Features

Dominic Greensmith

The reunion of Reef is one that we welcome with open arms. Dominic Greensmith explains why he’s so happy to be back

Christian Eigner

From Austrian unknown to stadium slaying goliath, Depeche Mode’s Christian Eigner tells his incredible story

Jimmy Cobb

Jimmy Cobb, the only survivor from Miles Davis’s legendary Kind Of Blue album, discusses Miles, time and his latest CD

Joe Lazarus

Joe Lazarus tells Chelle Johnson all about brotherly bickering, genre-defying rock, and why the British music scene needs a wake-up call

Pat Illingworth

Fusing space-jazz and ska, Pat Illingworth guides Jerry Dammer’s Spatial AKA Orchestra’s maverick music to greater heights

Jungle Drummer

Jungle gets it all off his chest as he puts the drum ’n’ bass world to rights and insists on keeping the beats raw and real

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Aquarian

Look good, sound good: Aquarian’s black-coated twin-ply heads

Tamburo

Close enough for jazz? Tamburo’s J18 Jazz kit shows its potential

Vic Firth

Six new signature model sticks to excite and inspire

Sabian

Vault Artisan crashes, DeJohnette’s 3-Point Ride and Fusion hats

Ahead

Chrome over brass Brunsen lug snare

Istanbul

A reason to Xist? Istanbul expand the price conscious range

Katho

All jingling, all shaking Spanish Cajons bring a splash of sunshine

Roland

Finally, a justifiable revival from the ‘80s as the new Octapad arrives

Canopus

Custom Japanese drums set a new benchmark for build and sonic qualities

Meinl

Mini Timbales and Dave Mackintosh Artist Series Attack Timbales