Regal (musician) explained

Regal
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Alias:Acidboy
Birth Name:Gabriel Cassina[1]
Birth Date:1989
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Genre:Techno, Acid Techno, Electro
Occupation:DJ, music producer, record label owner
Years Active:2012–present
Label:Involve, BPitch Control, Figure, Enemy, Exhale

Regal is an electronic music producer and DJ.[2] His sound is eclectic, best categorized as Techno or Acid Techno, but with Trance and Electro influences.[3] Aside from his solo career, Regal established his record label Involve Records in 2012, which has since signed artists such as Amelie Lens, Ellen Allien, Alignment, Boston 168 and Lady Starlight, to name a few.[4]

Career

Regal was born and raised in Madrid and is of Italian descent.[2] He shot to the forefront of the techno spectrum in 2012,[5] after releasing productions met with widespread critical acclaim by the worldwide Techno scene.[6] [7] [8] Besides a string of original releases on his Involve Records imprint,[9] Regal has been signed to labels such as Figure,[10] Enemy,[11] Rekids,[8] BPitch Control[12] and Exhale.[13] The Madrid-based producer has worked on collaborations with artists of the caliber of Len Faki[7] and Amelie Lens.[14]

Early years

Regal's debut release Mute EP arrived back in 2012 when he was signed to Dustin Zahn's label Enemy.[11] Shortly after he founded his own label Involve and released its first EP Involve 01.[15] In 2016, Figure released a collaboration between Len Faki and Regal entitled The End, marking Regal's third release on the record label at that time.[10] The EP created quite some noise from critics,[7] [16] some even jokingly naming the duo Faki Regal.[17] This led Regal to remix renowned acts like Nina Kraviz[18] [19] and later, in more recent years, Ellen Allien,[20] [2] Emmanuel Top (one of his key early influences)[6] and many more. While, on the other hand, Regal's own productions have been remixed by heavyweight artists such as Mark Broom, Charlotte de Witte[21] or Radio Slave.[8]

Recent projects

In 2021, following plenty of EP releases on renowner labels and after having been featured on the cover of DJ Mag Spain,[22] Regal released his debut album Remember Why You Started.[1] [23] The album tells the story of his personal struggles and self-discovery, giving insight into the artist's life behind the scenes.[5] The project, an introspection of Regal's story,[3] caught the attention of listeners globally.[24] [25] [23] [26] The album features both tracks he started working on years ago, and some others brand new.[27] When asked his favorite track Regal responded:

Accompanying the LP, Regal produced a short film featuring Patrick Criado, known through the Spanish Netflix series Money Heist.[28] [29] [30] Emotional turmoil and passion[31] resulted in powerful sounds and punchy kicks, acid lines, drum breaks and EBM- and Hip-Hop-leaning tracks, offering the listeners a glimpse into the producer's creative mind.[32] Following the release of Remember Why You Started, three remix EPs were released, featuring reworks from artists such as Slam, Thomas P. Heckmann and Sita Abellán.[33] [34]

Signature sound

Known for his ability to move between genres, his style is considered to be extensive as he draws from pockets of sounds across the electronic sphere, with tinges of Trance melodies, Electro basslines and Acid undercurrents at the centre of his ever-evolving sound.[3]

Regal is a core resident at KHIDI, one of the key clubs at the forefront of Tbilisi’s thriving techno scene.[35] In an interview with Mixmag, Regal expresses admiration for Tbilisi’s techno scene, describing it as solidifying peace and unity between people.[36] Beatport’s magazine Beatportal describes KHIDI as “massive, dark and concrete — the perfect venue for Madrid DJ and producer Regal, who weaves high-octane techno, acid and electro”.[31] The magazine When We Dip describes Regal's sound as constantly evolving without ever losing its vibrancy and passion,[37] while DJ Mag underlines his ferocious rhythm, with sizzling acid and raw energy,[36] tailoring the perfect mix between strong pulse and melodies that enchant the soul.[31] As a DJ, Regal's dynamic and impactful style has led him to play sets across a host of renowned clubs and festivals such as Berghain, Fabrik Madrid, Tresor, Awakenings, DGTL, Exhale and many others.[38] [39]

