The Drums

The Drums are an American indie pop band from Brooklyn, New York. The current lineup consists of Jonathan Pierce (vocals), Jacob Graham (guitar), Connor Hanwick (drums), and Tom Haslow (guitar). Haslow only plays with the band during live events. Founding members Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham first became friends as children, having met at a summer camp. Soon after their first meeting they formed the electro-pop group Goat Explosion. The two separated for several years: Pierce formed indie rock group Elkland which quickly gained attention and was signed by Columbia Records; meanwhile, Graham formed Horse Shoes which was signed by Shelflife Records. Eventually, having both grown tired of electronic music, they decided to switch from synthesizers to guitars, and formed the Drums in late 2006, recruiting drummer Connor Hanwick. The band cite their major influences as The Wake, The Smiths, Joy Division, The Zombies, The Tough Alliance, The Legends, The Shangri-las and Orange Juice. Graham also mentions that reverb in general has played a major role in their sound: "...If reverb didn't exist we wouldn't have bothered trying to start a band." This is "Best Friend" off of their debut album The Drums.

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