RENE
(they/them)RENE is an independent artist from Singapore.
Meaningful and authentic lyrics, rich vocals, and catchy guitar lines are what create their signature sound. Their music is influenced by pop, indie, and rock genres, and a mix of artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Neck Deep, and beabadoobee. Their song-writing encompasses themes such as societal commentary, self-reflection, and personal relationships. Empathy and introspection are the most important values to them as an artist.
They released their third EP ‘Ready For Rapture’ in June 2026. The record is a timely reminder to be true to yourself and go after what you desire, and it embraces the idea of seeking happiness, sprinkled with a generous amount of "I Want" moments. The EP's lead single "However Long It Takes (Go!)" is an indie pop track about the anxieties that get in the way of chasing a dream, but deciding to take the leap anyway. Fake it till you make it. ‘Ready For Rapture’ also includes previously released singles “Apocalypse!!!”, “Same For Me”, and “Parachuting Off The Moon”.
RENE was announced a Spotify RADAR artist in 2025, and Spotify has supported the previous singles from the EP on key playlists such as nine New Music Friday playlists across Asia (including Korea, Philippines, Indonesia), poses, and .ORG. They also landed cover placements on Haze, Rising 65, and Love Lives.
RENE has graced the stage as a guest artist for regional and international acts including Canadian artist elijah woods at the Singapore leg of his ‘Give Me The Sunlight!’ tour, Filipino artist Shanne Dandan’s ‘Kung Iyong Mamarapatin’ Tour in Bulacan, Philippines, Indonesian artist VVYND, as well as US-based hongjoin.
RENE embarked on the Parachuting Off The Moon Tour in 2025 alongside Filipino artist barb. (Leanne Mamonong, Leanne & Naara). They had also gone on The Lilypad Tour in June 2024 with fellow independent artists lewloh and Marian Carmel, where they brought their music to audiences in Singapore, Taiwan, and The Philippines. RENE performed in Jakarta in September 2025 with Indonesian artists VVYND, Puff Punch, and The Nerverackers, and at Soho House Hong Kong in November 2024 alongside Hong Kong-based Gwenji.
In 2023, RENE released their second EP ‘Slipped Through My Fingers’. They co-produced the EP with Daryl Hor (Sun Cell, Royal Estate) and Indonesia-based Gilang Wisnandar (HNATA, PRYVT). They also released the music video for their single “Rule The World” in June to commemorate Pride month, working with esteemed photographer and director Lenne Chai (W Magazine, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard) on the butt-kicking short film.
In July 2023, RENE released an acoustic version of their collaborative track “we’re gonna die anyway!!!” with Singapore-based singer-songwriter Marian Carmel, a year on since the initial release of the song in celebration of Pride. “we’re gonna die anyway!!!” is making waves in 2026 due to it’s feature in the acclaimed WILD RICE play “GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS”. In September 2023, they released a collaboration “we grew up together” with US-based artist hongjoin. RENE released their debut EP 'Something To Hide', in April 2021, a collection of 5 tracks that set RENE on a path towards finding their niche as a musician and songwriter – blending different genres and into a sound that best represents the artist they are.
RENE was featured on the cover of Time Out Singapore in June 2024, as well as in Vogue Singapore’s July 2024 issue. They have performed for events such as Light To Night Festival, Singapore Night Festival, Esplanade’s Baybeats Festival, and *SCAPE Music Day Out!. They have been featured in live radio interviews and performances on 98.7FM, Power 98, KISS 92FM, and on Channel News Asia.