Ashton Irwin Breaks Down 5 Seconds Of Summer Drum Parts

Ashton Irwin breaks down his favorite 5SOS drum parts. From classic rock inspirations to his journey as a singing drummer, Ashton dives into his personal drumming journey and the band's path to success. Their music evolution draws inspiration from bands like The Police and Led Zeppelin. Ashton's diverse role includes conceptualizing live shows and merchandise. Singing while drumming has transformed his playing style, requiring greater fitness and a focus on vocal support.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - “She Looks So Perfect”
3:05 - “Youngblood”
6:04 - “Amnesia”
8:43 - “Bad Omens”
11:18 - “Blender”
13:47 - Final Thoughts
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

We love seeing what you're doing with 5SOS! You are an incredibly talented drummer and a true inspiration for a whole new generation of drummers. Keep inspiring, Ashton! You can now play along with 5 Seconds Of Summer's most iconic songs inside Drumeo (with note-for-note sheet music AND drum-less versions of each song). Click the link to get your 7-Day Free Trial! 👉🏼www.Drumeo.com/trial

[@noshamezzy281]

Finally, he deserve the recognition, he's top tier drummer.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol he's an average rock drummer.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@maness2112 Even other rock drummers was kill him.

[@noshamezzy281]

​@@dcmastermindfirst9418whatever dude 😂

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@noshamezzy281 Lol go do some research kid. You clearly know fuk all about drums 🤣

[@noshamezzy281]

​@@maness2112 Have you ever singing and jamming with Corey Taylor? Ashton does so you lose 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3W6hGaEncdpqrMfeature=shared

[@radioflavia]

So proud of Ashton. He's so talented and confident... Really. The whole 5SOSFamily is celebrating right now!💚

[@Annapaulinxx]

❤

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@Annapaulinxxhi 🥁☺️

[@kaitlynsienkiewicz5072]

5SOS does not get enough credit for how amazing they are live. I love that Ash is getting recognition for how amazing he is at this job.

[@livieegee]

OUR DRUMMER IS FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES 😭😭

[@alison__brooks]

What an honor to hear Ashton speak about his drumming, and his intention as an engaging drummer, singing drummer, songwriting drummer, and overall artist, here to sustain his craft for decades. his humility as a 10+ year, world reknown professional is unmatched. from day one, everyone around him knew he had something special. his energy serves to unite, which is so damn rare. Congratulations Ash. You absolutely deserve this moment 💙

[@mifflinfinity]

I love the way Ashton articulates his approach to playing with metaphors and examples that really hit the nail on the head. He speaks in a language that is very easy for other musicians to understand, for example “playing the air in the room”, which is a relatable thing as a drummer, seeing how your kit reverberates through a certain space and then exploring that dynamic through your playing. This was a great episode! Ashton is the man!

[@tia2397]

A wordsmith of sorts

[@Wonderland005]

Honestly could probably listen to Ashton talk about drums and music for hours

[@CheapSushi]

I'm more into metal but I like his approach to song writing and what the drums are doing for the song. The band knows their audience and keep their influences in their heart and how he drums just amplifies those things without having to be overdone, showy or exaggerated or even mismatched. He seems very humble. I'm not into this band but Youngblood is an awesome song and cool music video for sure.

[@shelbyhawkins4265]

This showcase of Ashton SO deserved!! He is one to watch! Absolutely one of the most talented drummers of our generation (the best, if you ask me.) His ability to control his vocals while absolutely killing it on the drums amazes me every time!!!

[@valdezjones]

I've always written off 5 Seconds of Summer as a band my wife will listen to when she's feeling teenage nostalgia. Seeing a Drumeo video with the drummer of this band perplexed me at first. But man, huge respect to Ashton, what a cool dude and a great drummer. Super good stuff! I'll encourage my wife to listen to more of 5SOS from now on!

[@quasalor1480]

And you could enjoy their music too!

