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Benjamino takes us on a journey - from the forest floor to thanking the Lord - in their latest single In The Shadows, the artist’s first solo release of 2024.
Evocative, dramatic and containing more chances to sing along than a shower with perfect acoustics, In The Shadows is both a call to arms and a cry for help. The song speaks of the inherent need to express oneself, but also acknowledges how hard it is to do so.
On a bed of spine-tingling choral harmonies and a swagger-filled beat, Benjamino’s soaring vocals leap out of the song and say it plainly: “Been living in the shadows, but I need to feel the sun”. The noir production is punctuated by eclectic samples, cascading synth melodies, and a guitar solo that even your uncle will perk up to. These are all elements of Benjamino’s trademark sound; one that immerses the audience into the artist’s constructed scene, like a sentimental novel or a stirring film.
Written and produced by Benjamino at DROP. Studios, essentially their second home, In The Shadows is the first taste of the artist’s long awaited debut album. Setting the tone for the year to come, Benjamino attributes this fresh sound to their experiences over the past 18 months:
”This track only exists because of the environment at DROP., it’s a place filled to the brim with creativity and it wasn’t going to take long before the other creatives there started influencing my music. Add that to my collaborations with meadowhip, as well as touring the East Coast with her in 2023, and all these eclectic ingredients make up the dish that is In The Shadows.” - Benjamino
With lyrics like “Each day we thank the Lord, and in those moments forget our fears and the thrill of it all, with hope that we’ll answer the call”, In The Shadows demonstrates Benjamino’s prowess for exploring binary opposites:
”This song is about two things: Courage and Apprehension. The “lords” referenced in the song are the people we have admiration for; our childhood heroes, leaders in our field or even just friends we think are cool. We can appreciate what they do because they have had the courage to express themselves and put their work out into the world. But having the courage to put yourself out there is much easier said than done” - Benjamino
In The Shadows is out Friday, 15 March 2024.
About Benjamino (They/He)
Benjamino’s entire working life has revolved around music, from teaching 5-year-olds their first song on the piano to recording some of the world’s most renowned artists; Benjamino has experienced it all. A producer, songwriter, and session player for multiple artists over the last decade, Benjamino began releasing their own brand of music with their debut EP Open Up The Vault. Since then, Benjamino has attracted the attention of Indie Soul fans all over the globe, gaining a reputation for creating tracks full of vibe, groove and wit. Their music has been showcased on MTV Australia & NZ, spun on national and international radio and featured in print media all around the world. In 2023, he released On Repeat, his first collaboration with soul songstress meadowhip, and they embarked on their first Australian East Coast Tour, selling out shows and garnering praise from industry and fans alike. As 2024 begins, Benjamino is hard at work producing their long-awaited debut album, the first taste being their upcoming single and music video In The Shadows in early March.
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PRAISE FOR BENJAMINO
“Benjamino really magnetises you into his world” - Anika Luna, Triple J
“Benjamino is one of the finest under the radar Australian singer-songwriters out there!” - It’s All Indie
“Awesome widescreen pop that’s bold and keeps you guessing” - Steph Hughes, Triple J
“Benjamino has nailed the formula for balancing analogue warmth and polished pop-ready bliss.” - Get Some Magazine