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Renovations are an electro-rock trio based in Edinburgh, who formed in October 2019 when the French singer and bass player, Charlotte was offered a gig opportunity, but she needed to gather a group of likeminded passionate musicians.
She reached out to Italian-born drummer Gian in order to discuss the revival of an old band project. The line-up was completed with Romanian guitarist Ioana and the band began building their alternative sound, starting writing during the first lockdown of 2020.
Inspired by the effects of Brexit, the pandemic, self-isolation, the media and social distancing, they have so far recorded six singles, one EP and a debut album. “Blank” is their second album, recorded at Chamber Studios with engineer Graeme Young and self-produced, it has been funded by Help Musicians UK, and will be released on 10th June 2023.
“The new album is a social, cultural and political commentary, with each song covering a different topic”, the band explain. “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.”
This is a young band who’s developing their style based on various influences from Rammstein, to Halestorm, from Blondie to a little Grace Jones, “Blank” is packed with tracks that showcase the powerhouse this trio is surely to become. It’s electro pop meeting heavy metal and I love the variety the album delivers.
Rénovations lyrical social commentary resonates, covering bullying, fighting against the clock, COVID, the relentless online culture, the tracks on the album explore the grey that is so often hidden between the black and white, reading between the lines.
Standout tracks on “Blank” for me
• Precious Stone
• Time is a Common Problem
• Forest
• Repetitions
• Euphoria
This is an exciting band who have produced an interesting album, themselves, whilst they would benefit from an independent producer, it is more than worthy of a listen to expand your musical horizons. I’d compare “Blank” to being like a tasting menu, the tracks are very different in style, influence and arrangement but this just makes you want to try a little more. I’m looking forward to seeing how this band develops and what comes next. ***
Review by Karen Clayton
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