Blessed with a smoky voice and a knack for writing cinematic pop earworms that
recall Hollywood’s golden age, Lauren Maria “Ren” Harvieu (born on September 3,
1990) is one of the most compelling singer-songwriters to come out of the UK.
Deeply rooted in musical theater, her first MySpace demos caught the attention
of Island Records, who signed her at the age of 18. In 2011, the recording of
her studio debut had to be postponed due to a serious injury that left her
bed-ridden for months. Preceded by the single “Open Up Your Arms,” Through The
Night (2012), Harvieu’s much-anticipat...