MidMay is redefining Vancouver's Alternative R&B scene with their eclectic sound and genre-blurring artistry. Fronted by longtime collaborators Tom Shand and Jacob Regehr, the duo's journey spans over a decade of creating music together. After 15 years of exploring various projects, they’ve finally joined forces to carve out their unique space in the indie music world.
The name MidMay came from their birthdays. Jacob would have been born just one day before Tom, but his six-week premature arrival added a unique twist to their shared story. This serendipity mirrors their chemistry and the soulful interplay of their voices. Both Tom and Jacob sing, giving MidMay’s sound a rich, layered quality that weaves effortlessly through R&B, pop, soul, and jazz.
Drawing from an impressive palette of influences—including The Beatles, Radiohead, Hall & Oates, Simon & Garfunkel, Donny Hathaway, Carole King, Amber Mark, and Stevie Wonder—MidMay channels timeless inspiration into deliberate, heartfelt songwriting. Their music balances homage and innovation, resonating with listeners across genres.
With over 350,000 streams on Spotify for their singles "Bordeaux" and "Keefer Street," MidMay is already making waves. They’re set to break new ground with "Dreams," the first single from their debut EP, "Sounds in Stays," releasing on December 20, 2024. In Vancouver’s post-pandemic music renaissance, MidMay is leading the charge, delivering vibrant, transformative sounds that are impossible to ignore.
"...As they continue to make their mark in the industry, MidMay’s unique sound and compelling storytelling are sure to resonate with audiences far and wide."
"They dosed out a wonderfully sexy set full of just the sexiest of rhythms; they had my ass shaking right from the start.
Keyboard/vocals led the way and blended well with the sexiness around them. The bass and drums moved me, but the sexy solos always grabbed me. Delicious.
They started slow, which allowed me to bust out some sexy flaili
"They dosed out a wonderfully sexy set full of just the sexiest of rhythms; they had my ass shaking right from the start.
Keyboard/vocals led the way and blended well with the sexiness around them. The bass and drums moved me, but the sexy solos always grabbed me. Delicious.
They started slow, which allowed me to bust out some sexy flailing, gliding around to their groovy, sexy bedtime jams. Slowly, they got faster and picked up the pace to a sexy cover of '1979' that was so much fun. Great offering.backdrop that brings to mind some of the R&B-pop hybrids of the 90s."
"Combining indie pop, soul, and R&B, MidMay's new single "Bordeaux" offers listeners something a little different. The dual vocals are the stars of the song, while the music creates a groovy backdrop that brings to mind some of the R&B-pop hybrids of the 90s."
Midmay is a 100% independent, DIY band. We are pushing to make music our full-time career. Any support you provide helps us tremendously, thank you.
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