Lainey Loops

Lainey Loops

I have always been big into music growing up. I started playing the Cello when I was 7, and then picked up the guitar when I was 12. I started learning drums when I was 16. I was sat in a hairdressers and there was a flyer in the window advertising drum lessons and that the first lesson was free, I thought I may as well give it a try, and the rest is history!

I got into music college as a guitarist, but as there was only one other drummer on the course, I had no choice but to drum in the college bands I had been put in despite only having had 2 or 3 lessons at the time. It forced me early on in my journey to drum in a band rehearsal setting a few times a week.

From my teens going into my early 20’s, I had joined a few bands and gigged around the city, getting to know my local scene. I had even played a few shows and festivals outside of my hometown. I was quickly gaining experience as a live musician as well as expanding on my playing skills as a drummer.

I met Charlie and Ollie (SNAYX) in 2021. They played a gig in my hometown and the band I was in at the time were the openers. They saw me play and asked if I did any session work. I had never done any session work before, but I just thought I’d go for it, and I’m glad I did.

I was session drumming for SNAYX for the next 2 years. I was playing in festivals up and down the country, going on tours in the UK and in the EU. It thrust me straight into things I had never experienced before. It also led me to doing a few session gigs for Lambrini Girls in the EU. I have gained memories and experiences that I will never forget.

I officially joined SNAYX in 2023. Since then we have recorded an EP, been nominated for best breakthrough artist at the Heavy Music Awards, played a sold out UK headline tour, and been on tours with lots of bands including Billy Talent and Royal Blood.

Lainey Loops'S SETUP:

  1. 14" Zildjian A hi-hat
  2. 16" Zildjian A medium thin crash cymbal
  3. 21" Zildjian A sweet ride
  4. 18" medium thin crash cymbal

* May be prototype

Lainey
Loops's
IN 3

Lainey Loops's
IN 3

  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    I am mostly inspired by the people I surround myself with. In my early days of playing drums I was always going to local gigs that my friends were playing in. I was always watching the drummers in bands and picking things up from them. The same goes for now. I am surrounded by so many amazingly talented, hardworking people who inspire me every day. They keep me feeling confident and ambitious.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    I think it's really important to push yourself out of your comfort zone no matter how scary you might find it. Go and scout out your local scene and network with the local musicians. When you are starting out, say yes to as many opportunities as you possibly can. The more drumming you do the better you'll get. It also gives you lots of experience, and you never know where it might lead you.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I absolutely love the Zildjian A series which is what I currently use. I love their brightness and how they cut through the low end bass sounds which we use in our music.

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