Drum Dog Podcast

Ra Tache (Vanesa Martín) Interview: Self-Taught Drumming, South America, & Playing with Feeling

We sat down with Ra at the Europe Drum Show 2026 to talk about her journey from a musical household in northern Spain to touring with one of the country's biggest pop artists, Vanessa Martín. Entirely self-taught, Ra opens up about learning by ear, why she'll only take gigs she feels a genuine connection to, the role social media has played in every opportunity she's had, and how a chemical engineering degree shaped the way she thinks about music as a career. Whether you're a self-taught drummer wondering if it's enough, or just curious how a working pro approaches the craft, this conversation is full of warmth and honest advice. 00:00 – Welcome & Europe Drum Show Highlights 02:09 – Growing Up Self-Taught 05:38 – On Reading Music as a Pro Drummer 09:43 – Touring with Vanessa Martín 11:40 – Playing with Joy & Connection 14:13 – Working in English vs Spanish Music 15:18 – Social Media as a Tool, Not a Goal 20:17 – Heading to South America 24:21 – Ra's Own EP & Where to Find Her 👉 Check out Drum Dog for more lessons from world-class drummers: https://drum.dog #rataché #vanessamartin #drumdog 🥁 Drum Dog is a membership built for drummers — gear discounts, members-only flash offers, artist sessions and interviews, prize draws, event and ticket perks (including free Drum Show tickets), and full access to the lesson library.  Want to try it? 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. → https://link.drum.dog/join 🎧 Listen to the Drum Dog Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2s8IAlRWNnu3SGOZo0BxTW Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drum-dog-podcast/id1806605706 Amazon → https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/b859c830-c051-46c6-a094-cc9b92973e4a/drum-dog-podcast 🔔 Subscribe for interviews, lessons, gear and performances from world-class drummers. Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drumdoguk/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drumdoguk TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drumdoguk Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467187/support]

Jason Bowld (Bullet for My Valentine) Interview: Joining the Band, Touring Life, & Studio Craft

We sat down with Jason at the Europe Drum Show 2026 to dig into 11 years behind the kit with Bullet for My Valentine, the reality of touring at that scale, and the lessons he's picked up writing and recording across eight albums. From honouring a song versus putting his own stamp on it, to the mindset shift of going full-time, to the underrated skills he thinks every drummer should be working on, Jason breaks down the craft side of being a working metal drummer with refreshing honesty. If you've ever wondered what it takes to step into an established band and make it your own, this one's packed with insight. 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Joining an Established Band 03:11 – Restriction in the Creative Process 07:59 – Painting & Art on Tour 11:36 – Meeting Your Heroes 15:58 – Why Jason Plays Barefoot 18:21 – Going Full-Time with Bullet 23:42 – Staying Fit for Touring 26:37 – The Dark Side of Touring Life 29:46 – Quickfire Drumming Questions 33:39 – The New Bullet Album & What's Next #jasonbowld #bulletformyvalentine #drumdog🥁 Jason's website - https://jasonbowld.com/ Drum Dog is a membership built for drummers — gear discounts, members-only flash offers, artist sessions and interviews, prize draws, event and ticket perks (including free Drum Show tickets), and full access to the lesson library.  Want to try it? 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. → https://link.drum.dog/join 🎧 Listen to the Drum Dog Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2s8IAlRWNnu3SGOZo0BxTW Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drum-dog-podcast/id1806605706 Amazon → https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/b859c830-c051-46c6-a094-cc9b92973e4a/drum-dog-podcast 🔔 Subscribe for interviews, lessons, gear and performances from world-class drummers. Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drumdoguk/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drumdoguk TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drumdoguk Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467187/support]

