Thoughts from the cream of Britain's drummers.

Feel Every Beat

Are Electronic, mutant offspring of New Order, The Smiths and the Pet Shop Boys, the first electro-supergroup? Does it matter? Mark J. Prendergast ignores the hype, sidesteps trivial speculation, and talks technical to Bernard Sumner.

Sandy Roberton emerges from his record collection to talk to Fred Dellar.

The Rhythm Section

Harmony in the UK - John Wetton and Bill Bruford still rhythmic after all these years.

The Rhythm Section

Landscape's bassist and drummer recount their reasons for choosing to form their own label to Ralph Denyer.

drummer Tony Thompson fuses influences

Rock-steady Rozzer on drums meets shufflin' Max Kay

The Power Station's percussive powerhouse talks. Bill Milkowski puts pen to paper

The Police skinsman explored darkest Africa recently and came back with samples, songs and stories galore. Adrian Deevoy takes the missionary position.

The birth of HM jazz?

Over the last three decades John McLaughlin has done more than anybody else in popular jazz and rock music to explore the potential of the guitar, both acoustic and electric. Here he talks to Mark Prendergast about his eclectic career, pioneering use of guitar synthesizers, and the Synclavier.

From providing the backbone of Santana's Latin beat, Michael Shrieve has moved into electronic percussion and out again. John Diliberto listens to the drummer's tale.

As film music becomes a more popular means for composers to earn a living, Tim Goodyer talks to soundtrack expert Steve Parsons about his work on the new British film, 'Empire State'.

A complete history of record production accompanied by quotations and anecdotes from no fewer than 18 of the world's leading producers.

Part 1 - The Americans

IT's exclusive guide to secondhand kits. What to look for, what to avoid.

if your music feels lacklustre, dabble in dance rhythms from the dark continent

a budget kit 'first'

What is one? Who has one? How can you get one? All these and more dealt with expertly by Bob Henrit