DRUMMER WANTED – GROOVE-LED, GUITAR-DRIVEN ALT PROJECT Watford/Bushey (North London)

Monday 9 Nov 2026, 7:16pm

I’m looking for a drummer to become part of an original music project I’m developing. I’m keen to find someone who connects with the music, brings their own personality and ideas, and wants to help shape something creatively.

The music is quite difficult to pin down to one genre, but is fundamentally guitar-led. It draws on elements of alternative rock, indie, Americana, soul and alternative R&B, with influences ranging from Jeff Buckley and John Mayer to Bon Iver, D’Angelo, Dijon and Mk.gee.

The common thread is expressive guitar textures, simplicity, groove and a feeling of openness and intimacy. I’m drawn to music that feels organic and lived-in, where there’s space for the instruments and performances to breathe. Think open guitar sounds, loose and instinctive basslines, understated but deeply grooving understated drums, and arrangements that don’t need to be super complex.

I’m particularly looking for a drummer with a great sense of feel. Someone who understands pocket, dynamics and restraint, and knows when to sit back and let a song breathe as much as when to really drive it. I’m not necessarily looking for technical flashiness or busy playing – the right groove and feel are much more important.

Ideally, someone who:

* Has a strong natural sense of groove, feel and dynamics.
* Enjoys playing simply and leaving space.
* Is open-minded and comfortable moving between different styles.
* Has their own musical identity and enjoys contributing ideas.
* Is interested in developing an original project collaboratively and playing live.

January 2027:

I’m currently developing 4–5 original songs and have demos available to send over, so you can get a feel for the music before getting involved. They currently have programmed drums as a guide for the arrangements and grooves, but these are very much placeholders – I’m looking for a drummer to bring the songs to life, interpret the parts and develop their own approach. There’s plenty of scope to contribute ideas and write parts rather than simply reproduce what’s already there.

The immediate plan is to bring together a group of musicians for a filmed studio session in Jan 2027. The idea is to capture something intimate and organic – musicians playing together, experimenting with arrangements and bringing the songs to life.

I’ll be working with musicians individually beforehand to develop the material, so there’ll be a foundation to build on when we get together.

More importantly, I’d love to find the right people to take the project further, develop a live set and start playing gigs. I’ve previously played in bands and have experience gigging, as well as contacts with promoters and venues, so there’s a realistic opportunity to get out and play. The January session is really the starting point for that.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, drop me a message with a bit about yourself and ideally some recordings or videos of your playing. Happy to send over the demos too – would be great to hear from you

Best wishes

Fin