[@valdezjones]

@@quasalor1480 I guess that's what I'm saying, I'm open to that now, where I used to not be!

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@valdezjonesI’m a drummer like Ashton 🇵🇭☺️

[@WatchYourAttitude]

I love hearing Ashton talk about his drumming. As someone who unfortunately isn't very musically gifted, I find it incredibly interesting to hear about his playing. Ashton's drumming is part of the reason why I love 5SOS and seeing him being recognized like this makes me very proud.

[@bombshellblonde544]

Man I don't listen to a lot of 5SOS, but Young Blood is one of my very favorite songs ever. I like this guy. He's really down to earth and seems to know his stuff and loves what he does

[@andrewpappas9311]

I never got heavily into 5SOS but I won’t deny that they’ve got a lot of great songs and all four guys are killer musicians, also as someone who lives in Toronto it made me incredibly happy to see the CN Tower at the beginning and the stage at the Budweiser Amphitheater, I’ve seen so many shows there with the most recent one being Billy Talent back in July

[@donnav7103]

I think that is Ashton's new Condo which he has said he just bought in the last year.. So it is in Toronto. Nice!

[@andrewpappas9311]

@@donnav7103 Didn't know he had a place here, I mostly recognized the stage because I've seen a bunch of concerts there but it's still cool to see one of these videos filmed in my hometown lol

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@donnav7103I’m a drummer like Ashton 🙂🥁

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@andrewpappas9311I’m a drummer like Ashton 🫰🏻😊

[@nathandean2281]

I’m screaming inside with happiness this guy is the best drummer and so good live

[@jessx8958]

He has a stupid amount of talent it’s insane! Been a fan since 2014 and you can see he still loves doing what he does now just as much now as he did back then 🥰

[@TaLia0528]

Recently, I became a 5SOS fan, and ashton made me want to play drums. It's like this video was made for me!!

[@BrandonToews]

Great to hang with you, Ash!🥁🤘🏻

[@clo8624]

I swear Ashton is the heart of this band He's so articulate, dedicated and comes across as such a sweetheart

[@carolinawinterq]

BEST DRUMMER EVER!!!!!!!! ❤

[@lydiaweinberg12]

Hearing Ashton talk about the fan culture aspect nearly had me in tears, I have been a fan since 2014 and they have remained my favorite band since then. Seeing them on your this summer was truly life changing and I just love him and the whole band so much, plus I just got my 5sos tally tattoo.

[@quasalor1480]

Totally agree, I had the same reaction when he spoke about fan culture. I'm so grateful to have that in common with them besides a shared love of their music.

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@quasalor1480hi💕

[@luke_bongoman89]

Never been massively into the band but he's a really great drummer with a very good approach to what he does

[@dannarojas4403]

This is the recognition Ashton deserves! If I admired him before, now I am amazed by the talent and intelligence of this king! This is what we don't see in a show but it's exactly what we feel when we vibrate with each drum beat. Ashton is extremely talented and a fucking legend 💚

[@angelrichmond24]

There’s no doubt about it. Ashton can play anything on the drums and on the guitar and make hearts melt all at the same time. He’s a pro at this guys. 😂 I love you Ashton 🫶🏻 never stop being amazing and inspiring 🥰

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol its all basic shit

[@user-jc5xi2fo4r]

Ash is truly a beast on the drums and his vocals are insane, so proud of him! We love you ash ❤

[@H3atherH3ere]

I love watching Ashton talk about something he is passionate about. Could watch this man drum all day long

[@natt0416x]

I'm so happy for Ashton, he is so incredibly talented at everything he does and he is a top-tier drummer ❤

[@samflowervol6]

you can tell in the way he speaks about the music and experience that he so wholeheartedly enjoys what he (& the band) is creating. what a breath of sweet, fresh air. love him very very much 😭🫶

[@itshannahturner]

watching this just further affirms the kind of down-to-earth, kind, and passionate man he is. he really cares about his craft and this band and it shows so much in the way he talks. it’s so refreshing to see artists that care and truly love what they do. there’s a reason he’s one of my absolutely favorite people ever! 🤭

[@RachaelAndries]

I saw 5SOS numerous times in their early days, and then saw them for the first time again this recent tour. Super impressed with Ashton's drumming and creativity. Even on their older albums the drumming is fantastic. Recently I fell in love with the song Outer Space which is in 6/8. I do miss the pop punk vibes but their new sound suits them.

