In this interview, I sat down with Scott Reeder—Fu Manchu’s dynamic drummer—to get into the nuts and bolts of his solo project, Jacket Thief. We talk about what pushed him to step out on his own, what he wanted to explore rhythmically outside the Fu Manchu machine, and how that mindset shaped the feel of the record. If you’re into drums as more than “keeping time,” this is one of those chats where you can hear the intention behind the grooves. I also make sure we look forward, because Fu Manchu fans always want the obvious question answered: what’s next? Scott gives a peek at the road ahead and the kind of momentum the band’s working with, while still keeping it real and grounded. If you dig rock, punk, and metal that’s actually worth your time—and you like hearing the people behind it explain the why—this one’s for you. And if you want to go deeper on the album itself, I’ve got a full written breakdown of Jacket Thief’s Lights Out on the Shore linked below.