NEAR TRUTHS: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
One name keeps popping up amid the Roan-related speculation. (11/26a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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WHAT IT IS: Australia-born Eddie Benjamin delivers a sound that combines classic songcraft, groove and genuine feeling—part timeless handcrafted virtuosity, part modern appeal. Bringing kaleidoscopic color to pop music, the 20-year-old singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, who’s set to join Justin Bieber’s upcoming Justice Arena Tour, first sparked a buzz online after sharing a series of now-viral covers on Instagram. Since releasing his 2021 EP, Emotional, which featured his collaboration with Sia, “Diamond Eyes,” he’s garnered 12m+ global streams, has worked with Shawn Mendes and has even co-written with Earth, Wind & Fire. Benjamin is prepping his debut album, set for release this spring, with lead single “Weatherman” due to arrive on 2/18.
ALBUM: TBA
RELEASE DATE: Spring 2022
SINGLE: “Weatherman”
LIVE: Supporting Justin Bieber on his Justice Arena Tour
INTERNET: 12m+ global streams on 2021 Emotional EP; 1.7m+ combined YouTube views; upcoming collab with YSL
PRESS: PAPER, WWD, GQ Australia, Rolling Stone Australia, Ones to Watch (“Eddie Benjamin can quite literally do it all”), The Greatest, Flaunt, People (“This artist will leave you speechless”); covers of Wonderland, BASIC, Harper’s Bazaar Singapore
BOOKING: CAA
MANAGEMENT: Mike Spitz/Volume 1