If you’ve ever been to one of the big trance parties around South Africa, then you have most likely watched Regan play a set.
Regan is the first South African trance DJ to really make it into the international trance scene. He is a fundamental force who is paving the way for other local DJs to break into the international market.
Regan first began performing in 1995 and has been playing an instrument since he was 14. As a self-described music addict, who has a passion for exposing people to new sounds, he is always on the look-out for new sounds and ideas. He uses these sounds in his record label, Nano. Best known for his non-stop promotion of psychedelic and holistic culture.
He has played at some of the biggest trance parties on the planet. He has a natural feel for the dance floor and is able to anticipate the dynamics required to keep dancers in their element. It is because of this that Regan is always winning new fans whenever he plays.
Best known for his big daytime set, Regan believes in sculpting a journey through music. Despite his reputation for playing daytime sets, he is still able to please a crowd at night.
Studio Work
Regan is also just as at home in a studio environment. He is half of Hydrophonic. In 2004 Hydrophonic released their debut album, Aquabatics.
“Aquabatics takes everything and fuses it into a fresh and distinctive tone”, reads one of the reviews. The album has no cliches or trance standards; it’s the most natural direction for progressive trance to have taken. It is because of Regan wanting to avoid the cliches that he is so loved.
Nano Records
It was during the 2001 party scene in Cape Town that Regan, Ans, and Chesh formed the idea for Nano Records. It has since grown to become one of the most respected Psy Trance labels on the planet.
