The intro to a song can create a signature for the song as a whole. For a majority of the music you listen to, you know what the song is going to be within the first couple of seconds. This makes the introduction of a song critical in the writing process. The drums are frequently left out of the conversation when it comes to an introduction because they aren’t inherently melodic, giving them less of a chance to be the earworm that songwriters need to start their songs with. But, every now and then a drummer is let loose on the intro of a song, and given a totally isolated moment where they get to bring the rest of the band in. In this episode, we go over some of our favorite drum intro moments and give them the shine they deserve!