Armed with just his will, his voice, and a guitar as his weapon of choice, Reening aims to make a name for himself in the independent music scene. Hailing from Sarawak, Malaysia, Reening’s interest in music was inherited from his Lunbawang (Dayak) heritage. His journey has been a rather unconventional adventure as he initially started out in a design-based practice (Architecture) but manoeuvered away to pursue music, his long-time passion.

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He graduated from the University of York with a Masters in Music Production and has a good grasp on producing, mixing and mastering tracks. But his talents aren’t confined to just being behind the mixing desk. He also makes frequent appearances in the local music scene as a performer—be it at open mics or featured shows—honing his skills as he performs set after set. Through his efforts, he has garnered a few notable achievements, among which include being a finalist for Feedback Open Mic (KL, Malaysia), a featured artist at Sitok Kuching! and successfully passing through to the second-round auditions of The Voice, UK.

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In early 2020, Reening released his first EP, Was it Enough. The EP was an experiment in manipulating different musical ideas, from a groovy funk dance number to an instrumental math rock experience. This release represented his first step in creating an identity for himself as a songwriter and musician, as well as embracing the aspect of accepting one’s flaws and imperfections. “When you have this idea of crafting the perfect song, it will never be good enough and you sacrifice the chance to share your music and grow as an artist.”

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Reening’s music brings about surprise and intrigue as his songs takes listeners through a multitude of styles. From bluesy rock solos to smooth and soulful R&B, he aims to set the mood with each endeavour. However, one thing remains constant in all his projects: the guitar is the main driving force behind his creative ideas. His song writing is influenced by human relationships, questions of purpose and the occasional need for creative outburst. With his expertise in forming sophisticated and gruelling guitar lines and a voice that brings about a charismatic baritone charm, Reening is sure to impress the audience and deliver an exciting performance.