Drummers on Drumming Madden Klass (Chappell Roan, Boygenius) shares the records that shaped her playing
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This is another installment of Big Fat Five, where I invite my favorite drummers on the show to break down the five records that shaped how they approach the instrument. Today’s guest is Madden Klass.
Madden grew up in New York and built a reputation as a player who can seamlessly transition between power, finesse, and tight technical playing without losing the heart of the song. She’s toured with Boygenius, Chappell Roan, Watsky, Mike Doughty, Wheatus, Big Wild, Matt Maltese, Nat & Alex Wolff, Allison Ponthier, and Dixie D’Amelio, while also carving out her own sound through original projects. With roots in progressive rock and pop, Madden has always treated the drum chair as part of the composition, not just the support.
MADDEN'S BIG FAT FIVE:
Performance - Ilan Rubin's solo at the 2011 Guitar Center Drum-Off
Drummer – Ilan Rubin
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Artist – Battles
Album – Glass Drop
Release Year – 2011
Key Track – "Futura"
Drummer – John Stanier
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Artist – Hiatus Kaiyote
Album – Live in Revolt EP
Key Track – "Sphynx Gate"
Drummer – Perrin Moss
Artist – The Aristocrats
Album – The Aristocrats
Release Year – 2011
Key Track – "Bad Asteroid"
Drummer – Marco Minnemann
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Artist – Ash Soan
Release Year – 2020
Key Track – "Ghostship Time-out" (video)
Drummer – Ash Soan
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