Article and interview by Lannon Harms.

15 April 2020.

Header photo credit: @namaste_photography_kzn (Instagram)

Two Amazingly Talented Muso’s from the Outskirts of Durban

Every time I watch The Name on the Drum jam live, I enjoy their music more. They craft intricate songs with passion and write beautiful, meaningful lyrics. The type of music that will grow on you the more you listen, and the lyrics will make more sense the more you pay attention.

I was fortunate enough to organise an interview with them just before one of their gigs at Pablo Honey back in January.

Watch The Name on the Drum play live and chat between songs in the video below

Two farm boys turned musicians

Having grown up constantly being surrounded by music in the form of vinyl and CD collections, as well as the odd guitar and piano here and there, these two brothers picked up instruments in their early teens and formed a band soon after. Ben (lead guitar & vocals) and Nat (percussion & vocals) admit that they didn’t always see eye to eye growing up – they might never have thought that they’d mature both as individuals and artists to eventually make such great music together. They dub their sound Indie Folk Rock, which does sum it up quite well, in my opinion.

The Name on the Drum Pablo Honey Session

Ben (left) & Nat (right). Photo: UGC Facebook.

The Name on the Drum EP: Souvenirs

The band recently released their EP called Souvenirs. Listen to it on any of the major music streaming platforms. Their Spotify page is linked below.

Be sure to also follow them on their social media pages via the red links below.

These artists need our support to keep doing what they’re doing. The world will be dull without them!



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Lannon Harms Single Street Park
About the Author: Lannon Harms

Lannon founded SA Guitarist in 2011. He’s been playing guitar and starting bands since two decades ago. He’s always been passionate about the South African music scene and started SA Guitarist to help promote the talented guitarists and musicians we have in SA. He’s currently the vocalist and guitarist for his latest band, Single Street Park. Follow Lannon on Instagram: @lannonharms