Ġenn

“complex, ambitious post-punk with the chaotic energy of an informal jam” Pitchfork 

"Like all great albums, it creates its own world" CLASH 
 
"When all parts of ĠENN mesh together, it’s electric" Loud & Quiet 
 
"The technical skill and musical talent of ĠENN – on show across new album unum – is indisputable, far exceeding guitar band expectations" The Skinny 
 
"with the promise of an eclectic mix of styles and sounds this album delivers all of this and a whole lot more" Louder Than War 
 
"On ‘unum’ the quartet are widening their cinematic scope" DIY (Interview) 

Anglo-Maltese quartet ĠENN continue their remix project based around 2023 acclaimed debut album unum with an edit of ‘A Muse (In Limbo)’ by fellow Maltese artist JOON. The collection is completed on February 23rd with Grove’s take on ‘Le Saut Du Pigeon’, following New Delhi based producer Goya’s take on ‘Calypso’ from earlier this month. 

JOON is the electronic solo project by Maltese songwriter and producer, Yasmin Kuymizakis. With ethereal vocals, celestial synths, and self-directed music videos inspired by B-movie tropes, JOON immerses listeners in a world of dreamy mysticism. Her debut album Dream Again was released on Italians Do It Better in 2021, delivering a fusion of cushioned beats, woozy electronic layers, and messages of hope. 

In 2023, JOON's captivating artistry gained further acclaim as she embarked on a direct support tour alongside Future Islands and performances at renowned festivals like Corona Capital in Guadalajara (Mexico), sharing the stage with esteemed artists such as Thundercat, Pussy Riot, Poolside and Regina Spektor. 

In selecting artists for their reimagining of unum tracks there was a strong focus on PoC and queer artists, and the extension of creative freedom and experimentation explored in unum, as interpreted by each individual. 
 
As the band explain: "We're excited to continue this remix project with JOON's remix of A Muse (In Limbo). As a band, collaborating with other artists is something that we genuinely enjoy as it reinvigorates why we do music in the first place. So when we came up with the remix project idea, we chose three individual artists from three different countries - the UK (Bristol), Malta, and India - who aren't afraid of pushing the envelope and challenging the norms in their respective countries." 

Key shows from ĠENN  have come in the form of a raucous set at Rockaway Beach early this year, as well as in support of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Do Nothing, Cleopatrick, Pussy Riot, JOHN, BC Camplight, Girli, TV Priest and more, as well as performances at The Great Escape, and ESNS representing Malta.  

The band have found radio champions in Steve Lamacq, Amy Lamé, Tom Robinson and Don Letts at BBC 6Music as well as John Kennedy at Radio X (including a live session) and KEXP.  

Press acclaim has come from Pitchfork, The Independent, Loud & Quiet, Rough Trade, Clash, Under The Radar, DIY, Line Of Best Fit, Beats Per Minute and more. These nods of approval across the landscape set the foundations for an imperious and exciting push towards their formidable debut.  
 
ĠENN are made up of Janelle Borg - guitars (she/her), Sofia Rosa Cooper - drums (she/they), Leona Farrugia - Vocals (she/they), and Leanne Zammit - bass (she/her).   

Remix 2/3 has landed, crafted by Malta's own JOON.

JOON has always been someone we’ve looked up to, ever since the band was operating in Malta. We’re BIG fans of her work and admire how humble and dedicated she is to her craft, constantly breaking the boundaries that come with being an artist on a small island. She was the first artist we envisioned collaborating with on these remixes… and Leo has always wanted to sing on a dance track