This week's drum fills, intros and beats were selected by Michael Benjamin Lerner, the drummer, lead singer and songwriter for Telekinesis — one of the best damn pop bands in the world. Drag the intro ...

In the Quick Tips series, we serve up quick, easy and inspiring ways to generate new musical ideas in just four simple steps. Often when writing drums and fills we end up repeating the same patterns, ...

Iconic musical hooks can come in many forms: a shredding guitar solo, a wordless chant, a sultry sax riff, or even a crafty bit of whistling. But it’s safe to say that no other drum fill has ever ...

Drum Expo 2014 goes live in less than two weeks and it's shaping up to be our most exciting show yet. Behind the scenes we've been busy with Rhythm magazine grilling world class drummers about their ...

It’s often the splashy elements of music that are discussed: namely the choruses and the guitar solos. But, sometimes the rhythm section can be just as exciting. Many bands have chosen to let their ...

With the hint of sunshine in the air, even the most activity-phobic Yalie is venturing outside and worshipping the outdoors. A Different Drum’s spring performance is a nod to this attitude of joyous ...