The Cork producer Ruairi Lynch aka Bantum has announced a new EP to be released on May 25th which is today preceded by a new song ‘New Leaf’.
‘New Leaf’ is built on a rubbery bassline and shimmering key notes and builds upon the producer’s excellent rep with recent tunes ‘Gully’, ‘Tower’ and ‘NGLA’ with close collaborator Loah.
It has French Touch-inspirations of Stardust, Cassius along with Royksopp, Daft Punk, Jungle and Four Tet.
“I had this constant image in my mind of going back to a club or a party while writing the record. It’s funny that these are arguably the most danceable and upbeat tracks I’ve written when there’s nowhere to go yet to let loose! It’s been cathartic to produce this record and I can’t wait to play it live someday. The title is a direct reference to how I feel about this, like I’m turning a new leaf sonically” .
Bantum promises more music in the coming year.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
