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Who’s heard of REN? 🎶

22 replies

happynewyear26 · 11/08/2026 19:28

Has anyone else heard of Ren?
I absolutely love his music and what he stands for. I think he’s incredibly talented — his lyrics are so poetic and deep, and his music genuinely feels like art rather than just songs.
I especially love how some of his songs are almost like stories. He uses the lyrics, different voices and sounds to set the scene so well that you can actually picture what’s happening as you listen. There are so many layers to his music and you can listen again and notice something you missed before.
I also really like what he stands for and how open and thought-provoking his music is. There’s something very raw and genuine about him, and he manages to tackle some really difficult subjects in such a creative way.
I don’t hear many people talking about him though, so wondered how many on here have heard of him? And if you have, what’s your favourite song? 🎶 🎶

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Abustedflush · 11/08/2026 19:35

Me! He’s a genius

Lonelycrab · 11/08/2026 19:37

Yup

Hes a pretty amazing artist. Superb singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter.

Dark as fk in places and I know he’s had his struggles. Love his material.

ChalkOutlines · 11/08/2026 19:40

Me! He’s fucking brilliant in so many ways and an exquisite story teller.

Lonelycrab · 11/08/2026 19:42

I think he caught Lyme disease and that completely messed him up

Amandasummers · 11/08/2026 19:44

Me. I love ren

welshpolarbear · 11/08/2026 19:46

Me! I put him as the person I’d like to have a a dinner party on here the other day. He’s incredibly talented.

itsgettingweird · 11/08/2026 20:04

Me!!!!

My DS got me into him.

I was listening to Hi REN and realised he was a genius and ds explained it all to me.

He’s on our car journey playlist!

DropEmOut · 11/08/2026 20:05

he is brilliant

Waitingfordoggo · 11/08/2026 20:15

Yes! I came across Ren about 18 months ago and became completely obsessed and went down the rabbit hole. Consider myself a Renegade now.

Unbelievable talent and musicality. The storytelling is superb. His worldview is spot-on. And he’s also extremely easy on the eye which makes this middle aged woman very happy.

I saw him with The Big Push in Brixton in May and it was one of the best nights of my life (slightly marred by huge very drunk bloke near us in the crowd)- would love to see him again.

Waitingfordoggo · 11/08/2026 20:17

Lonelycrab · 11/08/2026 19:42

I think he caught Lyme disease and that completely messed him up

He did catch Lyme disease from a tick bite, yes, and then he was misdiagnosed for something like 8 years. I think the Drs thought he had a psychiatric illness so he was given all sorts of inappropriate medications which messed him up even more. He is still ill, as far as I know, but doing well after stem cell treatments in Canada and Mexico I believe.

SadiraOfTyr · 11/08/2026 20:21

He’s extraordinary. Like most I first listened to Hi Ren, then Jenny and Screech (and Violet) and he had me in floods of tears. He’s a modern day bard. I love his more conventional stuff with The Big Push too.

slaye · 11/08/2026 20:34

I adore him. I have followed him on social media for the last couple of years. His music really speaks to me and has helped me out of some dark times. I would love to meet him just to say thank you.

Lonelycrab · 11/08/2026 20:34

I’ll just leave this here, the tune that made me notice him. Brilliant. Such astute poetry. Love it.

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slaye · 11/08/2026 20:34

Love all his new stuff with Chris Webby too. Both incredibly talented!

Shatandfattered · 11/08/2026 20:35

Unbelievable genius I love how well known he's become!

Waitingfordoggo · 13/08/2026 20:47

NOOOOO. My DD is at Boomtown and I have just found out Ren is performing there tomorrow night. I’m so jealous! 😭 She’s going to try and get a video for me.

Inthesensethat · 13/08/2026 21:55

He's incredible! I came across him in lockdown on tiktok, and couldnt believe he wasn't huge. What a talent. Then followed his health struggles, which were heart breaking.
His musicality and lyricism make him in a class of his own in my opinion. I'm no longer on much SM, so havent followed him as much recently. This is a good reminder to rectify that!

Yetanotherone12 · 13/08/2026 22:00

Yep. Also been following him for ages.

was telling dh he should listen too. He was sceptical but then saw what I was raving about.

i’d love to see him live.

dontforgetme · 13/08/2026 22:34

He is absolutely beautiful too!!

Hails68 · 13/08/2026 23:13

He’s fantastic, so talented. My favourite songs are probably Chalk Outlines and Violets tale

Bonden · 14/08/2026 00:18

He’s fab

Kickinthenostalgia · 17/08/2026 22:59

Love him…. Extremely talented guy. His song hi ren, is a work of art and always gives me goosebumps.

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