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THE DRUMS

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About The Drums

The Drums is an American indie pop band from New York City. It was initially formed by Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham under the name Goat Explosion, with later additions of Adam Kessler and Connor Hanwick. Graham left the band in 2016, after which it has operated as a solo project of Pierce.

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Surf Curse

Surf Curse

The Buttertones

The Buttertones

Current Joys

Current Joys

Hot Flash Heat Wave

Hot Flash Heat Wave

VACATIONS

VACATIONS

Wild Nothing

Wild Nothing

The Vaccines

The Vaccines

Albert Hammond, Jr.

Albert Hammond, Jr.

Craft Spells

Music videos by The Drums

Music videos

The Drums — "626 Bedford Avenue" (Full Album Stream)

"626 Bedford Avenue" (Full Album Stream)

The Drums — "The Flowers"

"The Flowers"

Releases

Albums

Jonny

Jonny

13th October 2023

Brutalism

Brutalism

5th April 2019

Abysmal Thoughts

Abysmal Thoughts

16th June 2017

Encyclopedia (Spotify Commentary)

Encyclopedia (Spotify Commentary)

23rd September 2014

Portamento

Portamento

1st September 2011

The Drums

The Drums

4th June 2010

Meet Me In Mexico

Meet Me In Mexico

EPs

"Summertime!"

"Summertime!"

2009

Singles

The Impossible

The Impossible

1st April 2024

Isolette (Edit)

Isolette (Edit)

16th August 2023

Better (Edit)

Better (Edit)

12th July 2023

f*ck everything! - Spotify Singles (feat. The Drums)

f*ck everything! - Spotify Singles (feat. The Drums)

23rd June 2021

Ambulance

Ambulance

11th December 2020

Nadia (Porches' You Have Lost Control Remix)

Nadia (Porches' You Have Lost Control Remix)

12th November 2020

Nadia

Nadia

28th October 2020

Backstage Pass (with Monte Booker & The Drums)

Backstage Pass (with Monte Booker & The Drums)

14th August 2020

“Take Yer Meds!!” (A Guided Meditation)

“Take Yer Meds!!” (A Guided Meditation)

4th May 2020

I Didn't Realize b/w You Lied

I Didn't Realize b/w You Lied

15th October 2019

Try

Try

26th June 2019

Blood Under My Belt (Edit)

Blood Under My Belt (Edit)

5th May 2017

There Is Nothing Left

There Is Nothing Left

14th August 2015

Kiss Me Again (RAC Mix)

Kiss Me Again (RAC Mix)

24th April 2015

I Can't Pretend (Yacht Remix)

I Can't Pretend (Yacht Remix)

6th November 2014

I Can't Pretend - Single

I Can't Pretend - Single

25th August 2014

Money

Money

2011

Summertime EP

Summertime EP

2009

I Didn’t Realize / You Lied

I Didn’t Realize / You Lied

There Is Nothing Left - Single

There Is Nothing Left - Single

Other

MOMMY DON'T SPANK ME

MOMMY DON'T SPANK ME

2nd April 2021

Tracks by The Drums

50+ tracks in our catalogue

626 Bedford AveBrutalism

626 Bedford AvenueBrutalism

Abysmal ThoughtsAbysmal Thoughts

AmbulanceAmbulance - Single

Ambulance - Brevin Kim RemixAmbulance - Single

Ambulance - Meat Computer RemixAmbulance - Single

626 Bedford AveBrutalism
626 Bedford AvenueBrutalism
3:22
Abysmal ThoughtsAbysmal Thoughts
4:51
AmbulanceAmbulance - Single
Ambulance - Brevin Kim RemixAmbulance - Single
Ambulance - Meat Computer RemixAmbulance - Single
Are U F****dAbysmal Thoughts
3:59
Are U Fucked?Abysmal Thoughts
Baby, That's Not The PointMOMMY DON'T SPANK ME
2:12
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Money

Money

Lyrics

I Don't Know How To Love

I Don't Know How To Love

Lyrics

Days

Days

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5SOS' Ashton Irwin has released his second solo album, 'Blood On The Drums'

The Drums — "Blood Under My Belt"

"Blood Under My Belt"

The Drums — "Head Of The Horse" (Full Album Stream)

"Head Of The Horse" (Full Album Stream)

The Drums — Lets Go Surfing

Lets Go Surfing

The Drums — "Better (Edit)"

"Better (Edit)"

The Drums — "Plastic Envelope" / "Protect Him Always"

"Plastic Envelope" / "Protect Him Always"

Are U F****dAbysmal Thoughts

Are U Fucked?Abysmal Thoughts

Baby, That's Not The PointMOMMY DON'T SPANK ME

Be GentleJonny (Deluxe)

Bell LaboratoriesEncyclopedia

Best FriendThe Drums

Best FriendThe Drums

BetterJonny (Deluxe)

Blip of JoyBrutalism

Blood Under My Belt

Blood Under My BeltAbysmal Thoughts

Blood Under My BeltAbysmal Thoughts

Blue Sky Boy (Bonus B-side)

Blue StripesMOMMY DON'T SPANK ME

Blue StripesPortamento

Body ChemistryBrutalism

Book of Revelation

Book of Revelation

Book Of RevelationPortamento

Book Of Revelation

Book Of RevelationPortamento

Book of StoriesThe Drums

Book of Stories

Book Of StoriesThe Drums

Break My HeartEncyclopedia

BrutalismBrutalism

Days (trentemøller Remix)MOMMY DON'T SPANK ME

Deep In My HeartEncyclopedia

Don't Be a Jerk, Johnny"Summertime!"

Down By the Water

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Blood Under My Belt

Blood Under My Belt

Lyrics

What You Were

What You Were

Lyrics

Heart Basel

Heart Basel

Lyrics

Let's Go Surfing

Let's Go Surfing

Lyrics

Book Of Revelation

Book Of Revelation

Lyrics

Down By the Water

Down By the Water

Lyrics

Hard To Love

Hard To Love

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If He Likes It Let Him Do It

If He Likes It Let Him Do It

Lyrics

How It Ended

How It Ended

Lyrics

5SOS' Ashton Irwin has released his second solo album, 'Blood On The Drums'

The 16-track album explores personal and universal themes, with music videos for all songs to be released throughout August.

17 Jul 2024 • 6:44 am

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The Drums on 10 tastemaker playlists

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505 vibes but better

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Jen Affleck · 74K fwrs

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POST PUNK RUSO

POST PUNK RUSO

Aaron · 45K fwrs

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Indie/rock and absolute bangers

Indie/rock and absolute bangers

Zodac · 43K fwrs

1 track

Y2k grunge

Y2k grunge

Ludmila Wanderley · 39K fwrs

1 track

australian surf indie rock

australian surf indie rock

Alex Ewanyshyn · 37K fwrs

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dreamy alt rock melancholy

dreamy alt rock melancholy

J · 25K fwrs

1 track

Indie Pop Tapes

Indie Pop Tapes

The Yume Collective · 14K fwrs

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Indie Running 170 BPM

Indie Running 170 BPM

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Tours

The Drums tours & setlists

Every The Drums tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.

South America & USA Tour 2024
19 shows · 31 Aug – 17 Nov 2024