Fine Young Cannibals confirm that She Drives Me Crazy was recorded at Paisley Park using Prince’s gear

By Ben Rogerson published 11 November 25

Its snare sound went on to inspire Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff on a song from the 1989 album

“For percussionists who want to take matters into their own hands”: Walrus launch the DFX-1, an effects unit built for drummers

By Will Simpson published 6 November 25

Because why should guitarists have all the fun?

“Deliver a light, open sound with exceptional stick definition and a gentle, airy wash: Zultan unveil new ALARIS cymbal range

By Will Simpson published 17 October 25

There are a 14 of them in all, all handcrafted in Turkey

Roland's big V-Drum 3 and 5 series drop adds 6 kits to its e-drum range, including V71-lite modules and on-trend acoustic-look options

By Will Groves published 16 October 25

Mid- and entry-level options land with all-new modules, DW integration and more

Alesis's new 9-piece Nitro Ultimate electronic drum kit is its new flagship, and the hi-hat is the star

By Will Groves published 7 October 25

The one where Courteney Cox plays Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit on the drums and goes viral

By Will Simpson published 6 October 25

Here she is now, entertaining us

“A versatile tool for sharp, modern accents and cutting effects”: Zultan add to their effects cymbal range

By Will Simpson published 14 September 25

They’re the Zultan Vortex and Razor Disc

11 live mistakes every drummer makes

By Stuart Williams published 29 August 25

Avoid these common pitfalls and your gigs will go a lot more smoothly

The many drummers of Prince

By Chris Burke published 29 August 25

We round up some of the Purple One's best sticksmen and women

11 trailblazing players who raised the bar for electronic and hybrid drumming

By Stuart Williams published 29 August 25

The drummers, past and present, who embraced technology to revolutionize music and the gear we play