On the darkest day of the year, known to all as the Winter Solstice, we were approached by the amazing Brick Box team in Bradford as part of their celebration: a night they aptly named The Cabattoir.
A presentation of…
Dec 9 2019
Review: Doncaster Christmas Lights Switch On 2019 - 13 seconds to feel the magic!
Feeling The Magic
Drum Machine have been back in Doncaster again at Coundown To Christmas, Doncaster's Christmas Light Switch On 2019.
We absolutely LOVE the people of Doncaster who welcome us by getting into the Drum Machine vibe.
We had…
Dec 6 2019
The View From The Back: Bass Player Tony Webber talks Drum Machine
We would like to extend our gratitude to Tony Webber for submitting this great piece on what it's like playing in Drum Machine.
"We are about to play at a summer festival in a small country park. Although not a…
Nov 17 2019
Drum Machine and the Avant Garde Queen Of Pop: Miranda Arieh
I first met Miranda Arieh and heard her music over 15 years ago.
I was playing in a punk band with her fella, Jon. Top bloke. Outrageous player. Skank Agenda. That band was a lot of fun.
Even back then…
Nov 11 2019
Bass Player Joe Duffield on Being In Drum Machine
This week our Joe, who plays Bass in Drum Machine, Hebden Bridge has written the most beautiful piece for the blog.
Reading this gave me goosebumps all over. I think Joe's done a fantastic job of putting into words what…
Nov 9 2019
Review: Drum Machine @ Crystal Palace Fireworks Spectacular
Last Saturday saw us play in London for the second weekend in a row; this time we were at the Crystal Palace Fireworks Spectacular.
It truly was a spectacular event; the fireworks were next level with laser accompaniment and set…
Nov 9 2019
Review: Drum Machine @ We Are Halloween
Last weekend, the band missioned it down to London for 'We Are Halloween' held at Hainault Country Park.
10,000 youths not entirely dressed for the cold weather, 4 massive indoor arena and 50 big name DJ's.
We left Hebden…
Oct 18 2019
Viva Le Machine! - DM's Biggest Fan Reveals Why!
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This week's fantastic blog comes courtesy of Doug Lyon. Doug has probably seen Drum Machine play more times than anyone else! He has followed the band from the start taking videos of performances and…
Oct 16 2019
We Are Halloween Festival
We’ll be playing at We Are Halloween Festival on Saturday 26th October in Hainault Forest Country Park, London.
We’ve not been before and can’t wait! It's going to be a blast.
There’s 4 indoor big top arenas and 50 of…
Oct 8 2019
It's Time To Play!!!
Hi,
My name is Aid.
I run Drum Machine and will be teaching the upcoming Drum Machine Recruitment 8 week course starting Friday 25th October.
I have to say, i am very excited about it.
I always am when it…
Oct 5 2019
Being In Drum Machine: What's It Like?
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I asked Aid if we could nail down the characteristics of the kind of person who's in Drum Machine. And I discovered it's actually really hard to do because we're ALL so different.
But…
Sep 30 2019
Review: Drum Machine @ Boombox Circus 28th Sept, 2019
Saturday night saw us play our residency at the mighty Boombox Circus at Beaverworks in Leeds.
It’s always a great crowd for us and nice to see so many familiar faces.
I've never seen a crowd go from 0-60 in…