The Gospel According to REZZ

In a landscape dominated by sound and vision, few artists inspire as much devotion as REZZ. Born Isabelle Rezazadeh in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this producer and DJ is renowned for her iconic LED goggles and powerful bass. She built an empire rooted in captivating energy, visual immersion, and genre-blurring music. What started as a teenager’s curiosity has evolved into a cultural movement, transforming with each entrancing beat.

REZZ grew up in a creatively supportive household that encouraged her to explore beyond traditional gender norms. Although athletics dominated her early years — she once envisioned a future in the WNBA — music soon became her primary focus. As a teenager, she developed a passion for punk and electronic music, DJing her first gig at a high school Halloween dance. This experience ignited a relentless pursuit of her craft, characterized by long hours spent on Ableton music software, self-education in music production, and an obsessive exploration of trance-like visuals and psychological philosophy.

REZZ distinguishes herself by thoughtfully curating every aspect of her performances, from her spiral-patterned goggles to the unique visuals she incorporates. The atmosphere she creates merges elements of hypnosis, horror, and optical illusions. Fans are immersed in a vortex of strobing geometry and pulsating bass, surrounded by visual tunnels that seem to stretch reality. The air hums with tension as the drop builds, only to erupt in waves of synchronized movement and ecstatic release.

REZZ is not only a prominent figure in the music industry — she’s a pioneer in her field. She made history in 2018 as the first female DJ to headline the Sahara Stage at Coachella. Additionally, she broke new ground by hosting the first all-female lineup at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in 2024. Her annual sold-out shows, like REZZ Rocks, have become cult favorites among fans. The seventh editions of both events featured even more elaborate visuals and immersive horror aesthetics, enhancing her artistic legacy further.

Her PORTAL project took this vision to new heights. The 360-degree sensory experience, which required months of planning and technical innovation, premiered in San Francisco to a sold-out audience and received rave reviews. “I’m super proud of PORTAL, particularly because it was birthed from my own idea. No manager pitched it. I was just like, I’m doing this,” REZZ says, adding, “PORTAL is my proudest project. It wasn’t just a show — it was a memory, a world, a feeling.”

REZZ’s music operates on frequencies that feel both primal and futuristic. Her sound, a rock-electronic hybrid infused with slow, bone-shaking drops and eerie atmospheres, has established her as a tastemaker in the bass music scene. She has supported emerging talent and is shaping the future of electronic music through her label HypnoVizion, launched in 2022. “I don’t want to just be an artist,” she explains. “I want to be of influence, a curator of what’s next.”

The influence REZZ has is unmistakable. While sourcing tracks for HypnoVizion, she discovered that many up-and-coming artists she contacted were already following her. Some had even messaged her years earlier, expressing that she was their biggest inspiration. “That was one of the most validating moments of my career,” she admits. “It made me realize I was shaping something way bigger than myself.”

REZZ’s creative expression extends to her skin. Her tattoo journey began in high school when a friend drew a synthesizer design that she later had inked as her first tattoo. Since then, her collection has grown to feature captivating motifs, psychedelic imagery, and tributes to her favorite horror themes. Artists like Corey Divine and Adam Vu Noir have helped bring her vision to life, including a striking sleeve adorned with multiple eyes, which has become a fan favorite.

2025 was significant for REZZ, as she expanded her musical horizons through notable collaborations, including a single with Anyma and her longtime mentor, deadmau5. This year will also see the release of “As The Pendulum Swings,” her fifth full-length album. It provides a haunting experience characterized by chilling basslines and an eerie atmosphere, further solidifying her unique sound and artistic vision.

Fully engaged in every aspect of her shows, REZZ works closely with visual artists and VJs, sharing mood boards and raw footage to achieve the desired aesthetic. FISE, one of her key collaborators, began as a fan and has become crucial in shaping the immersive REZZ experience. Together, they blur the lines between sound and hallucination, creating performances that feel more like collective lucid dreams than traditional concerts.

Although she does not consider herself a perfectionist, her speed in the studio comes from years of discipline. Nowadays, her process often starts with samples, demos, or rough sketches from the producers she mentors. When she finds something that resonates, she instinctively layers the sounds, sculpting them until they take shape. She attributes her quickness to the thousands of hours she has spent working alone, long before she ever stepped into the spotlight.

Her fanbase, better known as “The Cult of REZZ,” has evolved into a movement centered around shared identity and visual devotion. At her shows, fans wear LED goggles, custom jackets, and REZZ tattoos, all serving as symbols of their allegiance. These fans are dedicated followers who travel across borders to attend her performances and proudly display her iconography on their bodies. “They’re super awesome,” she says. “It feels great that they’ve all become friends with each other through the community. The devotion and the tattoos are amazing.”

This depth of loyalty didn’t happen by accident. REZZ cultivates it by staying engaged, reposting fan tattoos, replying to messages, and making her shows feel personal. Even in packed venues, she manages to create a sense of connection. Fans often describe her sets as immersive experiences that leave them changed in ways they can’t fully explain. For REZZ fans, this isn’t just music. It’s ritual, legacy, and belief, etched in bass, ink, and the moments that blur reality from something greater.

REZZ Drops Fifth Album

To the excitement of fans, DJ REZZ released her fifth studio album, “As the Pendulum Swings,” on September 12. Opening the album is the electrifying single “Prophecy,” which REZZ says, “…best describes the direction that I am going and will continue to go.” Blending her signature sound with inspiration from her greatest influences, the track sets the tone for an album that showcases her growth as an artist. “As the Pendulum Swings” reflects REZZ’s evolving self-confidence, sharpened skills, and rising influence since she first began bringing her music to life through visual storytelling.