Ava Renn ‘Lightning Child’ – out now!
From the opening chords of Lightning Child, Ava Renn stakes a claim as a fearless and unapologetic presence in modern alt-pop and rock. The album’s ten tracks are concise but potent, balancing distortion-laden guitar hooks with moments of intimate reflection. Renn’s experience as a writer from a young age is evident in the precision of her lyrics, which convey raw emotion without slipping into cliché or melodrama.
The record’s strength lies in its contrasts. Songs like “None the Wiser” dwell in shoegaze-inflected introspection, while “6’s to 7’s” ventures into dark, urgent rock territory. Renn navigates these shifts with ease, her vocals oscillating between fragility and assertiveness, creating an album that feels alive with tension and release. The production allows space for both grit and clarity, giving the music a tangible, immediate presence.
Lightning Child succeeds because it’s not afraid to show complexity. Renn doesn’t shy away from her own contradictions, and neither does the album. In just over half an hour, she delivers a debut that feels intimate yet expansive, emotionally raw yet meticulously crafted—a record that demands attention and rewards repeated listening.
