Benjamin Lev "Ben" Kweller (born June 16, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
A former member of Radish, Kweller has released five solo albums and appeared on several collaborations.
Early life
Ben Kweller was born in San Francisco in 1981. In 1982, his family relocated to Emory, Texas, where his father, Howard Kweller, became the town's first doctor. In 1986, the Kwellers moved to the larger Texas town of Greenville.
Kweller was exposed to music at a very early age. Howard taught Ben how to play the drums when he was seven years old. For the next year, they would play together almost every night after Howard got home from work. Howard sang and played guitar while Ben played the drums. The duo played songs by The Beatles, The Hollies, Jimi Hendrix, and other artists of the 1960s. Howard is also a longtime friend of Nils Lofgren, a neighbor of his. Kweller has mentioned in interviews that meeting Lofgren greatly helped his exposure to music. When Kweller turned eight, someone showed him how to play "Heart and Soul" on the piano and the youngster immediately began to create his own songs using the same chords. By the time he was nine, he had a dozen original compositions under his belt and entered a songwriting contest sponsored by Billboard magazine, where he won an honorable mention.
Ben Kweller is the self-titled third album by Ben Kweller. It was released September 19, 2006 on ATO Records.
One Minute Pop Song
For the 9 weeks leading up to the release of the album Ben Kweller previously took footage of himself and made an internet mini-show called "One Minute Pop Song." Each episode would usually run for 2–6 minutes.
Topics of the videos were varied. Some of the topics were about a fan who sent in a cover version of a song, talking about laying down the tracks and playing all the instruments on the album, showing a tour of the studio, Ben Kweller rating himself on each instrument, telling a story about Neil Young, and talking about how he learned to play the drums from his father.
Recording process
On his Myspace website, Ben described the making of the album as "very exciting, emotional and challenging." He explained that since he played all the instruments on the album it "was a big change for me and it produced something really intimate and special. It's such a different way of working but if you can pull it off it makes a very cool and unique sound." He also described a song on the album, "A bonus for me, and you, is I think I might have written my best song while I was in the studio. It's called 'Thirteen'. It's very personal and almost hard for me to listen to."
01. how it should be (sha sha) 00:00~
02. wasted & ready 1:49~
03. family tree 5:40~
04. commerce, TX 10:01~
05. in other words 13:54~
06. walk on me 19:31~
07. make it up 23:26~
08. no reason 28:17~
09. lizzy 32:09~
10. harriet's got a song 36:16~
11. falling 41:07~
published: 11 Aug 2020
I Need You Back
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I Need You Back · Ben Kweller · John David Kent · Josh Lattanzi · Mike Stroud · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
℗ 2004 The Noise Company
Released on: 2004-04-06
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Ethan Johns
A And R Administrator: Steve Ralbovsky
Engineer: Steve Mazur
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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On My Way
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On My Way · Ben Kweller · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
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Released on: 2004-04-06
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Engineer: Steve Mazur
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
A And R Administrator: Steve Ralbovsky
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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published: 31 Dec 2021
Ben Kweller - Wasted & Ready (Official Music Video)
This is the official music video for Wasted & Ready!
published: 08 Jun 2006
Only a Day
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Only a Day · Ben Kweller · Israel Nash · Russel Taine Jr. · Daisy O'Connor · Raina Rose · Dan Dyer · Modern Love Child · Little Dan · Benjamin Kweller · Dalton Louis Rapattoni
Only a Day
℗ 2020 The Noise Company
Released on: 2020-10-09
Producer: Ben Kweller
Producer: Dwight Baker
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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published: 31 Dec 2021
Ben Kweller - On My Way - CARDINAL SESSIONS
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Lizzy
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Lizzy · Ben Kweller · Benjamin Kweller
Sha Sha
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Released on: 2002-03-05
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Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
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Hold Me Down
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Hold Me Down · Ben Kweller · Benjamin Kweller
Circuit Boredom
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Ben Kweller - In Other Words
Ben Kweller is a singer-songwriter who previously found fame as part of the band Radish. His heartland hooks and folksy flourishes made fans out of several artists, and Kweller soon found himself touring with the likes of Juliana Hatfield, Guster, Kristin Hersh, and Evan Dando.
