Thomas Rhodes

Sun Room

Thomas Rhodes

About

Paiste Artist Since
February 2026

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliations
Sun Room
White Reaper
The Velveteers
Vincemp3

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Biography

I’ve been playing drums with just about everyone I can for as long as I can remember - on stages, in studios, and anywhere else I can make noise. Based out of Los Angeles, I’ve built my playing around feel, energy, and making songs hit the way they’re supposed to. Whether it’s loud, stripped down, polished, or somewhere in between, I’ve always been drawn to the idea that the right part can completely change how something feels. I’ve performed and recorded with artists like White Reaper, Sun Room, The Velveteers, VinceMp3, and a bunch of others - some you’ve heard, some you haven’t, all part of the same ongoing story. Different bands, different sounds, different rooms, but always the same mindset: serve the project and make it feel good. Somewhere along the way I started documenting more of it - posting clips, performances, ideas, whatever felt right at the time - and it turned into its own creative outlet. It’s been a way to stay consistent, experiment without overthinking, and connect with people who actually care about drums, tone, and feel. No big strategy behind it, just doing the thing and letting it speak for itself. At just 25, I’m continuously right in the middle of it - playing, recording, collaborating, and constantly chasing the next opportunity to grow. There’s always another sound to figure out, another feel to lock into, another song that needs something different. I’m proud to be doing it all with Paiste Cymbals. Cymbals that match the way I play and the way I hear things.

Setup Cymbals

  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 20"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Aggressive, bright, energetic, trashy. Medium range, complex mix. Responsive feel, explosive attack. Powerful, cutting effect cymbal for exotic accents. A good cymbal for noisy crash riding at higher volume levels.

  • Sounds