[@RainbowDancingFish56]

It's very refreshing to hear Ashton talk to another fellow drummer about their craft, both of them knowing all the 'isms' and terminology, it's like their own language :D I loved all the insight into 5SOS' live performances, I think Ash is a really fantastic musician. :D

[@luluognam]

I didn't used to love 5sos because I thought their music lacked depth. However, the past year I've rediscovered them and actually see the beauty and work that goes into their music! I love this video and Ashton Irwin is an excellent musician. I totally am inspired to pick up the drums !!

[@chromewolf8432]

Criminally underrated musician and visionary, glad to see him and the rest of 5sos getting the proper recognition they deserve, great vid!

[@macsek145]

I dont really like their songs, but i really enjoyed his playstyle. So elegant, and professional.

[@jacksonsilverman5790]

I wore out their live version of youngblood at Summertime Ball, just jamming to that track for hours. Ashton’s groove is incredible, totally propels the song

[@Izzywildflowerr]

i could watch ashton explain drums forever. so glad he’s finally getting his recognition 💕

[@kaa9279]

One of the best drummers, a talented musician in many fields with an incredible voice and a heart of gold ❤

[@calumanjir]

Oh I love how he represent the songs, especially the blender one when he goes slow at first, then slowly goes up and act like he's in the real concert with audience, then goes hard and slay it. THE TRANSITION THO 🔥

[@acatheriner]

Ashton is the drummer that inspired me to learn how to play and Drumeo is the platform I’ve been using. Best day ever🎉

[@quasalor1480]

He's amazing for not just being able drum so well but for genuinely being able to verbalize things about it so eloquently.

[@imnotmarkimoo2620]

so glad you guys got ash on this! he’s truly such an amazing drummer and so underrated. a lot of people see 5sos as a boy band and underestimate their lyricism, musical talent, and their instrumental abilities. they’re all naturals, especially on stage.

[@charlotteenglish3145]

YES HES SUCH A LEGEND

[@sarahg5925]

I think I was tearing up the whole time I’m so incredibly proud and happy for him!!! Also he is literally the sweetest most kind person on earth🥰🥰 love you Ashton!!!!

[@Tiaacherry]

Ashton inspired me so much to play drums🫶🏻 his passion, love and constant smiles while drumming encouraged me to play and now I play every week in front of people 🥰🫶🏻 thank you Ash x

[@seagreen917]

I admire Ashton so much. His story about his stepdad is so wholesome I'm so proud of him and im glad he's getting more appreciation. I love how he describes the music and drumming process in the making of each song. Such a talented musician.

[@gracierynn9476]

i love any moment we get to hear the boys dissect their craft because it doesn't happen very often. So this was so cool to see. Ashton is so talented and passionate and it just makes the fanbase get to appreciate their hardwork so much more deeply. Thank you for sharing!! Love you ash xx

[@quasalor1480]

Those phenomenal transitions are amazing in this video. They seriously make it epic.

[@ornella1150]

LOVE YOU ASHTON

[@Cam-uc1ic]

What a talented drummer, you can see passion in his eyes ❤

[@ve_tonia]

Ashton is literally the reason why I even started playing drums and most of the songs I learn are 5sos songs. It‘s so interesting to get a closer look on how he plays. Love it ❤️

[@Hemmxsighs]

ASH YOU DESERVE THE WORLD. You never fail to impress me 😮‍💨

[@yourfavouritesoku1710]

One of the best drummers ever!!❤❤

[@ViciPlays]

i‘m so glad that ashton got the chance to explain his world to you and also show us how much love and love for detail he puts into his playing. when i went to the 5sos show i honestly couldn’t stop watching him cause i‘m so incredibly fascinated by how he moves with such precision and how he pours his heart and sould into it. thank you so much, ashton. ❤️ i also love how that video was edited!!

