As the saying goes, not all heroes wear capes. In ‘Superman’, the new single from Austinbased artist Deann René, that’s certainly the case. Inspired by her son, ‘Superman’ is an uplifting and emotive Americana pop song dedicated to her son, who ultimately saved her life. ‘Superman’ was released earlier this year, ahead of her upcoming album ‘Paint

As the saying goes, not all heroes wear capes. In ‘Superman’, the new single from Austinbased artist Deann René, that’s certainly the case. Inspired by her son, ‘Superman’ is an uplifting and emotive Americana pop song dedicated to her son, who ultimately saved her life. ‘Superman’ was released earlier this year, ahead of her upcoming album ‘Paint a Dream,’ which is scheduled for release in January 2023. Deann René credits much of her songwriting inspiration from her personal life and ‘Superman’ is an ode to Deann René’s son, who rescued her from a difficult time. This song is about him being a hero in her life.

The track interweaves influences of pop, rock and Americana into a heartwarming ballad. With the strum of an acoustic guitar and the poignant flourishes of a piano, the song feels emotive, yet there’s a groove throughout that radiates hope. Deann René’s powerful and dynamic vocals paint a picture with meaningful lyrics, memorable melodies, and luscious harmonies that elevate the chorus. An electric guitar solo adds a layer of expression in the middle 8 while plucked strings crescendo into a final chorus of grooving bass lines, shaking tambourines, and ascending harmonies, accentuating Deann René’s voice. While the song stems from a dark time in René’s life, ‘Superman’ is about pure love and the connection between mother and son.

Inspired by a true story, Deann René’s upcoming single ‘Scared So Much’ is a powerful roots rock and Americana-infused track that illuminates René’s vocal talent and storytelling ability. ‘Scared So Much’ is set for release in October 2022. Drawing on personal experiences, ‘Scared So Much’ is the next installment of her new album ‘Paint a Dream,’

Inspired by a true story, Deann René’s upcoming single ‘Scared So Much’ is a powerful roots rock and Americana-infused track that illuminates René’s vocal talent and storytelling ability. ‘Scared So Much’ is set for release in October 2022. Drawing on personal experiences, ‘Scared So Much’ is the next installment of her new album ‘Paint a Dream,’ to be released in January 2023. After years of being restricted by people close to her, Austin based artist Deann René, finally found the courage to step out on her own and follow her dreams. The result is the upcoming album, which weaves stories of heartbreak and pain, but also offers glimmers of hope and happiness. ‘Scared So Much’ is a track that reflects on her past, a personal story of when she was verbally abused by her boss. “

The steady beat and percussive snare and hi-hats open the track, accompanied by an electric organ and the swell of the electric guitar. Deann René’s soulful voice cuts right through as she begins to tell her story. Leaning into a rock and Americana soundscape, ‘Scared So Much’ has an air of epic energy about it, with grand guitar solos and powerful lyrics that listeners can relate to. The hook of the song ‘You make everybody scared so much’ comes full circle, with a resounding ending; ‘I ain’t scared so much,’ a sign of finding the strength to overcome fear and abuse.