The song serves as the title track for the musicians forthcoming EP
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Enigmatic Sydney-based musician Donny Benét has treated us all with his first taste of new music with Le Piano. The instrumental track continues the musicians signature effortless fusion of funk, city pop and disco, heralded by shimmering synth work and serves as the title track for the musicians forthcoming EP, set to arrive this April.
To celebrate the release of Le Piano, Benét will return to Australian stages this April. Performing at Sydney's Factory Theatre on April 9, the musician will then take to the stage in Melbourne on April 29. Tickets to both shows are on sale now.
Speaking of the project, Benét shares: "I wanted to create a short EP of instrumentals reflective of the music that has helped me navigate touring life, and life at home for the past years. For me, I really enjoy the headspace that instrumental music can put you in. You can listen to it in any environment with any degree of commitment. It can be something you listen to on the train, plane, something to have on while you're doing your chores, working from home, working out or just something to bop along to. As mentioned in past interviews I'm very taken by Japanese artists Hiroshi Yoshimura, Yoshio Suzuki and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Side B of the record is influenced by the effect that these artists have had on my musical approach. Side A is a tip of the hat my love of 12' funk/city pop/disco instrumentals."
In 2011, Benét released his debut album, Don't Hold Back, which marked the beginning of an incredible decade of releases for the musician. Following the album up with 2012's Electric Love, 2014's Weekend at Donny's and his breakout 2014 album The Don, Benét scored two ARIA nominations in 2020 for his fifth studio album Mr Experience, which marked a new chapter informed by a wealth of musical and personal development.
Le Piano EP is out April 1!