His debut album is easily my favourite of them all (and they are all really good!). This song really shows his skill in songwriting and song composition. A real favourite of my kids, my wife and myself. This is for them... x
Label: 679 Recordings, 0927477202
Format: CD
Country: UK
Released: 2002
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
I do not own these recordings. I'm simply sharing them as they deserve to be heard by a much wider audience.
published: 10 Nov 2014
Ben Kweller - The Rules (Official Music Video)
The official music video for The Rules from the album On My Way.
01. how it should be (sha sha) 00:00~
02. wasted & ready 1:49~
03. family tree 5:40~
04. commerce, TX 10:01~
05. in other words 13:54~
06. walk on me 19:31~
07....
01. how it should be (sha sha) 00:00~
02. wasted & ready 1:49~
03. family tree 5:40~
04. commerce, TX 10:01~
05. in other words 13:54~
06. walk on me 19:31~
07. make it up 23:26~
08. no reason 28:17~
09. lizzy 32:09~
10. harriet's got a song 36:16~
11. falling 41:07~
01. how it should be (sha sha) 00:00~
02. wasted & ready 1:49~
03. family tree 5:40~
04. commerce, TX 10:01~
05. in other words 13:54~
06. walk on me 19:31~
07. make it up 23:26~
08. no reason 28:17~
09. lizzy 32:09~
10. harriet's got a song 36:16~
11. falling 41:07~
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I Need You Back · Ben Kweller · John David Kent · Josh Lattanzi · Mike Stroud · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
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I Need You Back · Ben Kweller · John David Kent · Josh Lattanzi · Mike Stroud · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
℗ 2004 The Noise Company
Released on: 2004-04-06
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Ethan Johns
A And R Administrator: Steve Ralbovsky
Engineer: Steve Mazur
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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I Need You Back · Ben Kweller · John David Kent · Josh Lattanzi · Mike Stroud · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
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Released on: 2004-04-06
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Ethan Johns
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Engineer: Steve Mazur
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On My Way
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On My Way
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On My Way
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Released on: 2004-04-06
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Ethan Johns
Engineer: Steve Mazur
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
A And R Administrator: Steve Ralbovsky
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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Only a Day · Ben Kweller · Israel Nash · Russel Taine Jr. · Daisy O'Connor · Raina Rose · Dan Dyer · Modern Love...
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Only a Day · Ben Kweller · Israel Nash · Russel Taine Jr. · Daisy O'Connor · Raina Rose · Dan Dyer · Modern Love Child · Little Dan · Benjamin Kweller · Dalton Louis Rapattoni
Only a Day
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Producer: Ben Kweller
Producer: Dwight Baker
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Only a Day · Ben Kweller · Israel Nash · Russel Taine Jr. · Daisy O'Connor · Raina Rose · Dan Dyer · Modern Love Child · Little Dan · Benjamin Kweller · Dalton Louis Rapattoni
Only a Day
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Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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More infos:
http://www.benkweller.com/
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Sha Sha
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Sha Sha
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Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
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Sha Sha
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Circuit Boredom
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Circuit Boredom
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Circuit Boredom
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Ben Kweller is a singer-songwriter who previously found fame as part of the band Radish. His heartland hooks and folksy flourishes made fans out of several arti...
Ben Kweller is a singer-songwriter who previously found fame as part of the band Radish. His heartland hooks and folksy flourishes made fans out of several artists, and Kweller soon found himself touring with the likes of Juliana Hatfield, Guster, Kristin Hersh, and Evan Dando.
His debut album is easily my favourite of them all (and they are all really good!). This song really shows his skill in songwriting and song composition. A real favourite of my kids, my wife and myself. This is for them... x
Label: 679 Recordings, 0927477202
Format: CD
Country: UK
Released: 2002
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
I do not own these recordings. I'm simply sharing them as they deserve to be heard by a much wider audience.
Ben Kweller is a singer-songwriter who previously found fame as part of the band Radish. His heartland hooks and folksy flourishes made fans out of several artists, and Kweller soon found himself touring with the likes of Juliana Hatfield, Guster, Kristin Hersh, and Evan Dando.
His debut album is easily my favourite of them all (and they are all really good!). This song really shows his skill in songwriting and song composition. A real favourite of my kids, my wife and myself. This is for them... x
Label: 679 Recordings, 0927477202
Format: CD
Country: UK
Released: 2002
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
I do not own these recordings. I'm simply sharing them as they deserve to be heard by a much wider audience.
