Benny Sings (and does so much more) at Apogee Studio.
Benny Sings (and does so much more) at Apogee Studio.
Video directed by Angie Scarpa, all photos by Andres Herrera

Benny Sings: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio

Intimate performances, fresh sounds, and candid conversations with a view.

Written by Marion Hodges

Dutch melodist Benny Sings has been crafting trippy, feel-good ditties ever since he was a De La Soul-obsessed hip-hop beat maker in the 1990s. The craftsmanship has deepened over the decades, but his prolifically playful approach has remained intact. We’re stoked to have him Live From Apogee Studio on vocals and guitar alongside his megawatt band — Aubrey Haddard (vocals), Nick Frenay (trumpet), Adam Bar-Pereg (keys), Charley Ruddell (bass), and Colin Vermeulen (drums) — tearing through cuts from the acclaimed 2023 LP Young Hearts. The album’s gleeful title track, the poignant “Movie Star” and breakout hit “Pyjamas,” featuring Haddard on vocals, are all in the offering. Dig in via the video link above.

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This KCRW Live From session was recorded and mixed by Bob Clearmountain at Apogee Studio. Learn more at Apogeedigital.com

Credits:

KCRW Music Director: Anne Litt
Directed by Vice Cooler and Angie Scarpa
Edited by Angie Scarpa
Director of Photography: Dalton Blanco
Camera Operators: Dalton Blanco, Vice Cooler, Barrett Nicol
KCRW Engineer: Nick Lampone
Executive Producer: Ariana Morgenstern 
Producers: Anna Chang and Liv Surnow
Digital Producer: Marion Hodges
Digital Editorial Manager: Andrea Domanick
Art Director: Evan Solano

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