
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

Best tambourines: Options for drummers, percussionists and vocalists
By Tom Bradley last updated
Add the thrill of zills to your music with top tambos from LP, Pearl, Rhythm Tech, Meinl and more

Tourtech TT-22M Mesh e-kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
The top model in a brand new line-up of e-kits from Tourtech, each a snip at under £400

Roland TD-1DMK Mesh E-Drum Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Roland delivers its cheapest mesh kit to date

Yamaha DTX10K-X review
By Tom Bradley published
Wooden shells and a top-notch module makes Yamaha’s new flagship e-kit a great package

Yamaha DTX8K-M review
By Tom Bradley published
A feature-packed kit with real wooden shells, all for a modest price

Online drum lessons vs face to face: Which is right for you?
By Tom Bradley published
In an age of instantly accessible material, we weigh up the pros and cons of online and face-to-face drum lessons for cost, convenience, community and more

Roland TD-07DMK review
By Tom Bradley published
The most compact and affordable setup in Roland’s TD-07 range

How to record electronic drums: 5 easy methods
By Tom Bradley published
How to connect your electronic drum set to a computer and use your e-kit for recording

A-Z of electronic drums: every essential term explained
By Tom Bradley published
Get to know your e-kit with this handy electronic drums jargon buster

Shure DMK57-52 Drum Mic Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Shure re-packages its classic drum mics

Pearl Eliminator Redline Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley last updated
Pearl's famous Eliminator pedals have become a popular choice among professional and amateur drummer alike in the 15-plus years since their inception.

Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit review
By Tom Bradley published
Has Alesis delivered one of the best electronic kits for beginners?

Soundbrenner Pulse & Body Strap
By Tom Bradley last updated
New company Soundbrenner introduces the silent, wearable metronome

ACD Unlimited Darwin Middle Pedal
By Tom Bradley published
Austrian design fuelling the return of the 'middle pedal' trend

Roland TM-1 Trigger Module
By Tom Bradley published
Roland helps players take their first step into the world of hybrid drumming

Alesis Strike MultiPad
By Tom Bradley published
Alesis ups its sample pad game with the new Strike MultiPad

21 budget drum kit and drumming hacks
By Tom Bradley published
It's completely possible to add a fresh spin to your seen-better-days gear without breaking the bank, and to supercharge your playing in the process

Impression Dark Series Cymbals
By Tom Bradley published
Turkish cymbalsmiths set out to impress with new Dark Series

Dream Re-FX Scott Pellegrom Crop Circle
By Tom Bradley published
Not yet ratedA unique effect

Pearl Modern Utility steel snare drums
By Tom Bradley published
Pearl expands its affordable Modern Utility snare line

Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley published
Keo Percussion’s signature pad will have you practising like a trooper...

Stagg 52 Series Hardware
By Tom Bradley published
An impressive hardware range for the budget-conscious drummer
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