The sophomore album from Benee, ‘Ur an Angel I’m Just Particles’ was released in November to much anticipation. The album’s title is derived from a demo lyric and inspired by feeling both ethereal and grounded, just as inspired by space, anonymity, and existential wonder. Highlights from the album include “Cinnamon,” “Sad Boiii,” and “Princess”, the latter a collaboration with Pinkpantheress. While there are songs that are inspired by relationships, others are more “big picture” as she stated, “the world right now is at a cultural turning point; it feels as though we are on a precipice. All we have understood and accepted about humanity and our world order seem to be on the verge of dissolution. In a post-COVID reality, the rapid rise of AI, environmental disasters and the global rise in authoritarianism has left many of us in shock. The ground moves beneath our feet, and we can feel emotionally paralyzed. ‘Ur an Angel I’m Just Particles’ is a deep dive into existential dread, where love, identity and meaning slip through your fingers like sand.” Written and recorded over the span of the past three years, the songs on the album follow her journey of making sense of the world through music, as she absorbs the chaos and confusion of everyday life against a myriad of catchy sonics.
Benee spoke with B-Sides host Pete Mar, about how her move to Los Angeles three years ago profoundly influenced the album, maturing since her early viral success at 20, her upcoming tour and more.
“PARTICLES TOUR” DATES:
February 27th Sacramento, CA Goldfield Trading Post
February 28th San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
March 2nd Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
March 3rd Seattle, WA The Crocodile
March 4th Vancouver, BC Hollywood Theatre
March 6th Salt Lake City, UT The Grand At The Complex
March 7th Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
March 9th Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
March 10th Chicago, IL Metro
March 12th Toronto, ON The Concert Hall
March 13th Buffalo, NY Electric City
March 14th Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
March 16th Philadelphia, PA Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
March 19th New York, NY Irving Plaza
March 20th Washington, DC 9:30 Club
March 21st Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
March 23rd Nashville, TN The Basement East
March 24th Atlanta, GA Terminal West
March 26th Dallas, TX The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
March 27th Austin, TX Scoot Inn
March 30th Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
March 31st San Diego, CA House Of Blues San Diego
April 3rd Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theatre