by Per Ulfhielm | Apr 27, 2025 | Free drum grooves
In 1974, Tower of Power released their legendary album Back to Oakland, which includes an instrumental song called Squib Cakes (composed by organist Chester Thompson). I absolutely love Squib Cakes, and I jumped with joy when Magnus sent med his take on the drumming,...
by Per Ulfhielm | Feb 1, 2025 | Free drum grooves
One of the most exciting aspects of jazz drumming is how it allows for seamless transitions between different rhythmic feels. A classic example is On Green Dolphin Street, where the song moves between Latin and swing in a way that keeps the music dynamic and...
by Per Ulfhielm | Jan 15, 2025 | Customer releases
Here’s a new customer release! John McCain of Basics for Baroque Improvisation has composed and plays all instruments on this meditative track, using our ECM Drumming pack for the drum parts. It reminds me of Mike Keneally, Frank Zappa and Pat Metheny. Really...
by Per Ulfhielm | Jan 1, 2025 | Customer releases
Here’s a new release from Wisconsin-based Supernatural Blondes, called Religion of the Heart. The songs feature lots of OddGrooves MIDI drum loops, primaily from the packs Straight-ahead Rock and The Songwriter packs. 1980’s style hard rock. I love it!...
by Per Ulfhielm | Dec 30, 2024 | Customer releases
I love it when our customers use OddGrooves’ MIDI in their songs, especially when the songs are released on the streaming services. So a while ago Terry Weiss from Skeeter Jones & The Fireflies reached out about their new EP Feathers, which features plenty...