back beat

"Back Beat" essentially: 1. Subject. — Interviews with Russian and international drummers — Reviews of kits, sticks, pedals, and hardware. — Technique analysis, notation, exercises, and sound tips. — Reports from festivals, drum battles, and master classes. — A section on the history of drums and iconic bands. 2. Format. The magazine was printed and published quarterly. Its layout was classic magazine style: photos, diagrams, and short columns. Printed in Moscow and distributed through music stores and schools. 3. Concept. This was an attempt to create a Russian drum culture ecosystem, inspired by Western magazines like Modern Drummer and Drummer Magazine. The name was chosen symbolically: backbeat is what keeps music alive, and metaphorically, the "heartbeat" of the drum community. "Back Beat" was a manifesto for an era when drummers in Russia still believed that paper and rhythm could unite a scene.