Concrete

by Bastian Benjamin from Deventer,, Netherlands

Experimental

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“Bastian Benjamin warns against close-mindedness on dark and dubby production ‘Concrete’” -COMPLEX

“Utilising an array of found sounds and tribal vocals, Mantra delicately builds as the producer weaves ominous textures before the match-strike slam of the drop.” – Plastic Magazine

Innovative producer Bastian Benjamin has announced the release of his latest single, ‘Concrete’ on the 25th of September. Premiered via COMPLEX, the single is the second to be released from his upcoming album, Two Truths which will be available on 4th of December via Passage. The album was mastered by Shawn Hatfield of Audible Oddities (TOKiMONSTA, Amon Tobin, Machinedrum). Bastian Benjamin is known for his live performances, having appeared at Eurosonic Noorderslag in 2018, Valkhof Festival and Popronde in 2019. The musician self-directs all of his music videos, including the upcoming video for ‘Concrete’ which will be revealed soon.

Born and based in Deventer, Netherlands, the artist frequently finds inspiration from walking through the local woods. Bastian Benjamin had a music-infused childhood, with his father’s studio in his backyard becoming a centre-piece, the musician composed his first piece of work at the tender age of 8. Releasing his debut single, ‘Come Close’ at 18, Bastian Benjamin’s sound has matured quickly over the years and recently the producer had found himself working alongside motion artist Ibrah Silas Jackson, German dancer Hannah Mahler and music producer and VJ Absent Chronicles.

More traditionally, the experimental musician finds inspiration from a variety of artists including Clark, Lusine, Lorn, Forest Swords, Skee Mask, DjRum. His own sound sits in closer comparison to the likes of Lorn, Trentemøller and Arca.

Using basslines and harsh electronic elements, Bastian Benjamin provides his own social commentary on the world, encouraging listeners to refrain from becoming too ‘Concrete’ in their opinions. Dominated by a deep, masculine voice, the light waves