September 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 9
Articles in September 2019
Canopus Stabilized Wood Snares
Japanese drum maker Canopus has been building some of the most musical and meticulously crafted snares and kits since its foundation in 1977.
O.A.R.'s Chris Culos
Chris Culos has come a long way since 1996, when he and bandmate Marc Roberge started O.A.R. in the basement of his childhood home.
John Sparrow on the Violent Femmes' Hotel Last Resort
The perennially popular folk-punk group celebrates nearly forty years with their tenth studio full-length, powered by a longtime percussionist with a unique setup.
Funkify Your Swing
As mentioned previously, combining funk rhythms into a swing style can be helpful for players looking for new accompaniment language.
Recordings: Taking The Reins
Herlin Riley's new outing as a leader, Justin Faulkner with Branford Marsalis, a Michel Petrucciani Trio vault recording featuring Roy Haynes, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd with Randy Waldman, and more.
Remembering Sara Romweber
The Let’s Active drummer left an indelible mark on southern alternative rock—and was taken much too soon.
Kuppmen Carbon Fiber Drumsticks and Drumrods
Kuppmen Music, a revival of the Carbostick company, which ceased production in 2013, offers a line of drumsticks and rods made from carbon fiber that claim to offer greater durability with minimal change in feel or sound.
An Amazing Signia, and a Rush Tribute
September Kit Of The Month is a mint cherry-red Premier Signia kit.
Roland TM-1 Trigger Module and RT-MicS Mic/Trigger
Not only is Roland a leading manufacturer of professional-quality e-kits, but it’s also dedicated considerable research and development into smaller, simpler products that allow acoustic drummers to expand their sonic palettes with electronics.
Nelson Drum Shop, Nashville, TN
Since he arrived in Nashville in 2015, Nelson has gone from playing on the contemporary Christian scene and selling the unique drums he’d amassed while by appointment only from his garage.
Richard Spaven
With roots in the U.K. club and hip-hop scenes, the drummer brings a fresh approach to the instrument that's at once modern and traditional.
What's Your Favorite Recorded Jazz Drum Sound?
Modern Drummer readers weigh in on what is their favorite recorded jazz drum sound.
Billie Eilish’s Andrew Marshall
With today's fastest-rising and most intriguing pop singer, the drummer uses all the stylistic and technological skills he's learned over the years to bracing effect.
A Common Fabric
Nir “Z” Zidkyahu, this month’s featured cover artist, was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel. The session master, who’s now based near Nashville—America’s Music City—built a substantial career fueling a heap of contemporary hits behind the skins with artists such as…
Bruno Esrubilsky with Mitski
Bruno Esrubilsky grew up in Rio de Janeiro, feasting on a hearty diet of progressive rock and Brazilian ethnic music.
New Gear From Mattoon, IK Multimedia, Pearl, Latin Percussion and More
New Gear from Mattoon, Tama, Pearl, Latin Percussion, Gon Bops, and more.
Josh Freese With the Vandals
"I have two kits at my house. One is set up in my studio with microphones on it, so that never leaves. This kit is what I use for quick gigs here and there."