This single will be released later this month on 20 July, following the release of his previous single ‘Never Ending Story’ earlier this year which Radio X DJ John Kennedy made his X-posure Hot One.
Texas born, Swindon-bred South Londoner Rainn Byrns’ second single ‘Big’ is described as ‘a song about coming to terms with arriving in a city much bigger than you and working in a dead end job while others seem to be ‘making it big’!’
As with the all his previous material, ‘Big’ was recorded at Rainn’s home studio in Peckham, with the performer playing all the instruments himself and using only analogue recording techniques.
Rainn said: “For me, the song’s a reality check about how the process of bashing your head against a wall over success, can take you away from being in the moment and enjoying the journey you’re on.
“The lyric ‘you will never know when you are having the time of your life’ highlights this and ‘I wish I could take my own advice’ is the classic case of being able to give advice that you cannot take yourself.
“Music has a lot of purposes but this one is getting a fair bit off my chest and airing the frustration I’ve felt in the process of creation and self-comparison - and we all know that comparison is the thief of joy!”
Rainn says he has spent the early part of his life moving around the world and that he has absorbed a wide range of musical influences, citing Jonathan Richman for his honesty in his songwriting, Japanese artist and producer Haroumi Hosono for his astounding versatility, Lou Reed and Brazilian music from 1920s - 1970s as all key points of inspiration.
As well as singing and playing all the instruments on his self-produced recordings, Rainn says he has taken time to put together a band of like-minded souls to take his music to a live audience.
A spokesperson said of the band’s formation: “Having eventually persuaded school friend Tom to join him on drums, he then met guitarist Felix after an evening of bonding over guitar amp lust and a love for lo-fi music.
“Lastly Nicole offered to stand in on bass when they were offered a sold out support for New Zealand legends The Beths. After learning the bass from scratch in just one week she decided to fully commit, and so the perfect live band was formed.”
The artist’s spokesperson added: “Rainn’s talent has already recognised by The Line Of Best Fit, DIY, Hard of Hearing, So Young, The Guardian and BBC 6Music’s Steve Lamacq, this ‘crappy-go-lucky’ character has an innate talent for writing from the heart with total honesty, even if it’s bit ugly sometimes, catching a mood that is sometimes full of sadness but equally hopeful.
“With a debut album on its way that’s jam-packed with melodies & Rainn’s on the nose lyrical delivery, this year is bringing much opportunity for the highly individual artist. Be sure to follow his socials for updates – it’s gonna be Big!”
People can pre-order/pre-save the new single at https://bit.ly/RainnByrnsBig
More information about Rainn Byrns can be found on social media:
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainnbyrns/
Sportify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jmM2psBFj8uTTbv8GZZsH
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainnbyrns?lang=en
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNCFlLQ4JzOGj793Eb4mAw