I’m a drummer, composer, and musical director with years of international touring experience. I thrive on pushing the boundaries of both live and electronic music, blending precision, musicality, and high-energy performance to create engaging shows. My work spans live collaborations, show concept development, and cross-genre projects, with a growing focus on production and creative direction. Currently I’m expanding into production and direction, building show concepts, arranging backing tracks, and guiding artistic direction across projects. I’ve led international residencies, built and managed bands, and collaborated with artists across multiple genres to deliver cohesive live and studio outcomes. My aim is to fuse live instrumentation with cutting-edge electronic approaches to create immersive musical experiences.

David Collum II

I’m a drummer, composer, and musical director with years of international touring experience. I thrive on pushing the boundaries of both live and electronic music, blending precision, musicality, and high-energy performance to create engaging shows. My work spans live collaborations, show concept development, and cross-genre projects, with a growing focus on production and creative direction. Currently I’m expanding into production and direction, building show concepts, arranging backing tracks, and guiding artistic direction across projects. I’ve led international residencies, built and managed bands, and collaborated with artists across multiple genres to deliver cohesive live and studio outcomes. My aim is to fuse live instrumentation with cutting-edge electronic approaches to create immersive musical experiences.

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I’m a drummer, composer, and musical director with years of international touring experience. I thrive on pushing the boundaries of both live and electronic music, blending precision, musicality, and high-energy performance to create engaging shows. My work spans live collaborations, show concept development, and cross-genre projects, with a growing focus on production and creative direction.

Currently I’m expanding into production and direction, building show concepts, arranging backing tracks, and guiding artistic direction across projects. I’ve led international residencies, built and managed bands, and collaborated with artists across multiple genres to deliver cohesive live and studio outcomes. My aim is to fuse live instrumentation with cutting-edge electronic approaches to create immersive musical experiences.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder and Band Leader at D.C Entropy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and lead a project focused on composing, producing, and arranging original music for studio and live settings. Performed drums with precision and high-energy presence, oversaw recording sessions from pre-production to tracking, and developed promotional materials while managing digital marketing and live programming. Planned and executed shows, created rehearsal structures, coordinated with venues and technical teams, and handled band payments and contracts. Oversaw mixing and mastering of music projects to ensure polished final products.
Drummer at James Coleman and Carole Therese Beausaint
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed as a versatile drummer with precision and dynamic stage presence, contributing to band chemistry and live performance energy. Identified and recruited talented musicians to enhance ensemble quality and sound.
Drummer and Band Leader at The Shilla Hotel Jeju
December 31, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Recruited and assembled skilled band members for international performances. Organized contracts and logistics, coordinated visa applications and travel documentation, managed payroll, and scouted new musicians during ongoing residencies. Led rehearsals to ensure musical cohesion, developed set lists and live show arrangements, performed with energy and adaptability, and liaised with Promoters, hotel staff, and venue teams to ensure seamless operations. Built and maintained relationships with local club owners and venue operators to foster community presence and future opportunities.
Drummer and Compressor at Nik West
January 1, 2019 - Present
Performed drums with advanced technical skill, musicality, and high-energy stage presence. Arranged and managed show backing tracks and musical structures, and provided background vocals to enhance live performance dynamics. Created show arrangements, led band performances with real-time musical direction and cues, planned rehearsals, edited and optimized backing tracks for live environments, and coordinated equipment setup and breakdown.

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