Involve Records

Regal's own label Involve Records, founded back in 2012,[40] has become a core hub for both his solo productions and stand out collaborations with the likes of Alien Rain[41] and Amelie Lens,[14] whilst also welcoming artists such as Boston 168,[42] FJAAK, Cosmin TRG, Bambounou, Z.I.P.P.O, Truncate, Alignment, Fabrizio Rat and many others to the imprint to date.[37]

Personal life

Born in 1989, Regal grew up and lives in Madrid.[15] He expresses his admiration for the city in an interview with Groove: "We don't have [the] sea here, but Madrid is a beautiful city that I know well. For me it is the most beautiful city in the world. A city full of possibilities. Whatever you want to do, you can do it here."[29]

Regal's interest in music was always prevalent, but the serious interest in DJ-ing began in his early teen years, when he started playing around with a demo sequencer that he got with a package of cornflakes, he explains in an interview with Music Radar.[1]

Discography

Over his career, Regal has released a considerable amount of music with a back catalogue consisting of 90 tracks, released on 22 EPs, one album and seven compilations, and numerous remixes.[15]

Albums

EPs

Compilation appearances

Remixes

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Regal: I Started When I Was 13 or 14... It Was Actually Thanks to a Demo Program Called Dance eJay that Came in a Krispies Box . Mullen . Matt . September 22, 2021 . Musicradar . February 17, 2023.
  2. Web site: Ellen Allien's We Are Not Alone Returns to OFF Week with Lucy, Regal and CEM at City Hall . Pearson . Daz . May 16, 2019 . Decoded Magazine . February 15, 2023.
  3. Web site: Digging Deeper with Regal: Remember Why You Started . Sgalbazzini . Marco . July 2, 2021 . 6AM Group . February 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: Involve Records: Music . Involve Records . Bandcamp . February 14, 2023.
  5. Web site: Regal Presenta su Nuevo Álbum Remember Why You Started . Redacción DJ Mag ES . June 1, 2021 . DJ Mag España . Regal Presents his New Album Remember Why You Started . es . February 15, 2023.
  6. Web site: Regal: Haters Hay en Todos Lados. . Sánchez . Santiago . December 16, 2019 . Regal: You Have Haters Everywhere . es . DJ Mag España . February 16, 2023.
  7. Web site: Faki & Regal - The End . Dicker . Holly . June 21, 2016 . Resident Advisor . February 15, 2023.
  8. Web site: Regal in the Lab LDN . Hinton . Patrick . February 17, 2020 . Mixmag . February 15, 2023.
  9. Web site: Releases . Involve Records . February 15, 2023.
  10. Web site: Music: Figure . Figure Records . February 14, 2023.
  11. Web site: Artists . Enemy Records . February 14, 2023.
  12. Web site: Artists: Regal . April 27, 2022 . BPitch Control . February 15, 2023.
  13. Web site: À Écouter: Amelie Lens Lance un Nouveau Label et Invite Airod, Regal, Antigone, François X... . Santo . Flora . October 26, 2020 . Trax Magazine . To Listen: Amelie Lens Launches a New Label and Invites Airod, Regal, Antigone, François X . fr . February 16, 2023.
  14. Web site: Regal / Amelie Lens - Involve 020 . Unicomb . Matt . April 18, 2018 . Resident Advisor . February 15, 2023.
  15. Web site: Regal . Resident Advisor . February 14, 2023.
  16. Web site: Len Faki and Regal release The End EP . Karwowski . Henning . November 17, 2019 . Monument Magazine . February 16, 2023.
  17. Web site: Exclu: Len Faki et Regal s’Associent sur The End . Rédaction Tsugi . July 27, 2016 . Tsugi Magazine . Exclusive: Len Faki and Regal Team Up on The End . fr . February 16, 2023.
  18. Web site: Ghetto Kraviz Gets a Dub Techno Facelift from Madrid Producer Regal . Lhooq . Michelle . Noisey . August 26, 2015 . VICE . February 16, 2023.
  19. Web site: Nina Kraviz (Regal Remix) . Turner . Dave . August 21, 2015 . Mixmag . February 15, 2023.
