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Playing any musical instrument well takes years of practice, but there’s something especially challenging about mastering the drums. Perhaps it is having to develop four-limb independence–for most grownups, after years of becoming reliant on our dominant hand, it’s nearly impossible to learn how to do four things at the same time.

Children are said to have better rhythm skills than adults. They love to dance and move whenever they hear a beat. This might be part of the reason why some kids learn to excel on the drums at a very early age. There’s something fascinating, wonderful, and totally demoralizing about seeing someone under age 10 playing better than I could ever dream to.

Here are ten young drummers that make me want to quit drumming altogether.

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meanest man contest is sneakmove’s best friend. they have this great new video available for your entertainment. it’s directed by john irwin and features characters from the web series txt m3 b1tch.

For most rock bands, singers and guitarists get the majority of the spotlight. The bassist is usually pushed to the back, keeping the groove with a drummer who can hardly be seen behind the drumset.

But once in a while a bassist comes along with the skill and personality that forces him to the front of the stage. When that happens, look out!

Here are TEN kings of the four-string everyone should know about. Some of these guys are groovy, some of them are fast. Some think they’re guitarists, and a lot of them like to slap and pop. But one thing they all have in common: it’s fun to watch them play.

superhumanoids has a new digital 7″ out today, and it’s great. the group continues to mature and has perfected a blend of melodic indie rock and electronic production that i really love. download “contemporary individual” and “dangerous strangers” for free at the group’s site.

a german rap song inspired by “rapper’s delight”
erwin brautigam quintett “dim the light”

soul version of the allman bros classic
the vibrations “midnight rider” (1972)

mildly funky, cheeky pop song in the vein of orange juice. check here for more in about the band.
the monochrome set “apocalypso” (1981)

head noddin’ folk rock with big drums and piano
john & beverly martyn “john the baptist” (1970)

Pawesome is a new blog devoted to the wooly world of pets. News, tips, resources, contests, and – of course – ridiculously cute photos of cats, dogs, and other animal companions.

dreamy synth track with cool chord changes. just imagine if it had some hot drums.
joël fajerman “waterproof” (1981)