Regaid

A stunning combination of immediate hooks and forward-thinking song arrangements with a distinctive flavor.
Regaid is a Canadian artist with a very special approach to his modern pop sound. Recently, he came up with an exciting new project titled “Fade”
Fade is a truly exciting release, unfold throughout the course of a very dynamic set list, consisting of 9 original songs.
“Phantazy” serves as a really perfect introduction, setting the perfect mood for the rest of the songs to follow. The second track is definitely my personal favorite. “Freaky Forest” is a really cool song title, but there is definitely a lot more to it than that. This unique track is the perfect combination of powerful dynamics and great textures, making for a lively, convincing and intriguing production feel.
The title track itself (“Fade”) is another really outstanding moment on this release, and it showcases the artist’s creativity at its peak, with catchy melodies and infectious grooves.
“Take Me Over” is another excellent track, which really highlights Regaid’s ability to create poignant lyrics and memorable vocal lines, which truly connect with the listeners in a deep way. The following number, “Feel”, is most definitely one of the most emotional tunes on this EP, as you can probably realize from the song’s title alone. This track is highly reminiscent of the most intimate moments of artists like Coldplay or Glass Animals, but with a more distinctive feel.
“Unknown Factor” and “Summer on the Rock” are really the perfect centerpiece of this release, igniting the setlist with a lot of energy and some seriously skillful production value. In addition to that, “Used to be” is another perfect introduction to Regaid’s approach to songwriting and arranging, and eh is all about combining cool lyrical twists with great hooks and grooves. Last but not least, “Rise” is a powerful piece of music that ends the release with a bang! Lots of good melodies and uplifting hooks with a positive vibe.
Find out more about Regaid, and do not miss out on “Fade” and other exciting releases from the artist. - The Bandcamp diaries

Regaid is an alternative electronic music producer based in Montreal, Canada with a string of releases to his name. Not least the album, “Diving Cloud”, from which comes the stunning single, “Only If I Care”. A quick run through his catalog, and you realize that Regaid sounds like musical genius. His music is very enveloping, embracing uplifted and evolutionary. The beats are marvelous and fresh, while the musical complexities delight, their simplicities edify. The production is pure magic. Soul touching, inspiring, and out of this world, Regaid carefully skews away from the cut n’ paste EDM hording the clubs and radios right now. Sure he keeps the basic formula in place – banging beat, uplifting melody and soul-stirring vocals – to make sure his tracks maintain the same catchiness as his contemporaries. He just goes one step further with his sounds, and where to place them.

Electro House, like most genres, is an acquired taste, and can become repetitive with the usual build and break down standard. Not so with Montreal’s Regaid, on “Only If I Care”, as he unloads the bass all over your face in this welcomed release, and then goes into his bag of sonic tricks and creates an enlightening, piano-driven soundscape.

As we continue, one can imagine this anthem being played on any dance floor across the globe, while envisioning bottle service in the VIP section as people jam to this bass-killing track, putting their hands in the air with its soulful vocal-charged stylings.

The production gets furiously real on this track as the adrenaline bass lines will make your nether regions grow wings and fly. It is strongly recommended that you do not smug up to the speakers while listening, or put your face right near them, as it will melt from the resonating vibrancy of the bass power.

There is plenty of heart-thumping potency to element frenzy in the lower end of this track, but the melodic synth motifs don’t lag far behind either, as they help prop up the vocal excursions. Unveiling not only Regaid’s creativity, but his brilliant taste in smashing all these elements together, in a pristine and stimulating way.

Regaid is much more than your average DJ/Producer simply looking to feed his listeners’ inner party animal – he’s looking to go beyond. It’s no surprise, then, to hear elements of varying electronic sub-genres drawn into the mix.

Regaid manipulates and shifts borders through his music, be they genre-specific, or otherwise. “Only If I Care” brings an amalgamation of electro, bass and pop sounds to mesmerize and activate your mind at different points on the track.

For fans of heavy bass-laced electronic music, Christmas comes 7 months early as Regaid brings on his combination of surreal electronic innovation. Each song on the album, “Diving Cloud”, can easily stand apart from the tracks they sit next to while maintaining the composure and originality found in Regaid’s music. “Only If I Care” is solid proof that the aforementioned statement is absolutely affirmative. - TunedLoud