Magesh Magesh

Contributing Author

Magesh is a musician and producer who has worked with Rihanna, Lionel Richie, Ricky Martin, Chris Brown, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Nelly Furtado, and Vernon Reid of Living Colour. He released an instructional drumming DVD called "Unique Beats" where he mixed the drum kit with electronics and Indian hand percussion. He recently moved from Australia to the UK to explore new musical opportunities.
Website: mageshdrumteacher.co.uk

Contact Magesh Magesh at magesh.magesh7@gmail.com

Articles by Magesh Magesh

  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - May 2026

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - May 2026

    This month, I’m looking at independent artists keeping funk alive. As always, the sound stretches comfortably into soul and R&B, but the groove remains front and centre. Funk still thrives on elastic basslines, tight drum pockets, and sharp guitar rhythms that lock everything...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno - May 2026

    The Metal Inferno - May 2026

    This month, I'd like to look at new Heavy Metal releases. From the thunderous weight of traditional Heavy Metal and the intricate, mind-bending landscapes of Progressive Metal to the soaring intensity and cinematic spirit of Power Metal, I'm always super impressed by the...
  • Article photo - The New Blues Sound - Modern Blues, Rock, Soul & Roots Rock - May 2026

    The New Blues Sound - Modern Blues, Rock, Soul & Roots Rock - May 2026

    I would like to keep the momentum rolling for modern blues, with a fresh wave of releases that honour the genre's deep roots while continuing to stretch its boundaries. From gritty Blues Rock riffs and smoky Soul Blues grooves to emotionally charged Roots-driven songwriting, this...
  • Article photo - Interview With Zac Schulze of The Zac Schulze Gang on Gear and Keeping It Simple

    Interview With Zac Schulze of The Zac Schulze Gang on Gear and Keeping It Simple

    Photo credit: Haluk Gurer I recently caught up with UK blues-rock guitarist and frontman of Zac Schulze Gang, Zac Schulze. Fresh off a run of high-energy shows and growing buzz among modern blues-rock fans, ...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno - May 2026

    The Metal Inferno - May 2026

    This month, I’m focusing on three powerful forces that continue to drive the genre forward: Heavy Metal, standing tall with crushing riffs and commanding energy; Progressive Metal, stretching the boundaries with technical precision and adventurous songwriting; and Power...
  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - April 2026

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - April 2026

    This month, I’m looking at independent artists carrying the funk forward. As always, the sound leans comfortably into soul and R&B, but the heartbeat stays firmly in place. Funk lives and breathes through rubbery basslines, crisp drum pockets, and guitar rhythms that...
  • Article photo - The New Blues Sound - April 2026

    The New Blues Sound - April 2026

    If there’s one constant in ever-shifting musical landscapes, it’s the blues. Deeply rooted in tradition yet always pushing forward, the genre continues to reinvent itself, blending raw emotion, soulful storytelling, and modern edge.April 2026 delivers another...
  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - March 2026

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - March 2026

    This month, I’m diving into 10 more independent artists who are keeping the funk alive and evolving. As always, the sound stretches comfortably into soul and R&B, but the foundation never wavers. Funk, at its core, thrives on locked-in basslines, tight drum grooves,...
  • Article photo - The Hip Hop Manifesto - March 2026

    The Hip Hop Manifesto - March 2026

    I’ve always been drawn to hip hop that says something real, that cuts past the surface and sits with you long after the beat fades. The kind of records that feel memorable from the first listen. From 808 snare Boom Bap loops to soul-soaked Jazz rap, from experimental edges to...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno - March 2026

    The Metal Inferno - March 2026

    Follow the playlist The Metal Inferno - Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal This month, I’m exploring three dominant pillars that...