Remember when rock music was heavy, raw, simplistic and high-energy? The kind of music that still holds its place even after other genres and trends come and go, only to quickly be forgotten? New Renaissance is an original rock trio dedicated to playing this style of loud and catchy hard-rock music. Originating as a side project from previous bands, they slowly began writing original songs and refining their own sound. Upon first appearing in the music scene in 2009, New Renaissance immediately turned heads with their high energy rock shows, quickly winning them a thousand dollar grand prize in the first "Battle of the Bands" contest they entered. After playing multiple local shows, they decided to take a year off to perfect their songs, self-record an album, and work on their live show. Now, New Renaissance is ready to take on the music scene. With the release of their debut full-length album "The Casuist" under their belts (hailed by Winnipegs' Uptown Magazine as "an album full of anthemic, Foo Fighters-esque fist-pumpers"), an additional band member to make their live shows bigger and better, a teaser music video for their new song "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind", and many shows lined up for the new year (including a high-profile Canada Day gig), 2011 promises to be a big year for these young musicians. Keep your eyes out for New Renaissance in the Winnipeg music scene and come out to their live shows to rock out with them, bang your head, and have a good time.