Renmakesmusic - Blog Posts
Suing someone who makes art about their mental health that everyone can relate to on some level is...a pr choice for sure
seven sins by ren
pls check him n his stuff out
he doesn't stick to one genre, he does whatever he feels
his art n story speak to me as a chronically ill, mentally fucked outcast who desperately needs that voice in the dark
Ren - Troubles
I can't stop listening to his new song about his battle with chronic illness and mental health. Sadness and hope, anger and determination and so much texture in the music, I keep hearing new things!
Please listen and reblog to help Ren spread awareness and conversation about the #MillionsMissing due to chronic illnesses like Lyme Disease, MCAS, POTS, EDS, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and long Covid, as well as chronic pain, anxiety and other issues that lead to people (and their caretakers) going #MISSING from the rest of society.
some of the rawest lines Ren wrote
"Ren Eryn Gill (born Ren Erin Gill, 29 March 1990), known professionally as Ren, is a multi-award-winning Welsh singer-songwriter, musician, rapper, producer, and director. Formerly a member of Trick the Fox and the Big Push, Ren has independently released two albums, Freckled Angels (2016) and Sick Boi (2023). His second major album Sick Boi reached the number one spot on the UK charts on October 20, 2023, beating out Rick Astley's new release in a battle for number one and surpassing both Drake and Troye Sivan. In the US, the album debuted at No. 137 on the top 200 Billboard. Ren also debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart and No. 54 on the Billboard 100 Artists chart.
Ren’s breakthrough came when he released "Hi Ren" in 2022. It went viral, receiving 6.8 million views on YouTube in two months and charted worldwide in YouTube's trending music video chart. The song received an honourable mention for best European music video at the Prague Music Video Awards and was nominated for best music video at Camerimage 2023. As of April 2025, it has 50 million views.
As part of Ren's second studio album, Sick Boi, the single "Money Game part 3" won numerous awards, including Best Music Video, Best Director, Best Concept, and received an Honourable Mention for Best Cinematography. The single was also chosen for the British Arrows Y24 Shortlist in the categories of Music Video Director and Music Video Producer.
Ren has been dealing with Lyme disease and its side effects since 2009. He was misdiagnosed with depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and bipolar disorder for years. At the end of 2015 he was properly diagnosed. The following year he received an experimental treatment that included stem cell transplants. He did not completely recover. He has autoimmune issues, brain damage, PTSD, and fatigues easily. He continues to try experimental treatments to improve his health. Many of his songs reflect what he has been through and he is an advocate for discussing mental health issues more openly."
i highly encourage people, esp disabled folks, to check out ren's music and his story. i truly believe that his music can help.
plus, ren is just a really great guy. he inspires me to keep going through the dark.