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A series of interviews with some of the world's most exciting drummers to uncover the stories, techniques, and philosophies that shape their playing. From rock legends to jazz innovators, session pros to modern groove masters, we uncover the stories, techniques, and philosophies that shape their playing.
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Are Self-Taught Drummers Missing Out? Plus Keith Carlock, Bad Bunny and Pollner Drums | The Back Beat #2
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Steve Jordan's Groove, Eloy's New Stick & Does Grip Actually Matter? | The Back Beat #1
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Ari Hoenig (NYU & Punk Bop) Interview: Music as Language, Solo Drumming, & Teaching Beyond the Page
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May 26, 2026 |
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Ra Tache (Vanesa Martín) Interview: Self-Taught Drumming, South America, & Playing with Feeling
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May 19, 2026 |
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Jason Bowld (Bullet for My Valentine) Interview: Joining the Band, Touring Life, & Studio Craft
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May 12, 2026 |
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Vicky O'Neon (Anastacia) Interview: Hybrid Drumming, Touring, & Triggers
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May 05, 2026 |
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Jojo Mayer (Nerve) Interview: AI, Me/Machine & the Future of Creativity
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree) Interview: Improvisation, Ideation & Eastenders
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Mike Lowry (Future Islands) Interview: Subtraction, Space and Pocket
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds, Elton John) Interview: Broken Gear & 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Antonio Sánchez (Pat Metheny, Birdman, Chick Corea) Live Interview: Jazz Improv, Apple TV's The Studio, Scoring Birdman
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Audrey Tait Interview (Franz Ferdinand, Hector Bizerk, Broken Chanter): Glastonbury, Authenticity, & Wellness
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Rob Brian Interview (Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, Laura Pausini): For The Love of Music
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Ollie Usiskin Interview (Christopher Lee, Mike Stern, Jimmy Haslip): Tony, Clinics & NYC Drums
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Benjamin Shannon Interview (Dropbear Lodge, Shamin, Milton Man Gogh): The Rhumba of the Beast
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Bill Bruford Interview (King Crimson, Yes, Genesis): Jazz Alchemy, Drumming Burnout & Wise Advice
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Sam Jones (Nubya Garcia, Sons of Kemet): Purposeful Practice, Realities of Gigging & Small Wins
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Apr 04, 2025 |