Josh Sidell

Drummer | Multi-Instrumentalist | Producer | Recordist | Beat Maker
📧 Personal Email: psydellmusic@gmail.com
📧 Booking Email: booking@psydellmusic.net
🌐 Website: psydellmusic.net

Professional Summary

Experienced and versatile musician with over 25 years as a professional drummer, spanning genres from gospel to country to heavy metal. A seasoned beat maker and producer with 20 years of experience, proficient in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, and other DAWs and synthesizers. Skilled recordist and engineer, having co-produced and engineered albums and EPs. Performs and produces electronic music under the moniker Psydell, utilizing Ableton for live performances for over a decade. Has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Tipper, Mr. Bill, Kll Smth, Papadosio, Mickman, and Alejo. Adept in a variety of drums and percussion as well as other instruments, including guitar,  bass,  wooden flutes, bowed psaltery, and various mouth harps.

Objective:

Seeking opportunities for live electronic performances as Psydell as well as  recording/production collaborations with bands and artists to help shape and refine their sound.

Experience

Live Performance & Drumming (25+ Years)

  • Professional drummer for various genres, including gospel, country, and heavy metal.
  • Performed in numerous live settings, including tours, studio sessions, and festivals.
  • Played and recorded a range of percussion instruments beyond drums, including tongue drum, wooden flutes, bowed psaltery, and mouth harps.

Electronic Music & Production (20+ Years)

  • Producer and beat maker, specializing in electronic and experimental sounds.
  • Experienced performer using Ableton Live for electronic music performances as Psydell for over 10 years.
  • Shared stages with notable artists such as Tipper, Mr. Bill, Kll Smth, Mickman, Alejo, and more.
  • Featured in The Untz articles and festival lineups:

Recording & Engineering

  • Experienced recordist, mixing engineer, and producer, having contributed to:
    • Brody Vancil’s album "Callused Hands" (Engineering & Production)
    • Jake Rebman’s "Wilbert’s Song"  (Engineering & Production)
  • Skilled in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, and additional DAWs for production and mixing.

Skills & Expertise

✅ Drumming & Percussion: Versatile across multiple genres and percussion instruments.
✅ Live Performance: Skilled in electronic and acoustic live settings, incorporating Ableton Live.
✅ Music Production: Beat making, arranging, and sound design with DAWs.
✅ Recording & Engineering: Producing and engineering projects from start to finish.
✅ Stage & Studio Collaboration: Working with bands, solo artists, and other producers.

Education & Training

  • Self-Taught & Professional Experience: 25 years of hands-on learning and paid work in the music industry.
  • Software & DAW Proficiency: Extensive experience with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and various VSTs/plugins.

References

Available upon request.