Drum Show


"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 December 29, 2025, the music video has over 13 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".

Credits and personnel

Adapted from Billboard and Tidal:

Twenty One Pilots

Additional personnel