Vicky O'Neon (Anastacia) Interview: Hybrid Drumming, Touring, & Triggers

We sat down with Vicky after her masterclass at UK Drum Show to dive into her incredible hybrid setup, touring life, and how drummers can start incorporating electronic and percussive elements into their kit. From live looping to trigger-based percussion, Vicky breaks down how she blends acoustic and electronic drumming into a powerful, creative setup - and shares practical advice for drummers who want to get started without feeling overwhelmed. If you’ve ever thought about building a hybrid kit, this is the perfect place to start. 00:00 – Vicky’s Unique Hybrid Setup 01:10 – How to get into a Hybrid Setups 03:10 – Creative Process 07:59 – The Anastacia Gig 11:36 – Playing in Unconventional Places 16:13 – A New Path in Life 18:04 – Online Content 20:17 – Current Projects 26:10 – Dealing with Pressure 28:00 – How to get into percussion 31:12 – How Vicky Got Started 👉 Check out Drum Dog for more lessons from world-class drummers: https://drum.dog #vickyoneon #ukdrumshow #anastacia  Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drumdoguk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drumdoguk/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drumdoguk 🔔 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more drumming content, gear reviews, and lessons from some of the world’s best drummers! 👥 Join our Facebook Community to discuss everything related to drums with like-minded people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404257014183843/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467187/support]

Jojo Mayer (Nerve) Interview: AI, Me/Machine & the Future of Creativity

We sat down with one of the most forward-thinking drummers on the planet - Jojo Mayer. Jojo talks about Me/Machine, his generative music system built from two years of pandemic-era coding, inspired by a session with Brian Eno. He explains how the system responds to his playing in real time, the role of probability in making music feel alive rather than mechanical, and why he believes this moment in human history is one of the most important we've ever faced. It was an honour and pleasure to speak with Jojo - he speaks with real passion and eloquence about music, art, and creativity. We hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro & Setting  04:05 - Touring & Background  08:10 - MeMachine Origins  12:15 - Brian Eno & Generative Systems  16:20 - AI & Creativity  20:25 - Human vs Machine Expression  24:30 - Live Performance & Interaction  28:35 - Technology & Artistic Identity  32:40 - Future of Creativity  36:45 - Closing Thoughts & Reflections #jojomayer #drums #drummer 🌟 Try Drum Dog for Free! 👉 https://join.drum.dog/upgrade Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drumdoguk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drumdoguk/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drumdoguk 🔔 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more drumming content, gear reviews, and lessons from some of the world’s best drummers! 👥 Join our Facebook Community to discuss everything related to drums with like-minded people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404257014183843/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467187/support]

Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree) Interview: Improvisation, Ideation & Eastenders

We had the chance to speak to legendary drummer Gavin Harrison as discussed his incredible career, musical philosophy, and the realities of life behind the kit. Known for his work with Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, and countless session recordings, Gavin shares stories from decades in the music industry and offers thoughtful insight into groove, feel, and musicality. Gavin reflects on everything from joining Porcupine Tree and performing with King Crimson’s three-drummer lineup to the importance of developing a personal sense of time and feel. He also opens up about his decision to step away from drum festivals for a period, the impact of technology and phones at live shows, and the drummers who shaped his playing - including legends like Steve Gadd and Jeff Porcaro. Along the way, Gavin shares practical wisdom on practising, improvisation, writing drum parts, and the subtle art of laying back on the beat.  00:03 - Intro & early musical influences  01:40 - Musical mindset & creativity  04:25 - Improvisation vs composition  08:10 - Developing ideas & phrasing  12:35 - Working with bands (King Crimson / Porcupine Tree)  16:50 - Studio approach & recording philosophy  21:05 - Time, feel & rhythmic concepts  25:20 - Gear, sound & setup choices  28:40 - Career reflections & notable moments  32:15 - Advice for drummers & closing thoughts #gavinharrison #ukdrumshow #kingcrimson  🌟 Become a Drum Dog today! 👉 https://join.drum.dog/upgrade Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drumdoguk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drumdoguk/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drumdoguk 🔔 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more drumming content, gear reviews, and lessons from some of the world’s best drummers! 👥 Join our Facebook Community to discuss everything related to drums with like-minded people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404257014183843/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467187/support]