Bantum – unveils new single ahead of Common Threads festival appearance

Cork born electronic music producer Ruairi Lynch, who releases music as Bantum,  today unveils new single Big Flute. Known for collaborating with and producing artists across the country spanning multiple genres, this release is the second of two singles – one old and one new – to coincide with exciting festival performances. 

The release of Big Flute comes in conjunction with Bantum’s performance at the Common Threads festival in Clare, performing in a triple bill alongside RÓIS and Graham Dolan at a secret location in Ballyvaughan on Friday October 10th.

Speaking on the new release, Bantum says “‘Big Flute’  feels like a natural progression for my sound. It started with a pretty simple flute loop and progressed into more of a funk dance belter. The working title stuck!

I’ve been listening to a lot of Nicolas Jaar, Darkside, Daphni, Bonobo, and Four Tet lately, and you can tell the influences are there. Once these are out and played in a live format, I’m itching to work on more Bantum material next year.”

This new track follows single Carousel, released last month, which was taken from his self-titled album Bantum, and lined up with his performance at this year’s Sounds From a Safe Harbour festival.

Blending elements of electronic dance beats, old school funk bass, and electric guitars, driving house rhythms and hip-hop samples, each track offers a special sonic take while blending seamlessly with the other.  Bantum continues to push boundaries here, blending genres and styles to create a distinctive and immersive mix.

Both singles are accompanied by all new artwork from fellow Cork man, artist Shane O’Driscoll. “Taking references from Ruairi’s own musical influences was the brief for the album artwork. There is a nod to a favourite music video and album covers in there,” says Shane.

“It can be a challenge to find images that are clear indicators, that evoke a connection and for it all to work together within the style we have established over the last few releases, but we always get there and it’s always interesting to learn about the influences in each new release.”

Big Flute Artwork – Shane O’Driscoll