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Derren Raser

NEW WEBSITE www.derrenraser.com

About Me


One of Music Connection Magazine's
"Top 100 Unsinged Artists of the Year"

Runner-Up at this year's
John Lennon Songwriting Contest

An old soul in a new age, Derren Raser stands out from the monotonous fray of popular music. Witty, well-spoken and wise beyond his 20-something years, singer-songwriter Raser will move you with his thoughtful lyrics and haunting melodies. His ballads are old-fashioned folk stories and beautiful tributes to love lost and found.

A prolific songwriter, Derren combines lively folk-rock and classic singer-songwriter traditions with the hard edge of contemporary pop and rock influences, he has honed a cutting edge sound that is immediately both fresh and familiar. His music has been described as "Simon and Garfunkel meets the Shins." It is music that sounds equally at home on an old dusty hi-fi or in a sleek new iPod.

A unique and abundant talent, Derren will continue to share the stage with greats like Ben Taylor, Sonya Kitchell, Hem, Ollabelle, Garrison Starr, Arnold McCuller, Richie Cannata and more.


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Member Since: 10/22/2004
Band Website: derrenraser.com
Band Members: Just Derren, mostly.

Sometimes with:
Daniel Rhine, Upright Bass
Kelly Bennett, Violin
Josh Hersmeyer, Drums
Cole Petersen, Cajon

Influences: James Taylor, Paul Simon, Indigo Girls, Billy Joel, Radiohead, John Stewart, John Mayer, Blur.
Sounds Like:

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Record Label: Indie
Type of Label: None

My Blog

NEW RECORDING up today!!

Hey everyone,I've been in the studio lately working very hard on some new recordings!I've been working with my good friend, producer/engineer Chris Hobson, and I'm really excited about the results.We ...
Posted by Derren Raser on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:49:00 PST

New Website up TODAY!! --Visit to hear Brand New Single "When Enters Love"--

  Brand New Website up TODAY!! www.derrenraser.com Visit today to hear Derren's new single "When Enters Love" -- available exclusively through www.derrenraser.com...
Posted by Derren Raser on Thu, 31 May 2007 01:35:00 PST

Derren featured on the cover of Today's Union Tribune "Street" Magazine

  Derren is featured in today's Union Tribune "Street" Magazine.  Click HERE to take a look inside today's issue and to learn more about Derren and his music!!...
Posted by Derren Raser on Thu, 31 May 2007 01:26:00 PST

National Noise Interview

National Noise    While I was in Portland this past weekend I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with my good friend Jason Gears, host of a very cool podcast called National Noise.&nbs...
Posted by Derren Raser on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:05:00 PST

SMtv Interview

SMtv    I had a chance to discuss my music with Samantha Murphy of SMtv in Hollywood a few months ago.  SMtv features regular interviews with up-and-coming independent artists from acro...
Posted by Derren Raser on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:04:00 PST

Derren awarded Honorable Mention at John Lennon Song Writing Contest!!

Derren's song A Love Quite Like Yours was recently awarded Honorable Mention honors at this year's John Lennon Songwriting Contest!You can view the results and other winners HERE....
Posted by Derren Raser on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:19:00 PST

Derren one of Music Connection Magazine's top 100 Unsigned Artists of 2006

Derren was named one of the Top 100 Unsigned Artists of 2006 in this month's issue of Music Connection Magazine! Visit the Music Connection website for more information. http://www.musicconnection.com...
Posted by Derren Raser on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:21:00 PST

See Derren on the KUSI Morning Show!!!

Click HERE to see Derren's recent performance on the KUSI Morning Show. ...
Posted by Derren Raser on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:49:00 PST

Buy the NEW ALBUM here!!!

Visit www.cdbaby/cd/raserband2 today to purchase a copy of Derren Raser Band's new album!!...
Posted by Derren Raser on Wed, 02 Nov 2005 09:24:00 PST

Union-Tribune Article!

An article about the Derren Raser Band appeared in today's issue of the San Diego Union-Tribune, in the Night & Day magazine!  Click here to read the full article. http://www.signonsandiego.c...
Posted by Derren Raser on Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:48:00 PST