Neal Morgan

Neal Morgan is a drummer, composer, and avant-garde storyteller known for his minimalist percussion experiments and collaborations with indie heavyweights like Joanna Newsom and Bill Callahan. Starting as a touring drummer for Newsom in the mid-2000s, he carved a niche for himself with raw, hypnotic solo work that blends live drum loops, primal vocals, and poetic spoken-word fragments. His self-titled 2011 debut and later releases like *PAW* (2019) and *Feels Good* (2022) showcase his signature style—imagine a one-man tribal punk band armed with just a drum kit, a microphone, and relentless rhythmic energy.

A PhD holder in Performance Studies from UC Berkeley, Morgan brings academic rigor to his DIY ethos. Recent projects like *In the Yard* (2020) and its cheeky *Karaoke Version* spin-off reveal his playful side, while *Sketchbook March 2015 - March 2016* highlights his love for improvisational rawness. Whether crafting intricate percussion landscapes or howling existential lyrics, Morgan remains a quietly influential figure in experimental folk’s outer orbits.

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