Tom Bradley
Tom is a professional drummer with a long history of performing live anywhere from local venues to 200,000 capacity festivals. Tom is a private drum tutor, in addition to teaching at the BIMM Institute in Birmingham. He is also a regular feature writer and reviewer for MusicRadar, with a particular passion for all things electronic and hybrid drumming.
Latest articles by Tom Bradley

By Tom Bradley Published
Millenium beefs up its MPS e-kit range with a new entry-level offering

By Chris Barnes Last updated
Just starting out behind the kit? We’ve put the top entry-level e-kits through their paces - testing sound quality, pad feel, durability and more - to help you choose the right setup. Watch our video demos to hear how they perform

By Tom Bradley Published
Zultan continues to expand its already impressive range of cymbals with the new Alaris Series

By Chris Barnes Last updated
Our experts have tested over 90 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - we've also got full reviews, buying advice and demos

By Tom Bradley Published
Nearly a decade after the release of the EAD10, Yamaha knocks it out of the park with the upgraded EAD50

By Tom Bradley Published
A fantastic looking ‘acoustic style’ e-kit, perfect for kids and adults alike

By Tom Bradley Published
Roland’s new 3 Series offers a staggering level of features previously only available with the flagship 7 Series

By Chris Barnes Last updated
Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with my pick of 18 useful accessories and gadgets starting from only $8.75

By Tom Bradley Published
The first mesh option for Yamaha’s DTX6 lineup offers larger pads and high quality sounds

By Tom Bradley Published
Zultan delivers another extremely versatile cymbal range for a wallet-friendly price

By Tom Bradley Published
Get ready, you've got a lot to learn

By Tom Bradley Published
Alesis continue to expand its BFD-powered Strata range with this stripped-back, 4-piece e-kit

By Tom Bradley Published
DrumCraft adds a one-size-fits-all three-piece kit to its remarkably affordable drum lineup

By Tom Bradley Published
Budget cymbals without the budget sound

By Tom Bradley Published
An affordable e-kit with a few surprising tricks up its sleeve

By Tom Bradley Last updated
Our guide to enhancing your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades

By Tom Bradley Published
EFnote’s flagship stage-worthy e-kit offers some interesting functionality and a huge range of configurations

By Tom Bradley Published
An affordable e-kit from Alesis that’s just for kids

By Tom Bradley Published
A solid and affordable off-the-shelf monitoring option

By Tom Bradley Published
A feature-packed mid-range electronic drum set, but are the light up pads a pointless gimmick?

By Tom Bradley Published
A compact and affordable e-kit setup with some surprise features

By Tom Bradley Published
Choose your perfect first pair of sticks from our expert recommendations, including models from ProMark, Vater, Vic Firth and more

By Tom Bradley Published
Roland and V-Moda team up to deliver headphones designed specifically for e-drumming
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