Artist description if bono were a female elf from iceland who liked to plug his, er, her fingers into sockets, record it, play it backwards, and put a beat to it, he might be a bit like renee cologne. or he might just have a bad hair day.

Music Style Electronic orchestral pop

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, Queen, U2, Bjork, Jane Siberry, Bulgarian Women's Choirs

Similar Artists Bjork, Jane Siberry, U2

Artist History cooped up for far too long in her studio in the old wonderbread factory, renee cologne comes out to play. along the way, she has met some amazing playmates who have brought the vision to life in the form of live shows entitled "scrumptious". dramatic, sweeping, unexpected . . . and not to be missed.

Group Members Renee Cologne (producer, songwriter & singer), Hugh Elliot (drums), Brad Finkel (bass), Punky (keyboards), Mary Wooten (cello), Hiroko Taguchi (violin), Candace DeBartolo (saxes, flute), Matt Hilgenberg (trumpet), Marco Pagan (guitar)

Instruments vocals, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards & samples, sax, trumpet, cello, violin & the kitchen sink

Albums The Opposite Of, Aromatherapy, Hymns for a Hungry Planet

Press Reviews New York Post, CD's of the Week occasionally, among the hundreds of CDs released by hopefuls reaching for the stars, there's one so brilliant it stops you dead. "aromatherapy" by renee cologne is that album. this hook-laden, dozen-song debut has powerful, personal songwriting hitched to steamy rock 'n' roll and cologne's sultry singing. . . .her songwriting has a strong chrissie hynde influence with a touch of humor. . . . renee cologne is a major talent, with a tight band, on a little independent label.

Location New York City, New York - USA

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