Regan Lane is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, father, husband and recovering addict who releases critically acclaimed full band pop-rock CD's that seamlessly blend power pop and shimmering acoustic pop into an eclectic mix of intelligent catchy songs that stick in your head like bubblegum on a hot day.
He’s also a charismatic and inspirational live performer and a VJ for 'Puget Sounds TV', a northwest video show featuring local and national music performers from various genres.
Regan's had placement and airplay of his heartfelt pop/rock songs on numerous TV shows throughout the US.
His jubilant pop song 'U Won't Believe' was heard on NBC's "Race across America" and is also the theme song for "Puget Sounds TV", a northwest TV show featuring local and national indie artists.
Regan's Lennon-esque song 'The Ocean Makes Her Cry' was recently played on The Discovery Channels' "Strictly Sex With Dr. Drew: Am I Normal?"
and the driving pop tune 'In A Song' was used for "Young Scientist
Challenge".
The pop gem 'Junkie' was heard on a recent Johnny Knoxville's MTV special and MTV also used songs for "Made" and "Home Blitz Habitat For Humanity".
And finally Anthony Bourdain and the Travel Channel have featured tunes and VH1 has used Regan's song "Look At Me" on their hit show 'Breaking Bonaduce'.
Garageband.com awarded the title cut from his new CD "Don't Mess With The Pretty" Power Pop "Track of the Day" on July 10th,2006 and the song also received awards for Best Male Vocals in Power Pop, Best Guitars in Power Pop, Best Drums in Power Pop, Best Bass in Power Pop, Best Keyboards in Power Pop, Best Production in Power Pop, Best Lyrics in Power Pop, Best Melody in Power Pop, Best Beat in Power Pop, Best Mood in Power Pop, Most Original in Power Pop and Most Rocking Track
in Power Pop during that week!
Regan has also won the RadioIndy.Com ‘Songwriter Of The Year’ award for 2004 and two of his compositions won the world wide Compo10 songwriting contest, as voted on by his songwriting peers from around the world.
Writing pure pop delicacies in the classic tradition of bands and artists such as John Lennon, XTC or Michael Penn, Regan’s confessional, often inspirationally dark lyrics and sugar sweet pop melodies have touched a nerve in both fans and critics alike. ‘ICU In Dandylions’, recorded with his former band BrokenNess, was voted one of the top 50 CD releases for 2003 on Kweevak .com, one of the most influential independent music sites on the web. Regan also has been a featured artist on numerous websites throughout the world; has had 7 songs added to compilation cd's globally, and has received rave reviews from fans and critics around the world with airplay in such faraway places as the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany.
In 2006, a new chapter in Regan Lane's story begins, with the release of his first solo CD, Don't Mess With The Pretty.
From the opening blast of energy on the power pop rockin’ title cut to the electronic pulse of the Bowie-esque final song ‘Earth Boy’ Regan Lane’s ‘Don't Mess With The Pretty’ is an eclectic, ambitious collection of intelligent pop and rock.
Seamlessly mixing crunchy guitars, country tinged pedal steel, bluesy harmonica and shiny strumming acoustics with a rhythm section as elastic as a rubber band Regan‘s crafty pop evokes memories of John Lennon and talks about trying to fit in and still be an individual, how fast it all goes by, good days and bad days and of course a little sex, lust and love.
Modern and nostalgic, soft and hard, fast and slow, Regan Lanes’ ‘Don’t Mess with the Pretty’ is a delightful addition to the catalogue of great pop that continues to come out of the Pacific Northwest!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
'Don't Mess With The Pretty'-Garageband.com Power Pop "Track Of The Day"-July 10th,2006
TV Placement: 'In A Song'/The Food Network/The Next Food Network Star #201-2006
TV Placement: 'Look At Me'/The Travel Channel/Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations{Miami}-2006
TV Placement: 'In A Song'/Discovery/Young Scientist Challenge-2006
TV Placement: 'The Ocean Makes Her Cry'/MTV/Made:Comedian-2006
TV Placement: 'The Ocean Makes Her Cry"/MTV/Made:Cheerleader-2006
TV Placement: 'Look At Me'/VH1/Breaking Bonaduce-2006
TV Placement: 'Embrace' and 'Crutch Of Every Fool' / MTV /Home Blitz/Habitat For Humanity-2006
TV Placement: 'Junkie'/MTV/Johnny Knoxville Diary-2006
TV Placement:'U Won't Believe'/NBC/Race across America-2005
TV Placement:'The Ocean Makes Her Cry'/The Discovery Channel/Strictly Sex With Dr. Drew: Am I Normal?-2005
RadioIndy. Com 2004 Singer-Songwriter Of The Year!
Two time winner in the Compo10 songwriting contest, voted on by Songwriters from around the world.
Wrote theme song ' U Won’t Believe Your Ears ' for local music show Puget Sounds TV {AT&T Cable_Ch.29/76_Wed 8pm/Sat.9:30pm} featuring northwest and national musicians from various genres. {2004 Season}
' ICU In Dandylions ' voted one of the Top 50 CD’s Of The Year on Kweevak.com
Airplay adds for ' Mr. Indecision ' and ' Never Be The Same ' on Ison Radio Live World Underground Show in Australia
Featured artist on one-hour independent radio show ' The Studio ', broadcasting on 60 stations throughout the US, overseas and web cast as well. {Www.mojomusicstudio.com}
3 songs in the mp3.com AAA Adult Alternative Top Ten and 6 songs in the mp3.com AAA Adult Alternative Top 40 at once.
Cdreview.com added ' Give‘Em Luv ' to their Drive Vol. 1 The Softer Side Of Rock Compilation, with 18 Radio-Friendly Light Pop/Rock Songs.
' Trippin ' added to the Musicians for F.A.N.S. {Family Autism Network} CD, with previously unreleased material by Northwest artists such as Stone Gossard, Honey Tongue and Peter Parker.{www.musiciansforfans.org}
' ICU In Dandylions ' the title cut from the BrokenNess CD makes it to the Final Four on Make A Star.com
Radio Indy Top Ten Artist for Downloads and Streams
Featured Artist On Audio Kingdom.Com
