Drummer’s Review Following the successful launch of the Kompressor Snare Drum Series metal shell snare drums earlier this year, SONOR is wasting no time in adding two new wood snare drums to the lineup. These German Beech shells are equally powerful, responsive, and versatile as their metal counterparts, covering a vast range of musical styles … Continue reading SONOR Expands All New Kompressor Series Snare Drum Series →

Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Hip-Hop” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… CJ Thompson! Thompson has spent a great deal of the last year playing for Charlie Puth, but his collaborative streak is definitely noteworthy: In the last year, he’s played with Lil Durk, recorded for Roddy Ricch, played on The Voice … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: CJ Thompson Wins “Hip-Hop” →

Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Jazz Fusion” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Dave Weckl! The Modern Drummer Hall of Famer has had yet another prolific year, and remains a significant inspiration to drummers everywhere. He’s stayed busy throughout the last 18 months, with numerous tours, clinics, and records, all displaying his comprehensive … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Dave Weckl Wins “Jazz Fusion” →

Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Progressive Rock” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Mike Portnoy! The ever-versatile drummer has won yet again in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll, a testament to his lasting impact in the drumming community. Throughout the last year, Portnoy’s storied career continued with new records from his rock … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Mike Portnoy Wins “Progressive Rock” →

Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Pop” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Sarah Jones! Sarah Jones landed the coveted gig of Harry Styles’ live drummer for his first solo tour in 2017, and has remained a fixture of Styles’ live shows ever since. Over the last year, Jones completed dozens of … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Sarah Jones Wins “Pop” →

Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Country and Americana” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Elijah Wood! Elijah Wood enjoyed a busy and successful year playing the drums for Shania Twain on her “Let’s Go!” tour, and they bring vigor and excitement to a genre not always known for its drummers. Still, … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Elijah Wood Wins “Country and Americana” →

Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “R&B” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Questlove! Amir “Questlove” Thompson exemplifies the role of a “modern drummer” — he’s a studied, multi-disciplinary artist committed to demonstrating the joys of rhythm in all its forms. Of course, Questlove can be seen weekly on late night TV … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Questlove Wins “R&B” →

Modern Drummer Magazine by Paolo Ragusa Here’s what to know from the world of Modern Drummer this week. Continuing to Celebrate Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll Alongside Modern Drummer‘s September 2023 issue, the results of our 2023 Readers Poll are available for Modern Drummer subscribers now! You can head here to visit our Readers Poll landing page, featuring … Continue reading This Week in Drumming: September 15th →

Modern Drummer Magazine From the archives, My Top 10 with Mark Guiliana, Grammy-nominated American drummer, composer and leader of the band Beat Music. Mark G walks us thru his Top 10 most influential albums. The post Episode 140: My Top 10 most influential albums with Mark Guiliana appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine. Read More … Continue reading Episode 140: My Top 10 most influential albums with Mark Guiliana →