Greg Saunier

With Deerhoof, as a busy collaborator, and on his own, Greg Saunier is one of the most inventive and prolific forces in underground music. The classically trained multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer first came to prominence as Deerhoof's drummer, and the maximalist sound he got from his minimalist kit provided the pounding heart of the band's vibrantly experimental rock on albums ranging from 1997's The Man, The King, The Girl to 2023's Miracle-Level. As Deerhoof's acclaim grew, so did Saunier's projects. He played in groups including Nervous Cop (with Joanna Newsom), Big ...