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2023 Readers Poll: Kristina Rybalchenko Wins “Social Media / Streaming”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Social Media/Streaming” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Kristina Rybalchenko! With 773k Instagram followers and 998k on TikTok, Rybalchenko significantly boosted her profile this year by consistently sharing her prowess behind the kit. She’s seemingly a master of all genres, tackling complicated covers and displaying her … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Kristina Rybalchenko Wins “Social Media / Streaming”
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Readers Poll 2023: Paulina “Pau” Villarreal Vélez Wins “Up and Coming”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Up and Coming” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Paulina “Pau” Villarreal Vélez! Villareal Vélez and her rock band The Warning made a major impression throughout the last year. With her sisters by her side, Pau contributed memorable drum parts to the band’s 2022 album Error and treated … Continue reading Readers Poll 2023: Paulina “Pau” Villarreal Vélez Wins “Up and Coming”
Sum 41, Simple Plan, and The Offspring: Photos and Q&As with Each Drummer
Modern Drummer Magazine by Alex Kluft The Offspring’s “Let the Bad Times Roll” tour with Sum 41 and Simple Plan treated fans to rousing, nostalgic shows across North American this summer. It was certainly a dream tour for ’90s pop-punk fans, similar to the old days of Warped Tour. Sum 41 and Simple Plan traded … Continue reading Sum 41, Simple Plan, and The Offspring: Photos and Q&As with Each Drummer
2023 Readers Poll: Giovanni Hidalgo Wins “World / Percussion”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “World/Percussion” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Giovanni Hidalgo! Giovanni Hidalgo has been one of the reigning kings of Latin jazz percussion for a reason. He continued to elevate percussion world throughout the last year by playing dozens of high-energy shows, putting together workshops and lessons, and … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Giovanni Hidalgo Wins “World / Percussion”
SONOR Expands All New Kompressor Series Snare Drum Series
Drummer’s Review Following the successful launch of the Kompressor Snare Drum Series metal shell snare drums earlier this year, SONOR is wasting no time in adding two new wood snare drums to the lineup. These German Beech shells are equally powerful, responsive, and versatile as their metal counterparts, covering a vast range of musical styles … Continue reading SONOR Expands All New Kompressor Series Snare Drum Series
2023 Readers Poll: CJ Thompson Wins “Hip-Hop”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Hip-Hop” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… CJ Thompson! Thompson has spent a great deal of the last year playing for Charlie Puth, but his collaborative streak is definitely noteworthy: In the last year, he’s played with Lil Durk, recorded for Roddy Ricch, played on The Voice … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: CJ Thompson Wins “Hip-Hop”
2023 Readers Poll: Dave Weckl Wins “Jazz Fusion”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Jazz Fusion” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Dave Weckl! The Modern Drummer Hall of Famer has had yet another prolific year, and remains a significant inspiration to drummers everywhere. He’s stayed busy throughout the last 18 months, with numerous tours, clinics, and records, all displaying his comprehensive … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Dave Weckl Wins “Jazz Fusion”
2023 Readers Poll: Mike Portnoy Wins “Progressive Rock”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Progressive Rock” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Mike Portnoy! The ever-versatile drummer has won yet again in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll, a testament to his lasting impact in the drumming community. Throughout the last year, Portnoy’s storied career continued with new records from his rock … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Mike Portnoy Wins “Progressive Rock”
2023 Readers Poll: Sarah Jones Wins “Pop”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Pop” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Sarah Jones! Sarah Jones landed the coveted gig of Harry Styles’ live drummer for his first solo tour in 2017, and has remained a fixture of Styles’ live shows ever since. Over the last year, Jones completed dozens of … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Sarah Jones Wins “Pop”
2023 Readers Poll: Elijah Wood Wins “Country and Americana”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “Country and Americana” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Elijah Wood! Elijah Wood enjoyed a busy and successful year playing the drums for Shania Twain on her “Let’s Go!” tour, and they bring vigor and excitement to a genre not always known for its drummers. Still, … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Elijah Wood Wins “Country and Americana”
2023 Readers Poll: Questlove Wins “R&B”
Modern Drummer Magazine The winner of the “R&B” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Questlove! Amir “Questlove” Thompson exemplifies the role of a “modern drummer” — he’s a studied, multi-disciplinary artist committed to demonstrating the joys of rhythm in all its forms. Of course, Questlove can be seen weekly on late night TV … Continue reading 2023 Readers Poll: Questlove Wins “R&B”
This Week in Drumming: September 15th
Modern Drummer Magazine by Paolo Ragusa Here’s what to know from the world of Modern Drummer this week. Continuing to Celebrate Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll Alongside Modern Drummer‘s September 2023 issue, the results of our 2023 Readers Poll are available for Modern Drummer subscribers now! You can head here to visit our Readers Poll landing page, featuring … Continue reading This Week in Drumming: September 15th
Latest News Items:
- 2023 Readers Poll: Kristina Rybalchenko Wins “Social Media / Streaming”
- Readers Poll 2023: Paulina “Pau” Villarreal Vélez Wins “Up and Coming”
- Sum 41, Simple Plan, and The Offspring: Photos and Q&As with Each Drummer
- 2023 Readers Poll: Giovanni Hidalgo Wins “World / Percussion”
- SONOR Expands All New Kompressor Series Snare Drum Series
- 2023 Readers Poll: CJ Thompson Wins “Hip-Hop”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Dave Weckl Wins “Jazz Fusion”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Mike Portnoy Wins “Progressive Rock”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Sarah Jones Wins “Pop”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Elijah Wood Wins “Country and Americana”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Questlove Wins “R&B”
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- Episode 140: My Top 10 most influential albums with Mark Guiliana
- 2023 Readers Poll: Peter Erskine Wins “Jazz”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Gregg Bissonette Wins “All-Around”
- 2023 Readers Poll: Jay Weinberg Wins “Metal” Category
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- Sabian Announces New Music Industry Mentorship Award
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- Episode 139: My Top 10 Solo Drum Albums with Glenn Kotche
- Modern Drummer’s 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Alex Van Halen
- Craig Blundell Joins iFi Studio As Brand Ambassador
- This Week in Drumming: September 1st
- Metallica Brings 72 Seasons To The Stage: Photos + Recap
- Episode 138: My Top 10 Drum Tracks
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- Chicago Rocks the Greek Theater in LA: Photos + Recap
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- Episode 137: David Frangioni With Benny Greb
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- Reserve Your Rogers PowerTone Sunburst Kit: Limited Stock Available
- Gretsch Drums & Latin Percussion Sponsor Monterey Jazz Festival 2023
- Simon Santunione Appearing in Mike Dolbear Room at The UK Drum Show 2023
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- Episode 136: David Frangioni With Tommy Lee
- Mark Guiliana Interview
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- DS Drum Launch New Seamless Metal Snare Series
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- “Drummers to Watch” Panel at the Hit Like A Girl Lounge at The UK Drum Show 2023
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