Sydney-based composer Donny Benét – hailed and panned by critics as “Prince on a serious budget cut” – returns with a new single and video, ‘Le Piano‘. An intoxicatingly groovy instrumental piece paying homage to, and influenced by, Benét‘s love of funk, city pop and disco. ‘Le Piano’ arrives alongside the announcement of the Le Piano EP – an instrumental project out April 1, via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control Records. Composed and recorded entirely by himself at the renowned Donnyland Studios in 2021, Le...
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Donny Benét has released his new album Mr Experience via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control Records. After humble lo-fi beginnings in the Australian art-pop underground, Donny Benét has expanded his cult-like following across the globe with a resonant array of danceable repertoire dealing with love and affection. Mr Experience marks a new chapter informed by a wealth of musical and personal development. Sincerity has been a key component of...
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Ciao. Donny Benét has released the title track off his forthcoming album, Mr Experience. It’s out 22 May. Sharing the genesis of the song Donny said: “The song concept came as a suggestion to me. I get suggestions all the time and they never stick – This one did! I like the intro on this one – it’s kind of like a mid 80’s Japanese game show introduction that goes...
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After humble lo-fi beginnings in the Australian art-pop underground, Donny Benét has expanded his cult-like following across the globe with a resonant array of danceable repertoire dealing with love and affection. His next album marks a new chapter informed by a wealth of musical and personal development. Enter Mr Experience, the new album from Donny Benét released Friday 22nd May. To celebrate Mr Experience, Donny Benét will play a run...
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“Jeffrey Lebowski, it is “The Dude”, Donny Benét, it is “The Don”. Quite simply.” Donny Benét is back with a new single and video, ‘Girl Of My Dreams.’ Watch it below. He explains… “Some songs just write themselves – when it happens you’re a passenger and a vessel to the whole process. Girl of My Dreams was exactly this – as I was feverishly recording instrumental parts I felt that...
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Europe. I just couldn’t get enough. Benét is back again. I can’t wait to see you. Award winning merch available at all shows. Don’t miss out – secure your place in history. – Donny Benét It’s time for dessert. Dolce. The Don is back on the menu once again. After taking Europe by storm in June and September, “D” grade Sydney celebrity, recording artist and relationship guru, Donny Benét returns...
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The Don returns for another round of tour dates. After a sold out tour earlier in the year, Donny Benét will bring his seductive and sweaty live show back this October. Fresh from enamouring his European fans and backed by his band of professionals, The Donny Benét Showband, it’s a guarantee that hearts will be melted once again like gorgonzola on gnocchi. Experience the pure physicality of The Don ‘Back Again’...
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Donny Benét is excited to announce a European tour in support of his new album, The Don. Donny Benét will bring his live show loving to stages in Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Spain and Portugal in July. Full tour dates below. The Don is transportive. Singles ‘Konichiwa,’ a song as smooth as the silken tofu from whence the song’s spirit is inspired, and ‘Santorini,’ an ode...
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Today, “D” grade Sydney celebrity, recording artist and relationship guru Donny Benét offers up his new album, The Don. Donny has also indulged us with a brand new video for ‘Love Online’, directed by PAXI. Watch below! The complete listening experience comes to us following previous singles ‘Konichiwa,’ a song as smooth as the silken tofu from whence the song’s spirit is inspired, and ‘Santorini,’ an ode to love worth fighting...
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On this day, Valentines Day, a day of love celebrated, remembered, and lost, “D” grade Sydney celebrity, recording artist and relationship guru Donny Benét serves up his latest offering ‘Santorini’. Watch the accompanying video below! Influenced by Giorgio Moroder’s Scarface and the only Ryan Paris hit La Dolce Vita, Benét is sure to offer you a tale of hope, begging and extinguished love. The music video was conceptualised and directed...
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Merry Christmas from the Don. A little taste of what is to come in 2018.
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We’re thrilled to announce the signing of Donny Benét to Dot Dash Recordings. To celebrate the occasion, Benét has unveiled new single ‘Konichiwa’ — wafting from the quiet streets of Kyoto, a song as smooth as the silken tofu famous to the region. Watch the accompanied video below! ‘Konichiwa’ was recorded in the infamous Donnyland studios using the finest Japanese, American and Italian synthesisers and features Don’s brother Dan on saxophone....
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