Reinier Zonneveld

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Reinier Zonneveld
Born (1991-01-30) 30 January 1991 (age 33)
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
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  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2011–present

Reinier Zonneveld (born 30 January 1991) is a Dutch DJ and record producer. He mainly plays and produces acid techno and is the owner of the label Filth on Acid, founded in 2017. Zonneveld is best known for his live sets, where he brings his music to the stage using drum machines and synthesizers.

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Early life and education

Zonneveld was born in Alphen aan den Rijn on 30 January 1991, [1] [2] the son of a baker. He attended the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Leiden and then studied econometrics at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. [2] There, after completing his bachelor's degree, he also completed two master's degrees in "corporate finance" and "real estate finance". [2] [3]

Musical career

Zonneveld came into contact with classical music at an early age and has been playing the piano since he was three years old. [4] During his studies, he came into contact with electronic dance music and techno at raves and then began experimenting with it himself. His debut release appeared on Oliver Koletzki's Stil vor Talent label. [4]

Since 2016, Zonneveld has been performing in Dutch festivals and events such as Awakenings. [2] In 2017 he founded his own label, Filth on Acid. [2] [3] His third album Church of Clubmusic was released in 2019.

Musical style

Zonneveld's musical role models include the German band Kraftwerk, Dutch DJs Armin van Buuren and Speedy J, and British DJs Richie Hawtin and Carl Cox. [2] He organizes the "Karren Maar Festival" in Arnhem, where he also plays. [5]

Discography

Studio albums

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References

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