Courage
In 1957, I was scheduled for an audition with Benny Goodman's band at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
