Manchester based American singer-songwriter Run Remedy grapples with queerness and her religious upbringing on new single ‘Disciple’
"[Like They Were] is really a beautiful song" - Guy Garvey, BBC 6 Music
"Genre bending brilliance" - BBC Radio Manchester
"Candid and cool, raw and tender" - The Autumn Roses
"[Like They Were] is one of the most beautifully sincere pieces of music of the year."
Run Remedy, the musical project of New Jersey-born, Manchester-based artist Robin Koob, has released a striking new single titled ‘Disciple’. Known for her genre-defying sound that blends elements of singer-songwriter intimacy, experimental rock dynamics, and psychedelic folk experimentation, Run Remedy's latest track delivers a potent mix of candour, confrontation, and catharsis.
Raised in a strict religious household, Koob left home as a teenager. “I grew up in suburban New Jersey in an Evangelical Christian community, with two preacher parents. I was 13 when I realised I was queer and slowly started planning my exit strategy,” she explains. With her violin and expansive pedal board, she has travelled from America’s East Coast to Asia, Germany, and the UK, collaborating across a spectrum of genres and building a unique creative voice that, like her, defies simple definition.
Run Remedy has steadily built a reputation for her distinctive sound that combines heartfelt storytelling with ironic undertone. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of influences including Elliott Smith, Fiona Apple, and Sufjan Stevens, Koob’s music is characterised by its emotional depth and fearless authenticity for fans of artists like Andy Shauf, Weyes Blood and Sharon Van Etten.
Run Remedy’s new single ‘Disciple’ is a slow-burning exploration of Koob's complicated relationship with faith and identity. "It’s my song about how I made peace with ‘the ‘Lord’ and the ladies,'" jokes Koob. The track reflects her experiences with closeted religious girls who would seek to hide their true selves, only to "pray the gay away" the next day. "I foolishly carried on with these girls even into uni… guess I had a type!" she adds. This song is an unflinching examination of the hypocrisy she observed and felt trapped by within the church, paired with a rhythmic shift that mirrors her journey to self-empowerment.
Musically, ‘Disciple’ takes listeners on a journey through contrasting soundscapes, utilising a swung rhythm that injects a sense of impatience into the verses. The track culminates in a powerful crescendo where Koob confronts the existential question of whether she can—or even should—be saved: "Can he? Should he? No!" Following this moment of release, the song moves into a "straight" rhythm that symbolises a newfound sense of peace and autonomy. "I’m actually pretty damn literal about my music," says Koob.
The accompanying music video for ‘Disciple’ amplifies the song’s themes, featuring Koob humorously "stalked" by a Jesus figure and religious "Easter eggs," providing a visual counterpart to her lyrical exploration of faith, freedom, and self-acceptance.
Having performed with acts such as Francis Lung, PIJN, and Melanie Baker, and set to join Dilettante on her upcoming UK tour, Koob continues to carve out her place in the music scene with her raw, unapologetic approach. Her musical journey, which has spanned continents and genres, is infused with both the grief of loss and a love for playful irony—a testament to her resilience and versatility as an artist. ‘Disciple’ is now available on all major streaming platforms.
