Ren is 17-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Isenberg. Three years ago, she debuted with Hopeless Town under her own name. After signing to Geffen Records, she released her major label debut Waves in early 2019.

New Way is only her fourth single. It’s a slow-jam pop track with a bluesy rock guitar backbeat. The song describes how the singer isn’t used to being treated well and she’s not sure if she even wants a drama-free relationship. A topic which, Ren says, is relatable for a lot of people her age. “It’s a love song with the message of being completely vulnerable to the highs, and always expecting lows, but not getting what you expect and questioning your overwhelming happiness.”

New Way will appear on Ren’s upcoming debut EP Teenage Angst, which is scheduled for release on 13 March.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.