RVBY MY DEAR
Gabbi Coenen, the multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter behind noir-pop project RVBY MY DEAR, has spent her entire life nurturing her musical prowess. Originally from Perth, Australia, Coenen’s bond with music started at just four years old when her mother put her in piano lessons. It was just a few years later that she picked up the electric bass, ordaining it her instrument of choice.
Coenen then attended high school for performing arts, honing her vocal talent by singing in choirs. She continued that education in college, studying jazz voice, first in Australia then at The New School in New York. “That's where I started writing my own music,” she remembers, noting how the formative experience helped her create a signature sound. “The vibe at The New School was very experimental: avant-garde noise rock free jazz along with neo-soul and future R&B.” The New School is also where the first iteration of RVBY MY DEAR was formed and the band released their debut album, Waiting in 2019. But, after going on tour the band “fell apart.” In March of 2020, with her calendar completely clear, thanks to the hiatus from her project and the pandemic, Coenen decided to move closer to her family who was now in Los Angeles.
Now, Coenen is sharing a story of love, loss, and self-discovery through five dream-pop-tinged tracks on her self-titled EP - out November 18, 2022 on Spirit House Records. Produced by Andrew Lappin [L’Rain, Chromeo, Big Red Machine] and featuring Jorge Balbi [Sharon Van Etten] on drums, the EP’s existential lyricism sets it apart from any traditional collection of pop songs, pulling you in with its emotional soundscape, intricate beats and thoughtful textures. A captivating listen from start to finish, the RVBY MY DEAR EP rewards careful listening.
Recent Releases
RVBY MY DEAR EP (2022)