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161: Interview with Break Science



In this episode, Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee (together as Break Science) talk about their live setup, favorite gear and software, experiences on the road and performing with Pretty Lights, tips for artists and musicians pursuing a music career, and more. Adam Deitch is a 4-time Grammy-nominated drummer, songwriter, and producer. His long tenures with historic acts like Average White Band, John Scofield, Wyclef Jean, and Pretty Lights have taken him around the world as a touring drummer.


Adam continues to play with his Grammy-nominated band Lettuce and EDM/live hybrid group Break Science. Deitch is also known as a featured clinician at esteemed drum events like PASIC and Modern Drummer Festival, and has a subscription-based drum education website, www.DeitchAcademy.com, with in-depth lessons from beginner to advanced lessons.


Borahm Lee is a versatile producer and keyboardist known for Break Science and the Pretty Lights Live Band, having toured with big names like Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, and Matisyahu. He's a pivotal figure in electro-soul, pushing boundaries in jazz through various live outfits. Lee's debut solo album, "Echoic Memory," showcases a raw and introspective side of his artistry, blending hip-hop, jazz, soul, and electronica.






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