  20. Web site: Mixmag Präsentiert Regals Neuen Remix: Ellen Allien - Electronic Joy (Regal XTC Remix) . Contreras Candia . Guillermo . July 25, 2019 . MixMag Presents Regal's New Remix: Ellen Allien - Electronic Joy (Regal XTC Remix) . de . BPitch Control . February 15, 2023.
  21. Web site: Releases: L'Éternité . Suara Music . February 15, 2023.
  22. Web site: DJ Mag ES #105 ya disponible: Con Regal en Portada . DJ Mag ES #105 now available: With Regal on the Cover . es . October 1, 2019 . DJ Mag España . February 17, 2023.
  23. Web site: Regal Anuncia su Primer Álbum: Remember Why You Started . May 20, 2021 . Clubbing Spain . Regal Announces his First Album . es . February 17, 2023.
  24. Web site: New Music. Four Four Premiere: Regal – She Dances Alone . Greenwood . Sam . May 20, 2021 . Four Four Magazine . February 12, 2023.
  25. Web site: Regal Recuerda sus Inicios en Remember Why You Started, su Primer Álbum de Estudio . May 27, 2021 . Regal Recalls its Beginnings on Remember Why You Started, its First Studio Album . es . DJ Mag Latinoamérica . February 12, 2023.
  26. Web site: Regal Announces Debut Album Remember Why You Started . May 20, 2021 . Sub Code . February 17, 2023.
  27. Web site: Regal Presenta su Primer Álbum: Remember Why You Started . Traven . Lautaro . May 26, 2021 . What Magazine . Regal Presents his First Album: Remember Why You Started . es . February 17, 2023.
  28. Web site: Wololo Sound Entrevista a Regal . Ruiz . Alejandro . September 21, 2021 . Wololo Sound . Wololo Sound Interview with Regal . es . February 16, 2023.
  29. Web site: Regal: Was ist das Überhaupt, Mainstream? . Senkel . Pia . August 9, 2022 . Regal: What is that Anyway, Mainstream? . de . Groove . February 15, 2023.
  30. Web site: Regal Nos Presenta un Sobresaliente Remember Why You Started, su Álbum Debut . Ruiz . Alejandro . July 4, 2021 . Wololo Sound . Regal Presents us the Outstanding Remember Why You Started, his Debut Album . es . February 15, 2023.
  31. Web site: Playlist of the Week: Regal . Holbrook . Cameron . July 7, 2021 . Beatportal . February 16, 2023.
  32. Web site: Track by Track: Regal . July 20, 2021 . Attack Magazine . February 16, 2023.
  33. Web site: Sita Abellan Releases Stunning Techno Rework of Regal's Cult of Personality Out Now Via Involve Records . Pinckard . Shelby . December 17, 2021 . The Nocturnal Times . February 16, 2023.
  34. Web site: Regal'in ilk Albümünün Ikinci Remiks Paketi 26 Kasım'da Çıkıyor . Sayfa . Ana . November 21, 2021 . MixMag Turkey . Second Remix Pack of Regal's debut Album Coming Out November 26th . tr . February 17, 2023.
  35. Web site: Regal - Groove Podcast 236 . Cornils . Kristoffer . December 13, 2019 . Groove . February 17, 2023.
  36. Web site: DJ Mag Podcast 96: Regal . Murray . Eoin . June 14, 2018 . DJ Mag . February 16, 2023.
  37. Web site: Premiere: Regal Drops his New Album Remember Why You Started on his Label Involve . Gaboury-Potvin . Thomas . June 23, 2021 . When We Dip . February 16, 2023.
  38. Web site: Regal Debuts at Berghain . October 29, 2014 . Enemy Records . February 17, 2023.
  39. Web site: Regal: Past Events . Resident Advisor . February 17, 2023.
  40. Web site: Techno vom Feinsten beim Contact Festival - im Interview mit Regal . Haesner . Jonas. November 25, 2019 . Mucbook . Techno at its Best at Contact Festival - Interview with Regal . de . February 17, 2023.
  41. Web site: Regal and Alien Rain Combine for Acid Affair on Involve Records . Sgalbazzini . Marco . February 11, 2019 . 6AM Group . February 17, 2023.
  42. Web site: Boston 168: Acid para Todos . Sánchez . Santiago . March 15, 2018 . Boston 168: Acid for Everyone . es . February 16, 2023.

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