RZN8R

"Leaves the listener feeling invigorated and inspired" - SF Weekly

"a rhythmic pilgrimage where soul house merges seamlessly into baile funk, afro beats in arm with garage house.” - Music Arena Ghana

RZN8R (pronounced “resonator”) is the moniker of Oakland-raised, Brooklyn-living producer/singer Derek Buckwalter. RZN8R draws from a wide array of influences, fusing his passions for singing, new thought spirituality, and beats, to craft deep, lush, hypnotic grooves.

RZN8R has played many venues in the Bay Area and New York including Silo, the Meadows, Sovereign, Cafe Kitsune, 1015 Folsom, Mezzanine, Neck of the Woods, Brick & Mortar, Bottom of the Hill, The Knockout, Warehouse 416, Madrone Art Bar, 20 Mission, and events including Noise Pop, Sofar Sounds, Oakland Drops Beats, Now Music SF, and GlowCon, as well as SXSW in Austin. He has opened for artists including A-Trak, Chromeo, Duckwrth, Martin Luther, ATTLAS, ARMNHMR, Anamanaguchi, Monster Rally, TV Girl, and Krystyn Pixton. Hope you vibe with his sound as well.

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