touring & recording drummer
Madden Klass is a Los Angeles-based musician recognized for her adaptability, precision, and deep musical sensitivity, always delivering performances that enhance the artist’s vision.
about
Originally from New York, Madden has built a reputation as a skilled and versatile player, effortlessly blending power, finesse, and technicality across a wide range of genres. She has found success touring alongside an extensive range of artists––Boygenius, Watsky, Mike Doughty, Wheatus, Big Wild, Matt Maltese, Nat & Alex Wolff, Allison Ponthier, and Dixie D’Amelio. She has additionally cultivated her sound with multiple original projects. With roots in progressive rock and pop, Madden has always seen her role as a player in the composition.
While simultaneously attending Berklee College of Music, Madden built herself a home studio to capture and refine her sound, allowing her to enter the world of studio recording. Her playing can be heard on Mike Doughty’s Ghost of Vroom 2 & 3 and Watsky’s recent live album. Beyond her touring and recording career, she has built a strong presence in the drumming community, growing an engaged Instagram following with performance videos that highlight her creativity and control.
Since 2019, Madden has toured extensively, performing at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Gunnersbury Park, and major festivals including Coachella and Reading & Leeds. She has also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, SNL, and the Today Show.
Madden endorses–– Meinl Cymbals, Ludwig Drums, Vater Sticks, Remo Heads, Beyerdynamic Microphones, Big Fat Snare Drum, Rohema Products, & TnR Products.
TOURING & STUDIO CREDITS
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2023 // Coachella, Re:set Tour, the Tour, SNL, Jimmy Kimmel
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2019 // Opening for Mike Doughty, Paste Studio
2021 // Opening for Everclear
2024 // Pandemonium Festival
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2022 // US Tour
2024 // Touring Just to Tour, Bonnaroo, Rock Werchter, Reading & Leeds
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2019 // Ruby Vroom 25th Anniversary Tour
2022 // LA & NY Residency
2023 // Ghost of Vroom Fall Tour
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2022 // Effuresphere Tour
2023 // Music Midtown, Cascade Equinox, Format, Suwanee
2024 // Red Rocks
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2024 // Opening for Billie Eilish, Today Show
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2023 // iNTENTION Tour
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2021 // Jingle Ball Tour
2022 // Opening for Big Time Rush
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2021 // Opening for Lord Huron
2022 // Opening for Bleachers