01. how it should be (sha sha) 00:00~
02. wasted & ready 1:49~
03. family tree 5:40~
04. commerce, TX 10:01~
05. in other words 13:54~
06. walk on me 19:31~
07. make it up 23:26~
08. no reason 28:17~
09. lizzy 32:09~
10. harriet's got a song 36:16~
11. falling 41:07~
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I Need You Back · Ben Kweller · John David Kent · Josh Lattanzi · Mike Stroud · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
℗ 2004 The Noise Company
Released on: 2004-04-06
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Ethan Johns
A And R Administrator: Steve Ralbovsky
Engineer: Steve Mazur
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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On My Way · Ben Kweller · Benjamin Kweller
On My Way
℗ 2004 The Noise Company
Released on: 2004-04-06
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Ethan Johns
Engineer: Steve Mazur
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
A And R Administrator: Steve Ralbovsky
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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Only a Day · Ben Kweller · Israel Nash · Russel Taine Jr. · Daisy O'Connor · Raina Rose · Dan Dyer · Modern Love Child · Little Dan · Benjamin Kweller · Dalton Louis Rapattoni
Only a Day
℗ 2020 The Noise Company
Released on: 2020-10-09
Producer: Ben Kweller
Producer: Dwight Baker
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
Music Publisher: Unknown
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More infos:
http://www.benkweller.com/
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Lizzy · Ben Kweller · Benjamin Kweller
Sha Sha
℗ 2002 The Noise Company
Released on: 2002-03-05
Producer, Mixer, Engineer: Stephen Harris
A And R Administrator: Michael McDonald
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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Hold Me Down · Ben Kweller · Benjamin Kweller
Circuit Boredom
℗ 2021 The Noise Company
Released on: 2021-12-17
Producer: Ben Kweller
Producer: Dwight Baker
Music Publisher: Twelve Sided Die
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Ben Kweller is a singer-songwriter who previously found fame as part of the band Radish. His heartland hooks and folksy flourishes made fans out of several artists, and Kweller soon found himself touring with the likes of Juliana Hatfield, Guster, Kristin Hersh, and Evan Dando.
His debut album is easily my favourite of them all (and they are all really good!). This song really shows his skill in songwriting and song composition. A real favourite of my kids, my wife and myself. This is for them... x
Label: 679 Recordings, 0927477202
Format: CD
Country: UK
Released: 2002
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
I do not own these recordings. I'm simply sharing them as they deserve to be heard by a much wider audience.
Benjamin Lev "Ben" Kweller (born June 16, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
A former member of Radish, Kweller has released five solo albums and appeared on several collaborations.
Early life
Ben Kweller was born in San Francisco in 1981. In 1982, his family relocated to Emory, Texas, where his father, Howard Kweller, became the town's first doctor. In 1986, the Kwellers moved to the larger Texas town of Greenville.
Kweller was exposed to music at a very early age. Howard taught Ben how to play the drums when he was seven years old. For the next year, they would play together almost every night after Howard got home from work. Howard sang and played guitar while Ben played the drums. The duo played songs by The Beatles, The Hollies, Jimi Hendrix, and other artists of the 1960s. Howard is also a longtime friend of Nils Lofgren, a neighbor of his. Kweller has mentioned in interviews that meeting Lofgren greatly helped his exposure to music. When Kweller turned eight, someone showed him how to play "Heart and Soul" on the piano and the youngster immediately began to create his own songs using the same chords. By the time he was nine, he had a dozen original compositions under his belt and entered a songwriting contest sponsored by Billboard magazine, where he won an honorable mention.
Ben Kweller has announced his first album since his son’s death, titled ‘Cover the Mirrors’, and has shared grungy new single ‘Optimystic’ – listen below ... — Ben Kweller (@benkweller) December 11, 2024.
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Take Will’s aunt Vivian Banks (CassandraFreeman), who fights the good fight in Season 2... Over the course of the season, the question for Viv becomes ... 'Bel Air' ... Ben Kweller's son dies aged 16 ... 50 albums by Black artists we're looking forward to in 2023.
Ben Kweller, a singer-songwriter and founding member of the post-grunge band Radish, has revealed his 16-year-old son has died ... Ben Kweller has released six solo albums and collaborated with several artists, including Ed Sheeran and Selena Gomez.
The news comes after the Shape Of You hitmaker today announced details of his new album ‘-‘ (Subtract). It is his fifth album to ...Ed Sheeran's touring partner Ben Kweller's son, 16, dies in car accident.