Drummer’s Review‘s very own Ollie Winiberg sits down with UK-based drummer Nathan Shingler for a wide-ranging conversation about life behind the kit and what it takes to make a mark in today’s drumming world.
Nathan reflects on his journey from winning Young Drummer of the Year to performing at Glastonbury, and shares his experiences appearing at The UK Drum Show.
He talks openly about the art of dedication, the importance of community within the drumming scene, and offers valuable advice for aspiring drummers trying to find their path. Whether you’re a musician, drum enthusiast or simply someone looking for inspiration from rising talent, this interview delivers insight, honesty and plenty of groove.
Be sure to catch Nathan at The UK Drum Show 2025 when he performs on the Main Stage at 10.00am on Sunday 19 October at the ACC Liverpool…grab your tickets now from: https://www.theukdrumshow.com
00:45 – Young Drummer of the Year
03:00 – The Art of Dedication
04:15 – Glastonbury, Versatility and Drinking Knowledge
07:50 – The UK Drum Show
12:20 – The Drumming Community
13:10 – Advice for Aspiring Drummers
Nathan Proudly Plays…
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BIOGRAPHY:
Nathan, AKA, FORC3, is a fast-rising modern drummer and producer.
After winning the UK Young Drummer of the Year in 2019, he went on to make waves in the UK Jazz scene at just 17 years old, playing with the likes of Ashley Henry and Reuben James.
In 2021 he started performing for Alfa Mist and has toured multiple times with him since, Nathan has recorded and been part of the live lineup with JSPHYNX too. His relentless, fast paced and obnoxious playing style has garnered international acclaim and support from many of his heroes in the game including Richard Spaven, Mike Mitchell, Andy Prado Jr and Justin Tyson.
Alongside all of his activity behind the drums, Nathan produces dark drum ‘n’ bass music under the name FORC3, bursting onto the rave scene this past year, combining relentless live performance with heavy production, eyes are all on this young artists future.
In this episode of The UK Drum Show Official Podcast, Drummer’s Review’s very own Ollie Winiberg sits down with drum education master Mike Johnston.
Mike will be hosting the Education Room throughout the entire weekend of 18th–19th October, alongside his talented friends Jay Postones (Tesseract), Dexter Hercules (Ed Sheeran), and Jost Nickel (Jan Delay & Disko No. 1).
Mike shares his excitement for the event and how he—and the rest of the team—can’t wait to teach, inspire, and connect with drummers from all over.
Grab your tickets now for the hottest drum event of 2025 from: www.theukdrumshow.com
00:10 – Remembering the Europe Drum Show
05:55 – What to Expect at The UK Drum Show
11:40 – “This is How The World Could Be”
12:50 – Ask The Questions
15:50 – The Rest of the Music Industry Want This
17:35 – Drummers LOVE Extras on Movies
20:15 – Pat and Debbie Boon (with BBQ Sauce)
Mike Proudly Plays…
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BIOGRAPHY:
Mike Johnston is an American drummer and educator from Folsom California. He currently runs one of the world’s largest educational website for drummers, Mikeslessons.com, where he offers live and pre-recorded drum lessons. He also hosts 10 drum camps each year at the Mikeslessons.com studio in Folsom California.
At the age of 21 he received his first major label record deal with his band Simon Says and spent the next 6 years touring the world. During that time, he received a gold record for his contributions to the Varsity Blues soundtrack and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman as well as on MTV’s Fashionably Loud.
Mike left the touring world behind in 2006 and has focused solely on education ever since. Teaching and performing in hundreds of clinics and drum festivals around the world over the past 14 years including the Meinl Drum Festival, P.A.S.I.C., The UK Drum Show, The LaBag Show in Paris, and countless others.
Mike is the only drum instructor in history to be featured on the cover of the 4 major drum magazines (Modern Drummer, DRUM, Rhythm, and Drummer UK) as well as iDrum Magazine and SA Drummer.
