Dan Drohan

Session Drummer/Percussionist

starstarstarstarstar
10 Reviews
Dan Drohan on SoundBetter

Creative Drums with MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden, Maggie Rogers, Nick Hakim, Brian Dunne, Rich Hinman, Daedelus, Day Wave, Sid Sriram, and film soundtracks with composers like Hark Madley and in shows like Shrinking. Collection of Drums - Vintage and New - World Percussion and Homemade Textures - Electronics + Experimental

My name is Dan Drohan and I love to make great recordings with people. I love recording drums and percussion, sounds, textures - acoustic and electronic. I have a great home studio with a lot of unique instruments and great recording gear.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Dan Drohan
  • Abderraouf B Grissa*, Dan Drohan
  • Sharks In The Deep End
  • FMF (3)
  • Maggie Rogers
  • Maggie Rogers
  • Tucker Jameson & The Hot Mugs
  • Tucker Jameson & The Hot Mugs
  • Berklee College Of Music
  • Butchers Of Sky Valley
  • Maggie Rogers
  • Uni Ika Ai
  • Tei Shi
  • Brian Dunne (2)
  • Olden Yolk
  • Ben Talmi
  • Maia Friedman
  • Maggie Rogers
  • Maia Friedman
  • Brian Dunne (2)
  • Maia Friedman
  • Day Wave
  • FMF (3)
  • Brian Dunne (2)
  • Various

Endorse Dan Drohan10 Reviews

  1. Review by Chris Gilroy
    starstarstarstarstar

    Started as a fan of Dan's playing. Have been lucky enough to work with him in the studio and remotely. His ability to reimagine and support a work is a treasured tool. I always find myself re-inspired after Dan adds his touch to a track.

  2. Review by Chris Gilroy
    starstarstarstarstar

    Started as a fan of Dan's playing. Have been lucky enough to work with him in the studio and remotely. His ability to reimagine and support a work is a treasured tool. I always find myself re-inspired after Dan adds his touch to a track.

  3. Review by Chris Gilroy
    starstarstarstarstar

    Started as a fan of Dan's playing. Have been lucky enough to work with him in the studio and remotely. His ability to reimagine and support a work is a treasured tool. I always find myself re-inspired after Dan adds his touch to a track.

  4. Review by Jesse
    starstarstarstarstar
    by Jesse

    Dan is a hell of a dude! Killer drummer and just as impressively drum kit engineer - able to capture a wide and inspiring variety of sounds and textures. He’s got a brilliant creative mind for production and seems to draw from a deep well of inspiration, and his enthusiasm for music and creativity is infectious!

  5. Review by Jesse Scheinin
    starstarstarstarstar
    by Jesse Scheinin

    I hire Dan for my projects, whenever the opportunity arises. He is an extremely professional and creative drummer, musician and producer. He has elevated my music with his drum set as well as with orchestral percussion instruments and a plethora of other interesting studio timbres. He's easy to work with and is also a wiz in the studio.

  6. Review by Ellis Tucker
    starstarstarstarstar
    by Ellis Tucker

    My favorite drummer and collaborator. Working with Dan is genuinely inspiring as he turns the entire drum set into a creative tool, writing parts and recording layers beyond your wildest dreams. Dan brings a level of talent, taste, and creativity to every session that is rare to find. Hire Dan early to bring your vision to the next level.

  7. Review by Ben Talmi
    starstarstarstarstar
    by Ben Talmi

    God of drums. Hire Dan immediately. He will make your record or live show shine like no other. We have made countless recordings together and there is no one more professional or talented than this guy. Hire Dan now!!

  8. Review by Tom Deis
    starstarstarstarstar

    Dan is a great drummer, I played with him in the dream pop band Uni Ika Ai and for Maia Friedman and I always thought he wrote ambitious, tasteful, artful parts that suited and enhanced the energy perfectly, and his execution was soulful and of an extremely high level. I’ve also heard him perform in a more technical modern jazz context and he was amazing with his skills on full display. I’ve done remote work with him too and loved the way he recorded drums! His personality is friendly and flexible and easy to work with! He is an easy recommendation from me in a wide variety of genres.

  9. Review by Tom Deis
    starstarstarstarstar

    Dan is a great drummer, I played with him in the dream pop band Uni Ika Ai and for Maia Friedman and I always thought he wrote ambitious, tasteful, artful parts that suited and enhanced the energy perfectly, and his execution was soulful and of an extremely high level. I’ve also heard him perform in a more technical modern jazz context and he was amazing with his skills on full display. I’ve done remote work with him too and loved the way he recorded drums! His personality is friendly and flexible and easy to work with! He is an easy recommendation from me in a wide variety of genres.

  10. Review by Tom Deis
    starstarstarstarstar

    Dan Drohan is a great drummer, I played with him in the dream pop band Uni Ika Ai and for Maia Friedman and I always thought he wrote ambitious, tasteful, artful parts that suited and enhanced the energy perfectly, and his execution was soulful and of an extremely high level. I’ve also heard him perform in a more technical modern jazz context and he was amazing with his skills on full display. His personality is friendly and flexible and easy to work with! He is an easy recommendation from me in a wide variety of genres.

GenresSounds Like
  • Maia Friedman
  • Maggie Rogers
  • Brian Dunne
Gear Highlights
  • Neve Preamps
  • Stereo Pair of Coles 4038
  • Vintage Rogers Kit
  • Vintage Ludwig Kit
  • Many fun weird drums
  • Electronics
  • Range of great cymbals from Istanbul-Zildjian-Name Brand etc.
More Photos
More SamplesDrummer/ Producer