Robert Brian is probably best known for his work with British punk artist Siouxsie Sioux, but the fact he plays traditional grip in a punk band is a certain give away that there is much more behind his drumming than just a fat backbeat. Rob is also proof that to be a successful UK session
Mike Johnston is probably one of the most recognisable names on the drum circuit today. The drum community surrounding his online lessons, consisting of drummers from all ages and levels of ability, extends over the whole globe and is growing bigger every day. But even if you’re not a regular subscriber, every drummer has seen
The name Karl Brazil certainly doesn’t need much introduction anymore. Having played and recorded with some of the biggest names in the industry including Christina Aguilera, Jason Mraz, Paloma Faith, Mika, Elton John, Take That. James Morrison, Westlife, Girls Aloud, Starsailor, One Direction, Gary Barlow, Olly Murs, Leona Lewis, Joss Stone, Alison Moyet, and Charlotte
Over the years Lower Than Atlantis have made some big changes in their musical direction. But on the long journey from punk-rock to rock-pop, one thing never changed: the powerful drumming and solid grooves behind the band. Eddy Thrower has created his very own approach to playing rock music and has become an in
Gerry Morgan | Hammerstein Ballroom NYC July 23rd, 2015 James Bay is certainly one of the hottest acts the UK has to offer at the moment - British Indie Rock laden with catchy melodies and thumping grooves paired with folky influenced drum and percussion parts. Gerry Morgan is not only a specialist
After four years of playing in the biggest band in the world, this month sees the end (for a while) of One Direction. I sat down with drummer Josh Devine to discus his journey, and find out what is next. You have been doing the One Direction gig for four years now. How did you
Playing a seemingly simple groove over many minutes while giving it a great feel, sound and intention has always been one of the hardest tasks behind the drum kit. That’s why Blues has always been home to some of the grooviest drummers in the scene. Four times winner of ‘Drummer of the Year’ in the
In don’t think Brian Frasier-Moore needs any introduction anymore. His CV, with names like Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, The Whitehead Brothers, Aaliyah, Usher, Jill Scott and Pattie LaBelle (to name a few), absolutely speaks for itself. I had the pleasure of catching Brian via Skype between his shows in New York. Let’s very
On his way to joining the list of the UK’s most in demand session drummers, Ross Harris already played for top artists from all kinds of genres. With names like James Arthur, Tricky, Duke Dumont, Laura Welsh, Union J, Maverick Sabre, and Josh Osho on his CV (to name a few), he is currently in
Since his first professional gig with Ladyhawke in 2009, UK drummer Ben Kennedy has already collected an impressive list of artists he has worked with. Since 2014, he's been providing the groove for UK pop artist Foxes and has just finished recording drums for her new album, after a year and a half of
