There are several artists with this name 1. Derby hail not from the English town of the same name but from Portland, Oregon; odd because their sound is so quintessentially English. Head over heels in love with the British Invasion, on Posters Fade, their sophomore set, the group resurrect in all its pert, melody rich glory. 2. Derby is an Italian dance act produced by Federico Scavo, and Riccardo Menichetti. singles: In The Colour (1995) 3. Derby is an alternative rock band from South East London.