binki has shared new single “Rocket Ship”, the track arrives with the announcement of his new EP Antennae, which will drop on June 16th via the Fader Label. Along with the news,  binki has further announced news of a US headline tour, with a 16-date run on sale now. The artist has toured with The 1975, Alex G, Gus Dapperton, King Princess, Role Model and Glass Animals and more.

Describing ‘Rocket Ship,’ binki writes: “in my personal life, I’m really easy going to the point where people can take advantage of me. I don’t really like confrontation, but typically there’s always a breaking point where things just become very clear to me. Often I’ll just cut people out of my life if I feel like they’re mistreating me or being toxic. I’m not draconian about it I wouldn’t say but you really ought to be selfish with your time and look after your mental, over anything else. ‘Rocket Ship’ is about that moment where you just realize the vibes are off, and you’re ready to go. Sometimes people try to gaslight you when this situation happens but you just gotta remain solid.”

Trusting your instincts is true, too, of binki’s upcoming EP, Antennae – a collection of cathartic off-the-cuff anecdotes, with deeper meanings that zero in on where he stands in the world right now. A first generation American whose family originates from Kenya, Baraka Ongeri (binki) grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to New York in 2018, after getting a degree in acting at UNC Greensboro. His influences range from Siouxsie Sioux and King Krule to Tyler, The Creator.

“Songs should be high stakes,” binki emphasizes, and his new EP sounds like Ongeri’s biggest risk (and greatest reward) yet. It’s binki coming into focus as an artist through the choices he makes, with unguarded and at times unsettling vignettes held together by a vision that remains singular. An Antennae tuned in to binki alone.

binki 2023 Tour Dates

08.07.23 || Washington || DC9
10.07.23 || Carrboro || Cat’s Cradle Back Room
11.07.23 || Atlanta || Vinyl
13.07.23 || Dallas || Dada
14.07.23 || Houston || White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)
15.07.23 || Austin || Empire Control Room
17.07.23 || Phoenix || Valley Bar
18.07.23 || San Diego || Constellation Room
19.07.23 || Los Angeles || The Roxy
21.07.23 || San Francisco || Café du Nord
23.07.23 || Seattle || Capitol Hill Block Party
24.07.23 || Portland || Mississippi Studios
26.07.23 || Salt Lake City || Kilby Court
27.07.23 || Denver || Marquis
29.07.23 || Minneapolis || 7th Street Entry
30.07.23 || Chicago || Sleeping Village
31.07.23 || Columbus || The Basement
02.08.23 || Philadelphia || The Foundry at The Fillmore
03.08.23 || Cambridge || The Sinclair
04.08.23 || Brooklyn || Music Hall of Williamsburg