Deraps is a Classic Rock-inspired band featuring Jacob Deraps on lead vocals and guitars, and Josh Gallagher on drums and co-lead vocals. Jacob hails from St-Georges de Beauce, Québec, Canada (born March 15, 1997), while Josh comes from Perth, Australia (born October 28, 1995). The two connected online through their Van Halen covers on YouTube, which sparked collaboration and eventually led to touring together in Québec.
After years of working together, Deraps released their self-titled debut album on June 22, 2022. In 2023, they embarked on their first major tour, playing some of Canada’s biggest venues and festivals and opening for iconic acts like Foreigner, Loverboy, Ann Wilson, Tom Cochrane, and Lee Aaron. The band also completed their first UK and Europe mini-tour that year.
On May 23, 2025, Deraps dropped their follow-up album, which debuted at #1 in the Hard Rock & Metal category on Amazon Japan during its first week. The album garnered strong global reviews, including a 7/10 rating from Classic Rock Magazine, one of the world’s leading rock publications.
Deraps is currently signed to Metalville Records and has a publishing deal with Anthem Entertainment, further cementing their place in the modern rock scene.
Deraps will kick off their Canadian tour in January, followed by their first-ever US tour — continuing their rapid rise on the international rock scene.