Hailing from London, rising alternative R&B artist Benji Miller releases highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Love Or Pain.’ The EP serves as both the perfect introduction and a confident statement of intent. Channeling the restless creative energy of the city that raised him (London), each track is rooted in unfiltered lived experience, making the record not just an EP but a raw document of a young artist navigating the emotional highs and lows of his early twenties and first steps into adulthood, emerging on the other side with hope and positivity intact.
What’s great about Miller’s debut, ‘Love Or Pain,’ is that he doesn’t mask his real experiences with a slick studio production. The lyrics, such as “Where’s your name gone?” supported by brilliant independent production, show a songwriter who considers songwriting an important tool to explore authentic human connections, identity crises, and the path towards adulthood. Sonically ambitious, fearless of feeling, and above all original, Benji Miller introduces himself with remarkable confidence. In his debut he makes his mark on the modern UK urban music scene and looks to a bright future as he paves his own way.
Breaking Down the ‘Love Or Pain’ Tracklist Architecture
Drawing heavy creative inspiration from the eclectic sonic blueprints of foundational artists like Mac Miller and Dominic Fike, Benji Miller injects a brilliant, nonchalant musical edge across the EP’s varied tracklist:
- “Love Or Pain,” a bouncing, synth-driven centerpiece track and a true masterclass in versatility. It’s a testament to Miller’s amazing ability to go from a fluid, rhythmic rap flow to a soulful, soaring vocal range that exposes his deep R&B leanings.
- “Be My Remedy”: The high-energy, electronic first glimpse of the EP. It’s a bold, high-octane mix of punchy drum beats, irresistible tempos, and vivid guitar riffs. It’s a bittersweet ode to an instantaneously electric, fleeting connection with a beautiful stranger.
- “Hey Darcey”: The project’s true emotional heart, which came out as a heartfelt second single on June 5. The track is a tender refuge to anyone witnessing a loved one slipping into the isolating headspace of a depressive episode, a stripped-back, acoustic soul arrangement with laid-back guitars, rhythmic bass, and subtle organ chords.
- ”Swimming In The Ocean“: Introducing a softer, gorgeous, jazz-inflected alternative edge, this record is meticulously crafted for hazy summer evenings and late-night, internal reflections.
The full EP is now available across all major digital streaming networks.
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