Studio Drummer & Engineer

It was very easy to work with Sam Merrick, being multifaceted he easily understood what I was looking for in each track, if you need a creative drummer don't hesitate.

Sam did a great job. We had an idea of what we wanted, which he totally got,, but we also asked him to have a point of view,, which he did, and gave us something even better than what we asked for initially. And then he even threw in some hand percussion tracks to boot.

I have had the distinguished pleasure of being the bassist to Sam’s drumming in a number of different musical contexts. Besides the obvious and all encompassing exemplary feel that is ubiquitous in Sam’s playing across all these settings, I have always been taken with Sam’s imagination, communication and preparation. Those factors have influenced my decisions to hire him for my own projects and recording session as well as refer him to my musical peers. His engineering prowess, attention to tone and ability to dial in the right sounds to fit the track seal the deal. Always humble, patient and

Sam is a joy to work with in all the ways you can imagine: he's wildly creative, focussed on delivering the highest quality performance and sound, and is a purely positive presence throughout the creative process. He's a perfectionist who's quite chill, a very rare breed indeed. I've worked with Sam in both a live and studio setting. From stuffy five hour rehearsals to creative projects sending WAVs back on forth from countries apart he's always the same: positive, professional, brilliant, and he GROOVES. This man will elevate your project in every way.

Sam is genuinely a dream of a musician to work with! His skill, feel and pocket are superb. But you can find other excellent craftsmen. What really makes Sam stand out is his creativity and open-mindedness. Sam has played live and electronic drums with me in both recordings and shows in multiple countries. He has been the primary rhythmic element, a supporting rhythmic element, and even used electronic drums to make ambient textures. And all of this with excitement, skill, eagerness, and full creative participation, not to mention a great work demeanor. Can't recommend more highly!

I have worked with Sam on a few different projects over the past three years both in live and remote settings. Sam has exceptional feel, pocket, and voice. But he is also uniquely creative and his depth of sound profile is unmatched. And if that wasn't enough, he is just one rad dude who had a warm soul and a great laugh. I cannot recommend Sam enough. Save yourself the hassle and just hire him already! You will not be disappointed.

I have worked with Sam on multiple projects. He’s an incredibly solid player with a great pocket that always strives for the parts and tones that suit the song above all else. Coupled with a fantastic work ethic, and being a blast to be around he’s top shelf. I’ve recently used him for some remote recordings and his turn around time was faster than expected and the results were totally killer.

I highly recommend Sam! I’ve hired him for projects both in studio and remote and couldn’t be happier with the results either way. Remotely, I’ve found Sam’s communication and turn around to be a bonus to his superb drum performances and sounds. Whether raw stems or a mix (he makes them sound SO GOOD), Sam is easy to work with and very efficient. Can’t say enough good things, but it’s the full package - the dude, the drums, the ease of working with him. I will keep hiring him every chance I get.

I couldn't recommend Sam more!! Not only does he have one of the best feels of any drummer I've worked and recorded with, he is also incredibly creative and detailed in coming up with parts and ideas you didn't even know the song needed. On top of all that, he's super friendly and an absolute breeze to work with.