Benji Tranter
Speed Camera
Wales
 
Utilising a professional lo-fi sound from his own home studio, Benji Tranter makes brilliant and inventive music that fans can’t get enough of. A virtuoso singer and the master of many instruments, the ingredients Benji chooses to make his sounds have varied origins and mentalities. Making music with his friends has been the foundation of Benji Tranter’s expression and his new album Songs To Make You Happy has been dutifully created with himself and the people who make it all fit together. A live band sound is what it’s all about. A member of the power-pop trio Ski Lift and part of the new-folk band The All Night Chemist, a solo project seems perfectly appropriate for this prolific artist. His work has been featured on BBC Radio’s national and local stations, plus Benji Tranter is no stranger to big performances including Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe, and support slots for Tom Robinson.  
 
Palm muted guitar chords chug out a rhythm as a progression unravels from the sound. Benji brings the song to a bouncy riff that slides from side to side. Homely and clear vocals reach out in melodious phrases, a tongue in cheek nod to the speed camera that hides around the bend. Guitar phrases open out in drumming fills as blues and folk melodies frolic and dance to timings in tune. A fun and uplifting burst of creativity meets meaning and dark imagery a the choppy and tuneful piece evolves.  

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Benji Tranter
Satellite
From Songs To Make You Happy
 
With two brilliant Eps to his name already, it’s been around five years since Welsh Marches resident Benji Tranter put his name to his sounds. Having recently spent time with the power-pop three-piece Ski Lift, his band has reached lofty heights with plays on BBC Radio and beyond. Now that he’s returned to his lo-fi home-grown sound with the debut full-length album, Benji Tranter presents the video for Satellite. As Britain enters the space-age with its first ever rocket launch tonight, putting home-made satellites into orbit, it’s an ideal time to update you with this relevant and artistically stunning song-writer. Produced by Benji himself and featuring a selection of talented friends, Songs To Make You Happy is available from January 20th. 
 
The music begins with a broken guitar riff that blurs into drums. The chords begin again once the beat is established, and a happy tune ensues. The lyrics leap from the bars in giddy dances as a chugging guitar rhythm keeps time with the sway. We can sing-a-long with the words as the crisp and listenable delivery makes it difficult not to. Laid-back and full of personal groove, the tuneful creation of music rests on sturdy laurels as harmonies and musicality fortify the sound.
 
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