Graham also mentions that reverb in general has played a major role in their sound: "...If reverb didn't exist we wouldn't have bothered trying to start a band." [17] Solo projects [ edit ] This extends to his comfort as an out queer musician, too. Since condensing his band into a solo project ahead of his 2017 album, Abysmal Thoughts, Pierce has started opening up more about that part of himself. He’s certainly a long way from where he was while doing press for the band’s debut album in 2009, when he “full-on lied” about his sexuality to a Sunday Times reporter who somewhat intrusively asked if he or any of his bandmates were gay. As he recalls, the question was met with “dead silence” from everyone. Pierce’s own face instantly went red. Steffen Hung (2012-02-20). "lescharts.com - Discographie The Drums". lescharts.com . Retrieved 2014-08-08. Cascading Slopes Revel in Solitude on "Maple Trees" | News". mtvhive.com. 2013-03-13 . Retrieved 2013-04-06.

The Drums released the single "The New World" on April 11, 2011, with proceeds going to Japan disaster relief efforts. [10]Magic Mountain" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 42 on the UK Physical Singles Chart. [41] Williams, Mike (August 30, 2011). "Album Review: The Drums - 'Portamento' ". NME. Archived from the original on December 29, 2011 . Retrieved January 13, 2012.

In November 2012, Jonny Pierce announced he would be releasing a solo album in 2013. The Drums continued on with members Jonny Pierce and Jacob Graham. In December 2009, the band was shortlisted as one of the 15 music acts for the BBC Sound of 2010. Subsequently, they placed at No.5 in this list on 4 January 2010. In NME's first issue of 2010 they were named number1 in the magazine's top tips for the year as well as in Clash Magazine's Tips for 2010. The Drums were also voted "Best Hope for 2010" in Pitchfork 's 2009 Readers' Poll. [5] They won the Hall Radar Award [6] for 2010 and were the most Shazamed band of 2009. [7] The Drums performing at the 9:30 Club in 2010. The Drums - I Felt Stupid (Official)". YouTube. 2010-01-04. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20 . Retrieved 2012-02-26. Hej 5: The Drums «PSL". Blogg.svt.se. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09 . Retrieved 2012-02-26. Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 05 October 2014 - 11 October 2014". Official Charts Company . Retrieved May 20, 2020.Let's Go Surfing: "2009 10 04 Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. officialcharts.com/. a b Steffen Hung (2012-02-20). "ultratop.be - Discographie The Drums". ultratop.be . Retrieved 2014-08-08. On April 3, 2023, The Drums released their first single in years, "I Want It All", as well as announced a U.S. summer tour. Pierce says of the single: "The song emerged from the longing and the pain that stemmed from a loveless childhood. It is only in the past few years that I have really begun to understand what happened to me as a boy, which has helped me to start to build my own bridge toward real love." [14] On May 11, Pierce shared two more singles, "Plastic Envelope" and "Protect Him Always". [15] Influences [ edit ] Discography [ edit ] Studio albums [ edit ] List of studio albums with selected chart positions and certifications

In 2011, Jonny Pierce co-wrote "In the Middle (I Met You There)" with Brooklyn artist Matthew Dear for his EP Headcage. His writing credits also include "You Gave Me Nothing" and "Lose It (In the End)" which are included on Mark Ronson's album Record Collection. The Drums Announce Fourth Studio Album Abysmal Thoughts". Anti.com. 2017-03-01 . Retrieved 2017-05-02.The Drums - Magic Mountain". YouTube. 2014-07-24. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20 . Retrieved 2014-07-30. Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 19 December 2010 - 25 December 2010". Official Charts Company . Retrieved May 26, 2020. Brodsky, Rachel (2023-05-11). "The Drums - "Plastic Envelope" & "Protect Him Always" ". Stereogum . Retrieved 2023-06-06. The Drums made their American television debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2012. [11] MTV gave the band a celebrity chart special on MTV HD channel in May 2012, where Pierce and Graham introduced their favorite videos and bands as well as some of their own videos.