Awards
2013 – DRUM Magazines award for educational website of the year- (mikeslessons.com)
2016 – Modern Drummer Readers Poll winner for educator/clinician of the year.
2020 -Modern Drummer Readers Poll winner for educational website of the year (mikeslessons.com)
California-based premium microphone manufacturer Lauten Audio has announced that they will be joining the ever-growing list of exhibitors at The UK Drum Show 2025 at ACC Liverpool on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October.
Lauten Audio design and manufacture premium studio microphones with a unique and distinctive character. The company regularly collaborates with industry professionals when creating their fresh and original sounding microphones, ensuring each design genuinely meet the needs and standards of the world’s top recording engineers and performing artists.
For over 20 years, Lauten Audio mics have served as a continuous source of inspiration to the musicians and engineers who record with them: from home studios, YouTubers and Podcasters, to world-class recording facilities and globally touring artists, Lauten mics have become a staple of many a recording engineers’ studio arsenal.
At the heart of Lauten Audio’s philosophy is a dedication to musicality – each microphone is meticulously engineered to deliver rich, harmonically complex tones that bring out the best in vocals, instruments, drums and beyond. Flagship models like the Signature Series Eden LT-386 and the Atlantis FC-387 embody this ethos perfectly, offering flexible tone-shaping options that adapt to different voices and recording styles. Whether you’re tracking a delicate folk ballad, a punchy hip-hop vocal, or a hard-hitting rock band, Lauten’s renowned versatility allows you to capture the subtleties and nuances of any performance regardless of genre.
Alongside the Signature Series, Lauten Audio’s lineup includes models like the LS-208 and LS-308 – powerful noise-rejecting microphones designed specifically to excel in untreated spaces and live-streaming environments – as well as the new DRUM Series and Rim Mount mic clip, a selection of purpose-built mics designed to capture the distinct tone and characteristics of a drum kit with minimal bleed and maximum impact.
Lauten Audio microphones have received high praise from industry heavyweights such as Producer Fab Dupont, Hitmaker Greg Wells, and 10 x Grammy-Award winner Darrell Thorpe, and were used prominently in the recording of notable records such as the Foo Fighters’ Medicine At Midnight, Cardi B’s smash hit single Bodak Yello, and Snarky Puppy’s return-to-roots masterpiece Empire Central.
Lauten’s mini-doc series on YouTube – titled SNARE – uncovers the stories of famous snare drums, and features interviews with drummers such as Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine), Paul Bostaph (Slayer), James Gadson (Bill Withers), Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone), Michael Urbano (Smash Mouth), and Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Dr. Dre).
Be sure to check out Lauten Audio at The UK Drum Show 2025…tickets available: HERE
Latin Percussion (LP®) is pleased to introduce the new collection of LP® Praise Tambourines and Cajons, perfect for worship and Christian music.
The new LP Praise Tambourines have a mahogany shell, stainless steel jingles, synthetic heads, and are available in a natural or white finish. The eight sets of jingles on the 10″ tambourine and six sets on the 8″ are perfect for bright, rhythmic accents. The durable synthetic heads are decorated with a praying hands graphic. Easy to use by young and old, the LP Praise Tambourines will enhance any worship experience.
During worship sessions, a cajon can help lead the church as the pulse of worship. There are four new LP Praise Cajons: the Cross Cajon, the Praying Hands Cajon, the Thorny Cross Cajon, and the Thorny Heart Cajon. All the cajons measure H19″, W11-¾”, D11-¾”, feature two internal snare wires for crisper slaps, and an integrated bass port for enhanced projection during live performances.
The Cross and Praying Hands cajons feature a natural wood finish and a white nema body and soundboard, providing a bright, punchy, and focused sound with minimal overtones. The Thorny Cross and Thorny Heart cajons, both finished in black, feature an MDF body with a meranti soundboard, producing a full, warm, and resonant sound.
