"Drum Show" is a song by the American music duo Twenty One Pilots, released as the second single from their eighth studio album, Breach, on August 18, 2025.
Composition and lyrics Musically, "Drum Show" has been described as alternative rock, pop-punk, and indie rock. "Drum Show" is the first song to feature drummer Josh Dun on lead vocals, albeit partially. In an interview with Clash, Dun described "Drum Show" as an exploration of his life through Joseph's perspective, which he found "interesting".
Release "Drum Show" was announced as Breachs second single on August 14, 2025. It was released on August 18, 2025, four days after the announcement. Promotional clips for the music video would end with the text "8.18" flashing on-screen, referring to the date August 18, the date the single and music video were released.
Music video The music video for "Drum Show", directed by longtime collaborator Mark C. Eshleman, shows the duo performing in a parking garage in front of a van which seems to be powering the duo's instruments. They are also seen performing inside the van while Dun drives. As of March 21, 2026, the music video has over 14 million views on YouTube.
Reception "Drum Show" was well-received upon release. Kerrang! writer Emily Garner called it an "anthemic" single, and notes Dun gives "one hell of a performance".
Accolades + Year-end lists Publication Accolade Rank Jesus Freak Hideout John DiBiase's Song Picks 5
Credits and personnel Adapted from Billboard and Tidal: Twenty One Pilots Tyler Joseph – lead vocals, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, songwriting, production Josh Dun – drums, lead vocals
Additional personnel Paul Meany – production, songwriting Unnus Latif – drum technician, recording engineer Adam Hawkins – mixing Joe LaPorta – mastering
Charts + Chart performance for "Drum Show" Chart (2025) Peakposition Bolivia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 12 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 3 UK Christian Songs (Cross Rhythms) 2
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