Posted by Ren has shared his latest musical offering, the poignant new ballad ‘Caskets’. The track marks a significant addition to his ongoing Inpatient series, a project that has seen the Welsh songwriter consistently deliver raw, resonant material throughout the year.
This latest release follows a string of successful singles, including ‘Down The Road’, ‘Instigator’, and ‘Neurodivergent’, all of which have struck a chord with his growing audience. ‘Caskets’ stands out as a carefully wrought piece of emotive songcraft, brought to life through a collaboration with Chris Webby and producer JP On Da Track.
The song tackles the heavy subject of loss with remarkable frankness. Discussing the inspiration behind the track, Ren shared, “It’s a song for anyone who has ever lost someone. I wanted to make a funeral song that fills you with happiness and the acceptance of the wild twists and turns of life – a celebration rather than a powerless despair over death. It came out really special, and I’m really proud of what me, Webb, and JP made here.”
He continued, “As someone who’s lost too many friends on this wild journey, this one is really special to me and I hope it is special for you guys too. I hope it can bring you peace in the most difficult times.”
I dabble in many genres and vocal styles within my own music, but I had definitely never tackled a full on ballad before. On ‘Caskets’, Ren really brought me to his world musically, pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, and helped give me the confidence I needed to use my singing voice in such a vulnerable way.
Chris Webby also reflected on the creative process, noting how the collaboration pushed him into new territory. “There’s nothing more universally human than experiencing loss, and I think a song like ‘Caskets’ needs to come around every so often and bring a tear to the eye of even the most closed off and detached among us,” Webby added.
You can tune in to the official video for ‘Caskets’ below.