Utrecht four-piece Banji announce debut album Freshcakes set for release 14 October via [PIAS] Recordings. In addition they release new single ‘Cornflakes’. Banji live within a world of sample laden wonk-pop, and ‘Cornflakes’ is the latest addition to this joyous colourful soundscape.
Vocalist Morris Brandt’s explains the inspiration behind the track:
“I’m prone to developing little addictions pretty easily. Just the tiny things that get me through my day. The overall subject turned out to dig a little deeper into my own habits – temptations, quick releases, and with that, carelessness. Always being on the lookout for a little bit more than what you already have. Enticement can lead you to concentrate on the wrong things, and make you forget that you always have a choice. Because, if these dependencies develop on a bigger scale, they can have a significant impact on the people around you, and cause you to put up a front. Hiding behind it for the sake of someone else. I was noodling around with these ideas, using metaphors and different voices to inhabit the lines in the song.”
Debut album Freshcakes will showcase the brand of indie-pop the quartet have been developing, harnessing the power of technicolour fun against a greyscale world. Exactly what we need in our world right now. In addition each member of the band is also a budding producer, and have thus taken the reins on self-production duties, lending a personal flourish, and distinct Banji flavour to every aspect of the record.
Freshcakes the debut album is out October 14th via [PIAS] Recordings.
For more information on the band please check out their facebook and twitter.
Banji Tour Dates
17 April Rotown, Rotterdam
24 April Hedon, Zwolle
30 April Sound City, Liverpool
14 May The Great Escape, Brighton
15 May Gashouder (w/ De Staat), Amsterdam
19 May Laylow, London
20 May 33 Oldham Street, Manchester
23 May Oporto, Leeds
25 May 1999, Paris
04 June Sonic Wave, Birmingham
