Edinburgh-based electro-rock trio Rénovations will release their sophomore album, Blank, on 10th June, and ahead of that they’ premiered a new music video for the album track ‘Euphoria’ that you can check out here at RAMzine.
Albeit residing in Scotland, Rénovations feature three musicians from mainland European members: Charlotte Pulcino (Vocals and bass) Ioana Pavel (Guitars) and Gian Sudar (Drums and synthesisers). The trio formed in October 2019 and started writing during the first lockdown of 2020. Inspired by the effects of Brexit, the pandemic, self-isolation, the media and social distancing. Thus far, they have already recorded six singles, one EP, a debut album, and imminently Blank (that was funded by Help Musicians UK).
Recorded at Chamber Studios with engineer Graeme Young, Blank was self-produced by Rénovations. “The new album is a social, cultural and political commentary, with each song covering a different topic”, they explained. “Each one of us wrote lyrics on the album, and the specific topics are drawn from personal experience as old as 15 years ago, through to present day.”
Blank showcases a young band that’s maturing with each music release and is said to be “rich, alluring and perfect for listeners looking for something different from the norm. Sonically leaning into pop smarts with vibrant musical landscapes that sweep across classic electronic tones and powerhouse, earworm melodics: Rénovations lyrical social commentary captures a moment in time many listeners will resonate with.”
From bullying and taunting, fighting against the clock, covid testing rooms, cultural 24/7 online habits, and escaping confinement in distressing times; the songs on Blank explore the grey that is often hidden between the black and white. Reading between the lines… An album for modern times in an age of digital overload.
