The thunderous punch of a bass drum is the time-honored foundation on which all of rock 'n' roll is built. That thud that hits you in the chest and moves your whole body … it taps into a deep and ...

The Art Of Noise always intentionally sounded like music from the 21st century, so it's fitting that seven years after its breakup, the group's music continues to serve as an inspiration for musicians ...

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The kick drum, or bass drum, is the powerhouse behind the music. In a club, it’s the kick that’s nailing the four to the floor, and at a rock gig it’s the kick that’s making your chest compress. This ...

You might not know it, but you've heard a TR-808. Released in 1980 by Japan's Roland Corporation, the rudimentary drum machine supplied the bombastic beats of early hip-hop, the futuristic sounds of ...

Cooked up in the early '00s, the liquid sound pushed back against stiff, technical drum'n'bass with an influx of soul, funk and groove. Now a new wave of artists are reviving the form. It's about time ...

Electronic drum sets have become the go-to choice for those players who want to save space at home and stay friendly with the neighbours throughout their drumming journey. With ever improving ...

Tucked away in underground music venues across Seattle from Capital Hill to SoDo is one of the city’s best-kept musical secrets. Compared to acts that regularly pack arenas, the drum and bass (DNB) ...