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.
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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.
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.
What Count Me In Gets Wrong About the History of Drumming
John Colpitts reviews the new Netflix doc.
New York, New Music, 1980-1986
John Colpitts’s review of the new Museum of the City of New York show.
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.
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.
How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?
John Colpitts (Kid Millions) reviews the new books from Jeff Tweedy and Brandon Stosuy.
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.
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.
Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer
The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.
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.