[@BlackLotusC108]

OMG i cannot wait to see Ashton on Drumeo, Im literally so excited to see him and the band just be so successful

[@mijaluna024]

Ashton is such a machine... he's amazing at what he does, and we are so proud of him, the heart of the band ❤️ ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@ElenaRachlin]

Ashton approaches the drums with the same excitement as a kid on Christmas and I love to see his passion shine through in everything he does whether it be on the kit, vocally, or any creative realm for that matter. This video also does a great job of showcasing who he is as a person: compassionate, kind, down-to-earth, and charming. What a guy. I wish him nothing but the best for Ashton and am proud to call myself a fan. It was a pleasure tuning in and hearing him explain different grooves and discuss his role in the band. Overall, this was a great episode

[@adrielivilela]

so happy to see him talking about his passion like this, he deserves all the recognition💖 man is a beast on the drums

[@sammanthaperez8726]

The best drummer for the best band, Ashton really makes the difference in every song!❤

[@madzjordanr]

Can’t wait! Been waiting for an interview with him from AGES!!

[@andreinalopez7936]

oh my god, I'm so excited and proud of Ashton

[@irxsthetic]

seeing ashton showcase the behinds for the drums on budweiser stage IN TORONTO lets me keep this in my heart and im so happy i can finally see whats going on from his perspective 🥺🫶😭😭😭

[@lucianolazcotaylorsversion3642]

such an underrated drummer

[@voidd21]

He's such a talented man. Love seeing him getting the recognition that he deserves. Really interesting idea, as a 5sos and Tears for Fears fan (and pretty much a fan of all of the oldies), I really enjoyed this video!!!

[@maryhannahgeorge7866]

Thank you for taking the time to interview him. He’s truly sooo talented. I love how he references his influences

[@mirnachahrour5099]

I love this! I have a really hard time isolating instruments in music but I now I can clearly hear the drums in BLENDER and I’m looking for it in every song! Great video so proud of you Ashton!

[@sindhusegar9915]

drumming legend

[@Revert1989]

Never paid much attention to their music but he is so down to earth and he has some serious chops. Im a metalhead but i listened to their music after this video just to get a feel for what he is doing on the drums

[@eternalultraviolet]

I'm now an all-out metalhead, but I would have never started drumming if it weren't for Ashton. 5SOS emerged at the perfect time where I was just the right age to get into slightly more mature music (having been a big boyband aficionado) and I thought 5SOS were the greatest thing ever. Some people in the comments are truly scared to admit it but Ash is a phenomenal drummer (check out his solo record Superbloom for more great drum work btw) that deserves this so much.

[@benjaminnebenjamin6033]

whoa WHAT i never knew SLSP had that kick pattern-- no wonder playing it on 8ths with the toms didn't feel right i actually loved drums more bec of Ash ❤️‍🔥

[@mollyanngraybill1845]

So excited y’all brought him on! He is such a talented musician and a great guy, I could listen to him speak about his passions for hours.

[@zuza3548]

Such a beautiful human being love him

[@blue______]

I saw their live shows two times already, and Ashton always takes my breath away. You can clearly hear all the effort and passion he puts on his drums every show. And he never stops omg he is the only one that keeps playing all the time

[@abcdefu3198]

I’m gonna cry. When I discovered their music back in 2014, he was immediately my favorite. ❤❤❤

[@Annapaulinxx]

I love this video. Ash is such a talented musician. Sadly, drummers are rarely in the spotlight. Thanks for this video! Ashton deserves the world. ❤️

[@saraaaahc]

