Benjamino drops new single “Own Two Feet”

Sydney-based artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Benjamin Cauduro has spent years shaping sounds in the studio and on the stage. Known under his creative alias Benjamino, he’s long been a familiar figure in Australia’s music circles, working as a seasoned audio engineer and lending his talents to both local and international artists. But while much of his past was spent helping others bring their visions to life, his own artistic pursuits have become the focus in recent years.

Since debuting solo material in 2020, Benjamino has been carefully piecing together a musical identity filtered through playfulness, reflection and groove. Capturing a genre-bending blend of alternative R&B, nu-disco and dream pop, his tracks are cinematic in scope, brimming with wit and warmth and always based in the kind of intricate production that comes from years of studio experience, resulting in music that feels just as fit for late-night contemplation as it does for a packed dancefloor.

Over the past few years, Benjamino’s career has grown steadily, with collaborations and live performances confirming his status as a must watch solo artist. His work with fellow indie R&B artist meadowhip on “On Repeat” saw the pair embark on an East Coast Australian tour, selling out shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Wollongong, before linking up again for collaboration sets at Coldplay’s Sydney Olympic Park event in November 2024.

Now in 2025, Benjamino has set his sights on his most ambitious undertaking yet; a series of monthly single releases building toward his debut album, Cucino, set to drop on November 21st. The title, Italian for “I cook,” pays homage to his heritage while doubling as a metaphor for his process, stacking sonic ingredients, playful ideas and emotional nuance into something nourishing and profoundly personal.

As he explains, the demanding schedule of monthly releases was the only way he could push himself toward the finish line. “Releasing a song nearly every month this year has been a difficult task, but I honestly think I wouldn’t be able to produce an album without that kind of schedule. With full time work as a recording engineer, as well as gigs for other artists and events, there isn’t much spare time. But, at the end of the day, an album isn’t going to create itself.”

His latest single titled “Own Two Feet,” arrives as both a standalone highlight and a key piece of the album’s story. Building from a quirky, muzak-inspired beat, the track flourishes into a feel-good slice of alternative R&B, carried by cinematic bridges, sunny choruses and a sparkling solo from Italian flautist Donata Greco. Thematically, it distils the moment of strength that comes from leaving behind a toxic environment, a declaration of independence that feels at once triumphant and poignant. Panned partly on the way to a gig, the song became prophetic for Benjamino, mirroring the upheaval in his own life. “In the span of a few months, I knew all about needing to stand on my own two feet!” he reflects.

From the intricate patter of percussive shots, bouncy piano backing and soulful vocal performance, the track jumps into an upbeat, funk-tinged jam packed full of infectious vocal hooks and shimmering aesthetic, laying down a bright and truly charming sound that’s impossible not to love. As the countdown to Cucino continues, Benjamino will bring his music to the stage once more, performing on October 11th at The Vault, Port Kembla, supporting The Huneez. With momentum building and his vision crystallising, this year marks a thrilling moment for an artist who’s always found ways to blend groove with meaning and rumination with joy.

Listen to Own Two Feet below

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