You won’t find a more unique, more confusing artist name between January 1st and December 31st 2019 than today (at least within the digital confines of this blog). 1010 Benja SL. Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the singer-producer has a concise, minimal, yet ambitious discography which includes his first two singles, Boofiness and Wind Up Space released on Young Turks (whose alumni mailing list boasts the like of The xx and Sampha) and his debut, six track EP Two Houses. The standout for me is Ultimaybe and it has got airtime on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show.
It is a conglomeration of genres and is an excellent example of the breadth of talent. Bordering on indie at points, it feels like it would be just as at home being blasted from a festival tent as the sun goes down over a British field as it would soundtracking an alternative hipsters morning run. It is very dramatic and, at it’s core, a funky reach for the sounds of the 80s whilst maintaining a hugely creative experimental touch that 1010 Benja SL is becoming more and more synonymous with.
Spotify Playlist Link: https://spoti.fi/2CKuVex
A Song A Day 