The LP Praise Tambourines and Cajons have been designed and built to help create the perfect backdrop for worship. Rhythm is not just about keeping time; it is about expressing emotion.
To learn more about the new LP Praise Tambourines and Cajons and all the other LP products, visit https://www.lpmusic.com/
Join Ollie Winiberg as he sits down with drumming icon Mark Guiliana to talk about working with David Bowie, performing at The UK Drum Show, finding true inspiration, building connections and advice for aspiring musicians.
Be sure not to miss Mark when he performs at The UK Drum Show 2025 on Saturday 18 October at 12.45pm. For more details and tickets, head to: https://www.theukdrumshow.com
00:40 – Finding Inspiration
01:55 – Too Much Pressure?
04:50 – The UK Drum Show
07:25 – David Bowie
09:20 – The Early Days
11:45 – Who You Know?
17:45 – Advice for Aspiring Drummers
21:15 – Legacy
Mark Proudly Plays…
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BIOGRAPHY:
Hailed by The New York Times as “a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed,” Grammy-nominated superstar drummer & composer Mark Guiliana brings an adventurous spirit, eclectic palette, and gift for spontaneous invention to a staggering range of styles. Equally virtuosic playing acoustic jazz, boundary-stretching electronic music, or next-level rock, he’s become a key collaborator with such original sonic thinkers as St. Vincent, Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam / Soundgarden), Brad Mehldau, M83, Meshell Ndegeocello, and the late, great David Bowie.
Guiliana’s latest release ‘MARK’, is his first entirely solo work which boldly showcases him as composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist – performing and layering percussion, piano, synthesizers and more. This new foray into his growing body of renowned work, recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles, is a culmination of Guiliana’s experiences and inspirations, and at the same time the catalyst of a new direction. ‘MARK’ follows his first two acclaimed Edition Records albums ‘the sound of listening’ and ‘Mischief’.
Roland has today introduced Mood Pan, a unique electronic hand percussion instrument that encourages anyone to discover the restorative power of music. Inspired by acoustic handpans, Mood Pan features tranquil tones and a simple design requiring no previous musical skills. Along with providing immersive audio for the onboard sounds, its built-in 2.1 speaker system can also play soothing background music and stream Bluetooth audio from mobile devices.
Mood Pan is made for mindful people and modern musicians seeking a versatile and expressive new instrument. It blends the soulful resonance of acoustic handpans with multiple sound variations and other flexible features made possible with Roland’s advanced percussion technology. While many musical instruments require learning and skill development, this can be enjoyed by everyone, with no experience or special technique necessary.
The electronic design of Mood Pan offers many benefits over traditional handpans. Users can explore different instruments and tunings, enhance sounds with onboard effects, and silence the onboard speaker by plugging in headphones for quiet solo sessions.
Mood Pan can be placed on the user’s lap or a tabletop. The instrument is played with finger taps, and its nine pads can be assigned to different musical scales, making it impossible to hit a wrong note. It’s also possible to tap the sides with the palms to create percussive sounds and resonant tonalities, mute sounds with a touch, and use a special control pad to add expressive colors to certain tones.
Selectable sounds include handpan and other acoustic percussion such as tongue drum, gamelan, crystal bowl, and singing bowl. There’s also a sitar voice, orchestral strings, synth pad tones, and four user locations with selectable sound variations.
Mood Pan offers environmental music and nature sounds, along with four modes to play soft soundtracks for mornings, evenings, relaxing, and yoga sessions. It also doubles as a high-quality Bluetooth speaker for streaming music from a smartphone or tablet.
The Mood Pan Plus app is the perfect partner to extend the experience. Users can adjust the onboard sounds, choose different environmental sounds and effects, and fine-tune the pad sensitivity. The app also includes additional sounds for loading into Mood Pan’s four onboard user locations.
Availability & Pricing
The Mood Pan is available for USD $659.99.
To learn more, visit Roland.com.
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