Seattle based drummer Kevin \"KJ\" Sawka, renowned for bringing the drums to live drum ‘n bass, has joined Australian group Pendulum, currently residing in London, UK. The experienced dance music drummer has taken over the stool Following the departure of former sticksman Paul Kodish.
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KJ Sawka has already contributed to the recording of Pendulum’s upcoming third album ‘Immersion’.
KJ Sawka was initially drawn to electronic music by the sounds of Dieselboy, LTJ Bukem (Danny Williamson) and Roni Size. His first breakthrough came with the cult all-improvisatory avant-garde drum \'n\' bass trio Siamese who toured North America in 2002-2003 with shows ranging from support slots with LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad to a performance at the New Orleans Jazzfest.
More recently KJ Sawka made music as a solo artist and developed the DrumBanger iPhone App. Watch the drummer performing live for a radio station: