Miles Francis

Mentioned in this January 2018 Modern Drummer Magazine interview.

MD: Where did Antibalas record Where the Gods Are in Peace, and what was the process like this time?

Miles: We recorded it at Thump Studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and I used their house Slingerland kit. I’m not too particular about the drums I use for sessions, as long as they feel good for the songs. I always use my Sabian cymbals, though, specifically my 21? HHX Groove ride, which is my lone go-to cymbal since my first shows with Antibalas in 2010. It has an amazing range between crashing and riding, so I like to use it alone and maximize its expression

Mentioned in this January 2018 Modern Drummer Magazine interview.

In my touring band, I sing, play guitar, and play two toms and two 9? Simmons Pads hooked up to a Roland SPD-SX, triggering vocal samples or electronic drum sounds, depending on the song. There is a sit-down drummer and synth bassist to round out the live band. This setup allows me to both be the frontman, on vocals and guitar, but also play drums in focused, acrobatic bursts throughout the set.