Derek Day.

LA-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Derek Day exists in the gap between technical mastery and beautiful madness. He is a fusion of Prince, Freddie Mercury, and David Bowie, with performances so addictive and infused with rock and roll, art-punk, and head-soul that he consistently pushes to the edge of “too much” without tipping over.

That same tension defines his path. He started busking on the streets of Santa Monica at 13 and has since grown into a performer who lives not only for the music, but for curating an unforgettable experience. He has headlined iconic rooms like The Whisky a Go Go and The Viper Room, shared stages with players like Steve Vai, Slash, and Living Colour, and played alongside the Foo Fighters and Mötley Crüe at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert. Whether on tour with Joan Jett and Poison, fronting his side bands Classless Act and THINK:X, or leading his own trio, Derek treats every stage as a portal for "shock and awe."

After a period of creative distillation, he has returned with his most visceral work to date. His August 2025 EP, I Can’t Imagine, released via Label 51 Recordings, captures a version of his sound that feels fully self-defined. I Can’t Imagine is available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital.

Backed by brands like Reunion Blues, Fender, Yamaha, VegaTrem, and Cream Guitars, Derek continues to chase what he calls the “real magic” of undeniable art. With his chaos mascot Frederick and a growing fanbase that understands the pull of his world, he is building toward a moment that will likely make 2026 his biggest year yet.