Rhythm

Rhythm is the UK's best-selling drum magazine. Every issue of Rhythm is jam packed with exclusive interviews with the hottest players in the world, brilliant features covering every aspect of the drumming universe, independent advice on the latest gear from our team of experts, and all the news, reviews, gigs and gossip you could ever possibly want.. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO RHYTHM…

HANG TIME • Drum Gods Streaming Into Our Living Rooms

Introducing LUKA VAN DE POEL • Old-school sounds from this vintage-loving Dutch master of groove

SLOWLY BUT SURELY WINS THE RACE • Drum-Ed launches the ‘ultimate practise app’

WIN! • A 21" HHX GROOVE RIDE CYMBAL BY SABIAN - WORTH MORE THAN £325

RINA SUZUKI • Japanese power-pop rocker RINA levels up on SCANDAL’s new record

JORDAN MACKAY • This jazz kit-wielding, indie-influenced rocker readies The Snuts’ debut

Spike T. Smith MEMORIAM, SESSIONS • From punk legends The Damned to Brit icon Morrissey, Spike T. Smith adds death metal to his repertoire as he joins Memoriam…

Anika Nilles

BECOMING THE PLAYER YOU DREAM OF • Emily Dolan Davies on the importance of listening to yourself play

Rudiment Of The Month

FFBEATS

FIRST LOOK • SHINY NEW DRUM STUFF TO LUST AFTER

PREMIER ‘51’ DRUM KIT • This post-war Premier kit defined the look that made British designed and built Premier internationally recognisable and desirable

NEED TO KNOW

Regal Tip Founder Joe Calato Turns 100 • A TRIBUTE TO A QUIET PIONEER

ARTIST & INDUSTRY TRIBUTES

Drumlines • Stu Warmington’s focus this issue is on the fantastic work done by Brian Calhoun for children and adults with additional needs

KEY KIT

Masters of Groove • What is groove, where does it come from and, most importantly, how can you improve yours?

JOHN JR ROBINSON • The studio master on keeping it simple and the art of making a song feel good…

KARL ON JOHN...

ESSENTIAL KIT

Essential JR • Karl Brazil shares his highlights from John JR Robinson’s enormous list of credits...

Ben Thatcher • Royal Blood’s powerhouse beatmaker on nailing it live, the significance of space and his trademark monster sound…

KARL ON BEN...

ESSENTIAL KIT

Mickey CURRY • The session supremo on learning from the masters, staying away from the vocals and the importance of the backbeat…

KARL ON MICKEY...

ESSENTIAL KIT

Essential Mickey • Karl Brazil shares his favourite tracks from Mickey Curry’s back catalogue...

Alex TORJUSSEN • On nailing it live with a click and why it’s all about the bass…

KARL ON ALEX...

ESSENTIAL KIT

PLAY ALONG TO...

Jeff Porcaro The inspirations behind the Session King • Rhythm celebrates the feel, groove and pocket of the ultimate song drummer and his incomparable ability to play the perfect part.

KARL ON JEFF...

LELAND SKLAR • The bass supremo on working with Jeff Porcaro and that all-important rhythm section connection

JEFF’S GEAR…

Essential Jeff • Karl Brazil shares his favourite tracks from Jeff Porcaro's catalogue of hits...

STEVE LUKATHER • The guitar maestro on his and Jeff’s special musical partnership

GARY KATZ • Steely Dan’s legendary producer on Porcaro’s famous groove and pocket

Memories of Jeff...

Gear! • The latest kits and the new gear drummers need – reviewed and rated by our team of experts

Tom Bradley

Rhythm Verdict

Roland VAD706 E-Kit • Roland launches...