# Jordan Rein

> Compiled by Music Nerd from 4 sources, last updated 2026-09-26.
> Bracketed numbers in the text refer to the numbered sources at the end.

## Overview
Jordan Rein is a Richmond, Virginia-based musician, songwriter, and guitarist [1][4]. He is the frontman of the power trio Jordan Rein, which includes Peter Wellman on drums, keys, and other instruments, and Maddox Bruce on bass [1][3]. The trio formed at the beginning of 2026 [1]. Jordan Rein is also known by his birth name, Jordan Reinecke [2][4].

## Career Highlights
* Named one of Richmond's top five guitarists by *RVA Mag* [2].
* Performed at the Whisky A Go Go alongside rock icons [1][3][4].
* Toured with musicians such as Oliver Anthony and Joey Davis [1][3].
* Achieved his 500th gig as a working musician in 2024 [2].
* Co-founded 8Bus, a mobile creative space and traveling multimedia studio for artists [4].
* Performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" live at Carmax Park [1][3].

## Story hooks
* Jordan Rein's first guitar was a Jagermeister-branded Christmas gift he didn't ask for, given to him by his liquor broker grandfather [4].
* He once built the world's fastest flying lawnmower for Watching Grass Grow TV, but all the footage was lost [4].
* His upcoming concept album, *65432*, explores the five stages of grief and will be accompanied by a short film [1][3].
* He became deeply interested in music after attending a soundcheck for Eddie Van Halen, whose nephew was a friend [4].

## Sound & Influences
Jordan Rein's music is described as raw alternative rock with vibrant pop songwriting [1][3]. The trio combines technical arrangements with catchy melodies, utilizing both analog and digital elements [1][3]. His sound has been influenced by guitar heroes like Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page [1][3][4]. He has a background in playing four- to five-hour sets of popular songs from every decade, which he believes has informed his ability to craft popular music [1][3][4]. More recently, the band has been leaning into Y2K aesthetics and glitch aesthetics, exploring influences from their own generation rather than solely legacy artists [1][3].

## Discography Highlights
* "Evil 2 U" — his first single, written for a horror movie soundtrack that was never released [4].
* "Heartbeater" — funded by The Heart Project, a community-run creative studio on the Ethereum blockchain, and accompanied by a music video [4].
* "Evermore" — released with an accompanying music video directed by Tyler Scheerschmidt [4].
* *65432* (2026) — a concept album exploring the five stages of grief, accompanied by a short film [1][3].

## Industry Connections
* Peter Wellman (drums, keys, multi-instrumentalist) — member of the Jordan Rein power trio [1][3].
* Maddox Bruce (bass) — member of the Jordan Rein power trio [1][3].
* Pete Rango (producer) — produced the track "Hey" and helped Rein transition to a solo artist [2][4]. He is also a partner in developing 8Bus [4].
* Tyler Scheerschmidt (director) — directed the music video for "Evermore" [4].
* Steven Shires (artist) — collaborated on an album, releasing one song that garnered label interest [4].

## Recent Activity
As of 2026, Jordan Rein is focusing on his power trio with Peter Wellman and Maddox Bruce, a configuration they adopted at the beginning of the year [1][3]. They have performed approximately four shows in this trio format [1][3]. He released the concept album *65432* on June 5, 2026, which explores the five stages of grief and will be accompanied by a short film [1][3]. He released "Fantasy" on April 17, 2026.

## Online Presence
* Instagram: @rein.rocks [1][3]
* Facebook: @ReinRadio [1][3]
* TikTok: @rein.rocks [1][3]
* YouTube: @jordanrein

## Who They Are
Jordan Rein is a creative individual who enjoys exploring what sounds can be created with the tools and experiences around him [1][3]. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia, and has a twin brother, Parker Reinecke, who sometimes plays drums for him [4].

## In Their Own Words
* On the power trio format: "It is the best thing ever. Like we played in this project. We played with five people, we played with four people. I've done stuff by myself before with duos, but trio, we basically all occupy a certain space, and I want them to answer too, because it's a different perspective for each of us. But as a front man and guitarist, it makes me have to play my ass off, and I have no excuses. I don't get to rest, and neither do they really, but it basically means we all have to try as hard as we can all the time, which is great, and it pushes our creative boundaries, especially me. A lot" [1][3].
* On his musical evolution: "this year it's more been like, okay, so now I've taken what I need to get out of that. What can we do that is unique to us and our experiences, you know?" [1][3].
* On his bandmates' contributions: "my name's on this project, but I do not want it to be just me. You know, I don't like making music by myself. I don't. I like making music with other people. So it's so important to me that these guys are as fingerprinted into this, you know. So it just makes it that much more special" [1][3].
* On his approach to music: "definitely at the core of it is complicated music that tricks the listener to not think that it is, you know. It there's layers to the onion, if that makes sense" [1][3].
* On his childhood: "creative child who was always making stuff," often making paper mache sharks in kindergarten [4].
* On his first guitar: "that I did not ask for" [4].
* On his journey to becoming an artist: "I started realizing how good I was at making pop music, and I think that's because of playing top 40s for so long and just absorbing what makes a popular song… Through all of this, I still wasn't calling myself an artist. I was calling myself a creative" [4].
* On his experience in LA: "I was California dreaming hard" [4].

## Audience & Fanbase
Jordan Rein's live performances are known for high-energy shredding and introspective songwriting [2]. His shows attract a heartfelt audience, including close friends and family [2]. He has a strong following in the Richmond music scene [2].

## Sources

1. Building the Sound of REIN wit…–The Hook with Johni & Jess – Apple Podcasts (2026-08-06) — https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/building-the-sound-of-rein-with-jordan-rein/id1877956390?i=1000780276007&l=en-GB
2. Show Review: REIN At Shockoe Sessions Live, April 1st – The Auricular (2025-04-04) — https://theauricular.com/news/show-review-rein-at-shockoe-sessions-live-april-1st
3. Building the Sound of REIN with Jordan Rein  - The Hook with Johni & Jess | iHeart — https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-hook-with-johni-jess-323320053/episode/building-the-sound-of-rein-with-340460192
4. Jordan Reinecke - Local Guitar Hero: An Interview With REIN - RVA Mag (2023-08-02) — https://rvamag.com/music/jordan-reinecke-and-the-fastest-flying-lawnmower-an-interview-with-rein.html