Our guest today is one of Berlin’s rising stars in the drumming world, Julian Wieder. At just 25, he’s already making serious moves across the RnB, Hip-Hop, and Indie scene, both on stage and in the studio. I first discovered Julian thanks to the algorithm gods on Big Fat Snare Drum’s Explorer page—and once I saw his playing, I knew I had to get him on the show. His feel is unreal, blending pocket grooves with a sense of freedom that feels completely natural and effortless. Plus, he’s not just a drummer…he’s an educator, and a bit of a clinic master in the making.
In this episode, we’ll dive into the top records that shaped his sound, and he introduced me to a new favorite of mine that I can’t wait for you to hear. So I hope you enjoy the top records that helped shaped Julian Wieder into the drummer he is today.
JULIAN’S BIG FAT FIVE:
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Album – The Joy Of Motion
Artist – Animals as Leaders
Release Year – 2014
Key Track(s) – The Woven Web, Tooth and Claw
Drummer – Matt Garstka
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Album – Continuum
Artist – John Mayer
Release Year – 2006
Key Track(s) – Waiting On The World To Change, Gravity
Drummer – Steve Jordan
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Album – Wallflower
Artist – Jordan Rakei
Release Year – 2017
Key Track(s) – Eye To Eye, Sorceress
Drummer – Jim Macrae
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Album – Chris Dave and The Drumhedz
Artist – Chris Dave
Release Year – 2018
Key Track – Whatever
Drummer – Chris Dave
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Album – Past Present and Futures
Artist – Chick Corea
Release Year – 2001
Key Track(s) – Fingerprints, Rhumba Flamenco
Drummer – Jeff Ballard
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Honorable Mentions:
Nas – Illmatic
Ghost Note – Swagism
Yussef Kamaal – Black Focus
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