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John Colpitts

John Colpitts, aka Kid Millions is a drummer, composer, drum teacher and writer based in Queens, NY. He is best known for his work in the experimental rock band Oneida and his percussion group Man Forever. His latest album with Oneida, Expensive Air, is out now on Joyful Noise.

Leslie Stein Lets Kid Millions in on Brooklyn’s Last Secret

The illustrator/musician talks her creative process and her new comic novel with the Oneida drummer.

August 7, 2024

Oneida Took the Metallica Masterclass So You Don’t Have To

Kid Millions and Bobby Matador learn “How to Be a Band.”

John Colpitts Explores Pink Mountaintops’ New World with Stephen McBean

The friends catch up about life and Peacock Pools.

May 23, 2022

What Count Me In Gets Wrong About the History of Drumming

John Colpitts reviews the new Netflix doc.

October 20, 2021

New York, New Music, 1980-1986

John Colpitts’s review of the new Museum of the City of New York show.

September 1, 2021

Alan Licht and John Colpitts Talk the Art of the Interview

On the new book Common Tones and incorporating writing within a larger practice of music making.

August 17, 2021

Riz Ahmed Gets at the Heart of Obsession in Sound of Metal

John Colpitts talks with the actor and rapper about preparing for his role as a metal drummer.

January 12, 2021

How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) reviews the new books from Jeff Tweedy and Brandon Stosuy.

November 2, 2020

How Will Artists Survive a Pandemic?

John Colpitts talks to musicians from China, Italy, and South Korea about life in lockdown, and what the hell we’re going to do next.

March 27, 2020

Sofar Sounds: Concerts, Community, and Controversy

The company prides itself as a “global community” bringing artists and fans together; here, John Colpitts takes a look at its practices as a business.

August 14, 2019

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.

August 2, 2017

Was This It?

A review of Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 from someone who lived it.

May 24, 2017