Welcome to the world of That’s René.

For most of my life I’ve travelled with a compass rather than a map.

Not just across countries, but through music, people, stories and the endless search for something that feels true.

I’ve never been looking for fame.

I’ve been looking for those rare moments that change us.

Sometimes they arrive through a conversation.

Sometimes through a woman.

Sometimes through a song that stays with you for decades.

Those moments changed me.

The songs I write are my way of giving something back.

I'm René, a senior rock rebel with French roots and a German heart. Known as The Time Traveler, I've been crafting tunes that span decades, smooth yet edgy, just like life itself.


Before hitting the stage, I was a true wanderer. Traveling in a Volkswagen van, crisscrossed India, East and South Africa, and spent years in the French West Indies, letting diverse cultures and Caribbean rhythms seep into my soul. Returning to Germany, I fronted my own rock band on medium-sized stages before stripping his sound down to a raw Country/Americana duo.

For the past 12 years, the road has brought me to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Here, I have reinvented myself as a solo artist and producer.

Performing in Hotels, Music Clubs and Open Airs on Tenerife and Gran Canaria islands, working from my own recording studio in Santa Catalina, constantly pushes boundaries to explore new sounds.

My music is a journey through time—a blend of global adventures and lived stories, served with a dash of rebellion.

Musical Style & Genre

Rock / Americana / Singer-Songwriter / Roots Rock

Sounds Like / Influences

Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd. Genesis.

Key Achievements & Streaming Stats

• Global Reach: Over 400,000 plays annually across Spotify and Apple Music as a fully independent artist.

• Prolific Output: Produces, records, and releases a consistent stream of high-quality singles from my private recording studio in the Canary Islands.

Current & Notable Releases

• Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight (June 2026)

• Red River (May 2026)

• Blood On the Rooftops (May 2026)

• Looking For The Summer (April 2026)

Location / Base

Tenerife, Canary Islands (Available globally)