Benefits have released a new single , and announced shows in the UK and Europe next month. Now a duo, with frontman Kingsley Hall joined by 'electronic virtuoso' Robbie Major, Benefits' new single is their first new material since the release of their debut album, and finds the band exploring a more dance/industrial-inflected, bass-heavy sound. Zera Tønin, vocalist of queerpop-electro duo Arch Femmesis, provides guest vocals on the song.
“Our songs are still angry, WE are still angry” says Hall, “but we are approaching it all in a different way. This is a punk move from us, this IS punk, but not as you might know it.” Directed by Teesside filmmaker John Kirkbride, the song’s accompanying video takes inspiration from classic British gangster film .
“I’m not very good at being Bob Hoskins but Robbie is surprisingly good at being Pierce Brosnan, that’s my hot take," says Hall. “If the people who make Bond movies want to get in touch our DMs are open! There’s something really gratifying about having a daft idea in the middle of the night - like wanting to recreate the final scene in - and then seeing it materialise with a few wonky edges, a few days later on your laptop screen. Our amazing friend Martin Fox came to the rescue with lending us his car, a lovely motor, and because he looks incredible AND hard as nails, he also agreed to play an important role in the video too.
Result.” Watch the video below: Benefits will tour the UK and Europe next month, cal.