Genn are an Anglo-Maltese quartet whose multi-national background has inevitably shaped their sound and style. This was evidenced by their debut album, “unum”, released in 2023 which draws on all their collective influences and experiences as well as channelling their unfazed attitude of mixing personal issues with the political amidst their constant push towards championing more minorities within the music industry. “unum” the Latin word for oneness, unity, a sense of being whole. The debut album of Ġenn is a hard-earned statement of evolution, woven from the band’s four distinct threads of influence and identity to reveal an arresting tapestry of ambition. It follows on from their 2021 debut EP “Liminal” which was born of isolation, a fragmented jigsaw puzzle put together at a distance in the pandemic era. The project triumphed against all odds, but Ġenn knew that the EP walked so that something far greater could run. “unum” is the product of that long-awaited togetherness; it captures that lightning in a bottle which strikes when four distinct strains of talent – four best friends – are free to create. Ġenn have never sounded so limitless.
Their sound moves from the abrasive to the quiet and subtle as they deliver an eclectic mix of sounds which cover post-punk, art-pop, psych-rock, noise rock all the way through to jazz and folk. It’s a sumptuous mix which caters for all tastes and with a UK headline tour planned for February 2024, the stars seem to be aligning to finally bring Genn into the wider public consciousness
Leona (vox), Janelle (guitar) and Leanne (bass) are originally from Malta and moved to the UK to complete their lineup with drummer Sofia.
Listen closely, and you can hear a melting pot of cultures, genres and timings in one sitting, as this sisterhood of psychadelic textures takes you on a veritable listening journey.
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