The Drums are channeling Wild Beasts a bit on “I Don’t Want To Go Alone,” a previously unreleased b-side. The new track will back Portamento‘s third single, “Days,” set to…
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Brooklyn’s the Drums dropped their second album Portamento at the end of the summer, and they’ve been busy since then – latest single from the record “How It Ended” features…

The Drums’ mirthless and tepid new album Portamento takes the concept of the Sophomore Slump a step further. Their Follow-Up deserves a new term. I suggest the Sophomore Splat.

On September 13th, The Drums will release their sophomore LP, the highly anticipated Portamento. We’ve already heard the catchy-as-hell, Smiths-aping lead single “Money” and its gun-tootin’ video, and now the…

The official clip for The Drums‘ deliciously Smiths-esque new single “Money” has arrived and it’s a bit puzzling, but I’m not worrying too much about it. The great song in…

You know it’s officially time to switch onto that summer gear now that the Drums are releasing new music. The Drums’ forthcoming new single, “The New World” will be out…

Brooklyn foursome the Drums had a big year – their June self-titled debut received widespread acclaim for its surfy, poppy jams. The record’s biggest, most emphatic songs, “Down By the…

Brooklyn based The Drums have emerged as one of the brightest new bands of 2010 with their debut record, crafting 80s pop rock that belongs on the shelf with Joy…

It seems like whenever you turn around peppy New York indie poppers Pains of Being Pure at Heart have an awesome, toe-tapping new single to listen to. It’s hard to…

STREET DATE: 09.14.10 | EMUSIC | AMAZON| INSOUND | ITUNES ALBUM REVIEW: The Drums – The Drums At first, The Drums’ self-titled debut album seems like a tree in a…

STREET DATE: 09.14.10 | EMUSIC | AMAZON| INSOUND | ITUNES RATE THE DRUMS: [STARRATER] At first, The Drums’ self-titled debut album seems like a tree in a forest full of…

LISTEN: New Andy Butler (Hercules and Love Affair) – And I’m (So In Love With You) We may have to wait until January to listen to Hercules and Love Affair’s…

The Drums’ self-titled debut album may be out now digitally, but the physical release of the album won’t be here until September 14. Until then, The Drums are giving away…
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