Benny Sings collaborates with the Metropole Orkest
Benny Sings fulfills a dream by joining forces with the renowned Grammy-winning Metropole Orkest for a special 2-track EP called ‘Benny sings with the Metropole Orkest‘. This exciting collaboration involved the rearrangement and recording of two of Benny’s favorite tracks from his recent album ‘Young Hearts‘. The outcome is nothing short of breathtaking. “To have […]
Benny Sings Covers Christopher Cross’ #1 Single ‘Sailing’
Benny Sings covers soft-rock classic ‘Sailing‘, originally released by Christopher Cross, paying tribute to one of music’s all-time greatest hits. Released in 1979, ‘Sailing’ swiftly ascended to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, catapulting Christopher Cross into immediate stardom. The track played a pivotal role in Cross’ historic achievement of winning the “Big […]
Benny Sings playing exclusive KCRW session
On September 28 Benny Sings will be performing an intimate, invite-only show at KCRW. In 2019 Benny starred as a guest in the ‘Morning Becomes Eclectic’ show at KCRW, performing songs from City Pop. Listen here. Benny Sings is currently on tour through the US and Mexico Sep 27: Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall TicketsSep […]
Benny Sings comes with 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘Champagne People’
Benny Sings invites you to a musical journey back in time with the 20th Anniversary Edition of his debut album, “Champagne People.” This album, written and produced by Benny himself in 2002-2003, marks the genesis of his illustrious career, earning him fans worldwide, including revered names like Gilles Peterson and Questlove. “Champagne People” is a […]
New song: Mocky feat. Benny Sings – ‘Shiny And New’
Canadian artist Mocky released his new single ‘Shiny And New’ today. The song was co-written by Benny sings and features his singing on the track. Listen to Shiny And New on Spotify.
Benny Sings announces Asia tour
Benny Sings will be touring Asia with his band this November, celebrating his 20th anniversary. Tickets are available now. Nov 24 – Joyland Festival, Jakarta (ID) – ticketsNov 26 – Decommune, Bangkok (TH) – ticketsNov 28 – The Filinvest Tent, Manila (PH) – ticketsNov 29 – Hyundai Card Understage, Seoul (KR) – tickets coming soonNov […]
DME Talks Podcast – Ep. 22: What does AI mean for the music industry?
Who owns the rights to a track if it’s written by AI? Should we be concerned about personal creativity disappearing? Will we still be able to recognize original human voices in the future? And can it be compared to an old-fashioned rhyming dictionary? In this episode, Jochem discusses these questions with lawyer and professor Dirk […]
Benny Sings is back with new song ‘Wait for the Summer’
A new song from Benny Sings for the dog days of summertime, “Wait for the Summer” was recorded in the same sessions as his recent album Young Hearts, released earlier this year. Benny says: “I think the quest for safety is one of humanity’s largest quests. I think one of the answers to ‘what’s the […]
DME Talks Podcast – Ep. 21: What is the power of music in advertising?
How do you write a track for a brand? What can Cannes Lions offer you if you work in the music industry? And what are the latest trends in music advertising? Jochem discusses this with Lotte Sterk, creative / A&R Manager at Pennies from Heaven, Seppl Kretz, co-founder and creative director of Magma Music Agency, […]
Benny Sings nominated for Edison Award 2023
Benny Sings’ latest album ‘Young Hearts‘ has been nominated for an Edison Award. The album has been selected in the category Soul/R&B/Funk. The Edison Award is the most prestigious and oldest music prize in the Netherlands. The coveted prize is awarded by a professional jury to music productions of exceptional quality and impact and has […]