Thank you for finally interviewing Ashton! As a drummer and a 5sos fan, I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time and it’s even better than I thought it would be 🫶🏻

[@amberfrost3656]

Ash deserves the world & all the recognition. I’m so happy for this interview 😭🫶🏼

[@Laurabusanahmua]

I am so happy for him, he really deserves the recognition, it is always a pleasure to see him play live 🥹 so proud of Ash as always ❤️

[@_.singularity._9278]

He is so amazing and seeing him play live is such a pleasure. He is so so talented and deserves more recognition

[@morgandavies7756]

so happy Ashton is getting the recognition he deserves as a drummer and an artist!! 🧡

[@olakromska5016]

It’s amazing that we can see how much Ashton loves playing the drums and how much he enjoys that. That’s actually beautiful and I’m glad I can call myself a fan of 5sos. Thank you for your hard work Ash ❤

[@ErickaJanes]

Ashton is a beautiful, hardworking person, a great drummer (and a musician in general and a singer, and a songwriter and so much more). I respect him and his ways of understanding music, thanks for the video! (been there since the very beginning, 5SOS is only growing and growing, that is an amazing band).

[@acatheriner]

Sick video and breakdown! Would’ve loved to see Ash and drum tech Tommy talk about how they went about building out this kit and how they approach tour as a team!

[@sarahforster7784]

This is so interesting, I love watching Ashton drum!! He is sooo talented!!

[@creative.equestrian22]

I absolutely LOVED this (& seeing my fav band member) and wish all interviews were like this for singers & 5 Seconds of Summer. That was so awesome! Takes me back to the concert from this summer ❤.

[@charlotteenglish3145]

WE LOVE YOU ASHTON 🫶

[@kassjimenez5632]

He deserves it ❤

[@gabidabrowska0307]

it's been such a long and beautiful journey with 5sos for me, so seeing ashton improving and talking about drumming makes my heart melt. i love those guys so much it's crazy

[@gabrielbueno5640]

so cool! one of my favorite bands and drummers out there! definitely a huge talent in the new generation

[@aeri427]

Thank you for having him ❤ i absolutely adore how 5sos puts so much of their heart into their work and it reflects how talented and amazing they are. This is a great inside look into the musicality of the band. I love to see it. Ashton never fails to kill it. 11, going 12, years strong.

[@quasalor1480]

I'm grateful that they're big into fan culture because it's a big part of me and I'm grateful to have that in common with them besides our shared love of their music.

[@dianakehlenbrink1791]

What a guy, so proud of him

[@aleahthrasher5098]

I can't believe he filmed this in Toronto! That was my show! Love you Ashton

[@donnav7103]

I think his is this new Condo that he purchased in the last year.

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@donnav7103hi 😌😜

[@fashionistagal8]

Ashton is incredible!! So cool to see his process! There’s so much that goes into this, his attention to detail is amazing!

[@Angelina_gunn5641]

I'm so glad he got to do this, I miss him already so much 🧡🧡🥰

[@niallshor3n938]

I absolutely love to hear Ashton talk and I’m so proud of him. He’s so incredibly talented and has come so far❤ The video is 20x better for me when I realized that it was filmed at Budweiser Stage which is where I saw them this year! The Ash girls are winning again :)

[@xoannaxo]

Yas Budweiser 🇨🇦

[@Mattczuchryfan21]

@@xoannaxohi 🥁🇵🇭

[@elinalkefjall453]

you can see how much his face lights up when he talk about drumming. he finally gets to talk about what he loves

[@SaraAnn1922]

It's really nice to hear & see Ashton talking about drumming & playing.He is one of the world's best drummers with Kid'z, Kanki Tomoya & Will Ferri.🥰

[@xoannaxo]

ASH GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES. We love you❤️❤️

[@ajohdeer5450]

I love them so much. And it is so fun to hear Ashton talk about his role. Amazing!

[@treatpeoplewithkindness4413]

Absolutely love this. He’s so confident and humble and just nice to listen to. Bless.