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NME — Example, The Drums and Snow Patrol all have new stuff out more info

Guardian Music — (Universal/Island)The glums, more like: for all their perky bass lines and dreamy reverb, here's a band in desperate need of a good cheering up. With the Drums having lost a guitarist and almost split up, it's not surprising Portamento is driven by g... more info

The Music Fix — It's time for The Drums' sophomore album. more info

I Think You're Swell — Track list: 1. Ride (Remix) – Ciara 2. Cruel – St. Vincent 3. Friend Crush – Friends 4. 100 Bottles feat. Se7en (Prod by DJ Chuckie) – Chris Brown 5. Swim Good – Frank Ocean 6. Money – The Drums 7. Polish Girl – Neon Indian 8. Where Dey... more info

Altsounds — With the release of their return album 'Portamento' and single 'Money' both scheduled for a week on Monday (September 5th) through Moshi Moshi/Island, THE DRUMS have let Captured Tracks' fellow New Yorkers Craft Spells give the lead track a synthed ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Drums at Williamsburg Waterfront in July (more by VIncent Cornelli) As mentioned, The Drums are going on an extensive North American tour this fall in support of their upcoming LP, Portamento, due out September 13 via Frenchkiss. You can... more info

Altsounds — With just 6 days until the release of their return album *'Portamento'* and single *'Money'* (September 5th) through *Moshi Moshi/Island*, *_THE DRUMS_* have unveiled the second episode of their new web TV channel, *_VISIOMENTO._* The disorientatin... more info

Stereogum — Portamento, the sophomore album from New York twee-wavers the Drums, is out 9/13 on Frenchkiss. And right now, 3VOOR12 is streaming the whole album (via We All Want Someone To Shout For). If that’s not enough Drums for you, here’s the video for t... more info

Stereogum — The Drums uncork another new song, “What You Were,” in the first installment of the Visiomento live performance series, which is clearly channeling a parking lot surveillance cam aesthetic. But, I’m into it. If you’re on a Drums kick, here’... more info