I've realized through recording the podcast that I've predominantly been influenced by rock music of the late nineties and early two-thousands. There is no surprise then that The Strokes, and specifically drummer Fab Moretti had a big impact on

Brian Chase- Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Oct 21st, 2019 27m 5s

I've been lucky enough to visit New York one time in my life and it was a dream come true. The city does have a buzz that can only be felt by walking in the streets or riding the subway. I've always felt like I had a deep connection with New Yo

Rob Bourdon- Linkin Park

Oct 14th, 2019 25m 21s

This podcast is about drummers but not limited to only talk about music and drums. If you're like me, I just want to hear encouraging messages and surround myself with like-minded individuals. I don't want to exclude anyone and if you don't eit

Mitch Mitchell- Jimi Hendrix Experience

Oct 7th, 2019 26m 44s

Playing in a cover band was a right of passage for my drumming. As soon as I could hold a beat for longer than two minutes it was time to learn songs and absolutely butcher them. It wasn't always bad but in the beginning, I remember struggling

David Lovering- Pixies

Sep 30th, 2019 27m 46s

The stories are always different. Everyone has their own version of how they ended up where they are. Its one of the fascinating things that we experience while we're alive. David Lovering loved the drums, got lessons and eventually started pla

Alfonso Andre- Caifanes

Sep 22nd, 2019 34m 55s

Hello friends Welcome to the podcast, welcome to the land of all things drums and drummers. I'm your host, German Perez and this week I talk about a drummer who is underrated when it comes to being most influential. But the amount of recogni

Stewart Copeland- The Police

Sep 15th, 2019 34m 28s

Considered by many as the most entertaining and raw talents to ever be, Stewart Copeland's career is something to strive to be like. From a young age, Stewart's father would guide his musical abilities by getting him lessons of various instrume

Chad Sexton- 311

Sep 8th, 2019 30m 52s

The first time getting my mind blown with Chad Sexton's drumming was the beats off of From Chaos. His style of playing and the unique tone was too complex for my beginner virgin ears. I listened on repeat and dissected all the amazing phrasing

Ed Lay- Editors

Aug 31st, 2019 39m 26s

A drummer who sparked interest in beats that are high energy and the ability to make you dance; Ed Lay's style of playing embodies emotions ranging from A-Z. The total package when it comes to writing good songs and a perfect template for influ

Chad Smith- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Jun 5th, 2019 28m 34s

Chad Smith's playing combines funk, jazz, rock, and hip hop into a force that has inspired people all over the world for centuries. This podcast highlights Chads Smith's message to start bands, make music, and how to do what you love with confi

Jose Pasillas II - Incubus

May 9th, 2019 29m 11s

In the midst of the twentieth anniversary of releasing the album "Make Yourself" Incubus is riding the waves of the business and continues to play huge shows sold out by adoring fans. Jose Pasillas is the heart of the band, his originality and

Alex Gonzalez- Mana

Apr 20th, 2019 21m 25s

If you've been to a party in the last twenty-five years and the DJ has played Spanish music, chances are you've heard Alex Gonzalez on the drums, making you dance along with his band Mana. This is a story about a musician who early on in his li

Phillip Selway- Radiohead

Apr 4th, 2019 15m 35s

Radiohead and Phillip Selway's drumming helped discover my love for music and specifically drummers. The year was 2004 and it happened at Coachella, the headliner was Radiohead and I was left with a feeling of infinite excitement of becoming a

Matt Tong- Bloc Party

Feb 17th, 2019 12m 34s

This episode is dedicated to Matt Tong from the band Bloc Party. I got introduced to this drummer through a DJ who was playing a dance remix ofthe song "Banquet". I was hooked to Matts drumming because he combines beats that make you dance and

Sam Fogarino-Interpol

Jan 8th, 2019 14m 39s

Interpol stood out amongst the bands coming out of New York City in the early 2000s. They were going left while everyone else was going straight. The sounds made you feel something special and the beats...Well the beats sounded open, with groov

Chris Hathwell- Moving Units

Oct 29th, 2018 17m 56s

This show is a chronological timeline of the drummers that I discovered that have impacted my developement as a player and music lover. I started playing drums around the year 2004 and it was around the same time that Chris Hathwell and band

Pat Wilson- Weezer

Sep 13th, 2018 27m 9s

Sow Notes: Instagram.com/Weezer Songs: Weezer(The Green Album)- Hash Pipe Make Beleive- Peace Weezer(The Blue Album)- Only in Dreams

Mike Cosgrove: Alien Ant Farm

Aug 23rd, 2018 17m 33s

Show Notes Follow Mike on social media: Facebook.com/mikecosgrove Instagram.com/fillycozzy The songs I played on the episode in order of appearance. 1. S.S Recognize/ truANT/Alien Ant Farm 2. Sticks and Stones/ANThology/Alien Ant Farm 3. Ca

We Are Scientists: Michael Tapper, Andy Burrows, Keith Carne

Aug 2nd, 2018 14m 12s

Show Notes: Wearescientists.com Instagram.com/wearescientists Instagram.com/tappermichael andyburrows.co.uk instagram.com/andyburrows Check out new music by Andy here: Andyburrows.lnk.to/RTSAIN There's a cool video of Keith playing in studio wi

Fredrik Blond: The Sounds

Jul 6th, 2018 17m 39s

Show Notes: Check out Fredriks band@ the-sounds.com instagram.com/thesoundsband and twitter.com/thesounds Check out all their albums. The one that hooked me was "Living in America" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/living-in-america/1308465065

Dave Hamelin- The Stills

Jun 18th, 2018 15m 23s

Show Notes Show Songs 1. Ready For It -Logic Will Break Your Heart 2. Of Montreal- Logic Will Break Your Heart 3. Love and Death - Logic Will Break Your Heart Youtube videos: 1. "The Stills Live at Coachella 2004" 2. "Of Montreal Live" Albums:

Ep 4 Meg White- The White Stripes

Jun 8th, 2018 11m 38s

There once was a time when I only knew one beat and eagerly wanted to play songs. Sound familiar? It was 2003 and The White Stripes were blazing popular. Meg White served as one of my instructors on how to play easy beats, with dynamics and goo

Ep 003 Bud Gaugh

May 18th, 2018 20m 52s

In episode three, I talk about how and why I started playing music. Bud Gaugh is one of the first drummers I would listen to and play along with. No lessons, just plain fun!The first time I ran into a drummer, caught me offguard and how it chan

Ep 002 Branden Steineckert

May 18th, 2018 10m 23s

In this episode, I talk about how listening to Branden's two albums (with The Used) triggered my love for playing the drums in 2003! Branden is still at it, now crushing it with Rancid. A quick spotlight on this special human, and a shoutout to

Ep 002 Branden Steineckert: Rancid, Apocalypse Radio, The Used

May 7th, 2018 10m 23s

In this episode I talk about how listening to Branden's two albums with The Used triggered my love for playing drums in 2003! Branden is still at it, now crushing it with Rancid! A quick spotlight on this special human and a shoutout to his per