Atticus Reynolds (drum set) is a drummer/composer from Chapel Hill, N.C. After beginning percussion study at age 6, Atticus progressed quickly towards studies in drum set and the jazz tradition. He is a member of the UNC Jazz Band, UNC Jazz Combo A, and Charanga Carolina at UNC-Chapel Hill. In 2015, Atticus founded The NightShift, a neo-soul/hip-hop collective that has performed at UNC’s Memorial Hall and multiple other Triangle area venues. They recently released their debut EP entitled (J) Rowdy & The NightShift, featuring No9to5 Music emcee (J) Rowdy. Atticus spent Summer 2015 studying hand drums and African disasporic music at the Conservatory in Puerto Rico. A working musician in the Triangle area, Atticus is active in many genres of music as well as providing drum instruction to local youth. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree with minors in entrepreneurship and African American studies. Atticus is a student of Juan Álamo.