The sound of the drums can inform the listener of a song’s age within the first few seconds of the track, and as Paul McCartney explained in a 2005 interview, the Beatles’ experimental drum tones were ...

The line between electronic and acoustic drums continues to blur as manufacturers push the boundaries of realistic feel and sound. Modern drummers don't want to compromise; they want electronic kits ...

Alesis makes some of the best electronic drum kits on the market, and they’ve announced a new kit with some cool features. This groove-focused 7-piece Alesis e-kit delivers professional performance ...

Alex Van Halen has shared a snippet of an unreleased track written with his late brother Eddie called "Unfinished," which is scheduled to arrive next month alongside the release of his memoir Brothers ...

Explore the iconic "four-on-the-floor" beat and its impact on genres like disco, house, and pop. From disco's golden era to its resurgence in modern pop, Jojo and Linda trace the four-on-the-floor ...

For years, the mysterious "cannonball" tree in Old Quebec City drew visitors, eager to catch a glimpse of the dark metallic sphere lodged at its base. Some had even suggested the "cannonball" trapped ...

Eli Green shows how to get one of rock's best-loved snare drum sounds using a Pearl Vinnie Paul snare, some affordable microphones and a whole lotta compression When you purchase through links on our ...

During the last 30 years, the musician has emerged as one of indie-rock’s most distinctive drummers on other people’s records. At last, he’s made his own. By Grayson Haver Currin In the early 1990s, ...

The guitar figure at the beginning of “Stray Cat Strut” is one of the strongest declarations of rebellion in a pop song ever. Popular music in the early ’80s consisted of The Cars, Men at Work, and ...