 Among the accolades Regan has received nominations for the Choice Music Prize in Ireland, the Mercury Prize in the United Kingdom and the Shortlist Music Prize in the United States.Regan has cited Bob Dylan and Neil Young as influences on his music and has been referred to by Lucinda Williams as "his generation's answer to Bob Dylan".Regan's early releases included the single "Little Miss Drunk", a 7", and two EPs titled "Hotel Room" and "Reservoir", which were released on a small indie label, Anvil Records.