Reinier Zonneveld

Reinier Zonneveld
Born (1991-01-30) 30 January 1991
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
Genres
Occupations
  • 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.

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.

He also holds the world record[5] of the longest electronic music live set which is 11h and 11 mins performed on 05 August 2023 at his own Karren Maar festival in Arnhem.

In 2025, Zonneveld made his first appearance in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll, ranking at number 22.[6]

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.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2013: Reverse Psychology (Illegal Alien Records)
  • 2016: Megacity Servant (Stil vor Talent)
  • 2019: Church of Clubmusic (Filth on Acid)
  • 2023: Heaven is Mad (for You) (Filth on Acid)

Charted singles

List of charted singles, showing year released, chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
BLR
Air.
[8] 		CIS
Air.
[9] 		EST
Air.
[8] 		GER
Air.
[10] 		ITA
Air.
[11] 		LAT
Air.
[12] 		LTU
Air.
[13] 		POL
Air.
[14] 		UKR
Air.
[15]
"Loco Loco"[16]
(with Gordo) 		2026 187 82 172 95 48 5 4 13 54 Non-album single

References

  1. ^ "DJ Reinier Zonneveld". DJ Guide (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Van bakkerszoon tot beroemde techno-dj: Reinier Zonneveld reist de wereld rond". Studio Alphen (in Dutch). 11 September 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Reinier Zonneveld · Biography". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Get to know: Reinier Zonneveld". Egg London. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Reinier Zonneveld sets new Guinness World Record for longest electronic music live set". DJ Mag. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  6. ^ https://djmag.com/top100djs/2025/22/reinier-zonneveld
  7. ^ Franz Liesenhoff (6 March 2023). "Karren Maar Festival: Reinier Zonneveld kündigt Weltrekordversuch an". DJ Magazine Germany. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Gordo & Reinier Zonneveld — Loco Loco". TopHit. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Top Radio Hits Global Weekly Chart: Mar 12, 2026". TopHit. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Radio-Charts Deutschland – Chartwoche 11/2026" [Radio Charts Germany – Chart Week 11/2026] (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  11. ^ "EarOne Airplay: Week #11 dal 06/03/2026 al 12/03/2026" [EarOne Airplay: Week #11 from 06/03/2026 to 12/03/2026] (in Italian). EarOne. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Weekly Chart: Mar 12, 2026". TopHit. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  13. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Mar 5, 2026". TopHit. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  14. ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 07.03.2026–13.03.2026.) (in Polish). OLiS. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  15. ^ "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart: Mar 12, 2026". TopHit. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  16. ^ "Gordo x Reinier Zonneveld – "Loco Loco". Co to za piosenka i dlaczego stała się viralowym hitem?" [Gordo x Reinier Zonneveld – "Loco Loco". What is this song and why did it become a viral hit?]. Open.fm (in Polish). Wirtualna Polska. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
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