Being one’s own genre can be a liberating and inspiring position for an artist. For Robbie Gennet, this allows him to explore a variety of genres such as synth pop, art rock, and boogie, all of which seamlessly blend under his expansive artistic vision. On Ghosts, the talented artist’s fifth full-length album release of 2025, Robbie continues his mission to bring the lost art of piano playing back to the front and center.
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“When I recorded “Need to Breathe,” I went off on both acoustic piano and my trusty vintage Clavinet, figuring one or the other would wind up as the main track,” recounts Gennet. “Turns out, both were destined to intertwine in this song full of funk chaos and frantic lyrics. One of my early influences was the Jeff Beck album Blow by Blow, where keyboardist Max Middleton played separate Rhodes and Clavinet tracks that danced together across the stereo spectrum. Definitely an inspiration for this trippy madness!”
Robbie’s new album showcases his unique ability to blend written music with improvisation, resulting in a few piano moments that unravel in a most magical way. “Improvising makes for these wild moments of artful chaos, taking the listener by surprise before quickly returning to reality,” explains Robbie” “My own Pianarchy style is surely part of the mix. I would also like to acknowledge Mike Garson’s audacious piano solo on David Bowie’s “Aladdin Sane,” which not only captivated me but also taught my younger self that boundaries are not for squares.
Robbie’s thoughtful lyrics keep listeners thinking about several subjects, including manipulation and fear on “The Weapon” and the echoes of past lives on “Ghosts.” The different sounds throughout the album are equally engaging, such as the deeply funky Clavinet and grooving bass in “The Thriller,” which create a party atmosphere that transforms a basement club into a groove sauna. “Ready or Not” finishes the album with an extended piano solo that has some organic twists and turns through Robbie’s improvised piano play.
Up next for Robbie are more album releases, mixed with select single drops, as well as his first live streaming concert, which will be announced in the coming weeks.
