Artist description Ben McNeil, a singer songwriter fresh to the Australian scene hails from Sydney, eager to make his mark on the international market. His ideals are crisp and welcome, with a warm, intimate touch.

Music Style Acusitic, melodic pop/rock

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, Ben folds five, Augie march, Tim Buckley

Similar Artists Jeff Buckley, Ben folds five, Augie march, Tim Buckley, Jack Johnson, Alex Loyd

Artist History Looking toward a new acoustic sound, Ben McNeil, a romantic troubadour of sorts has recently finished an EP of near Tim Buckley (circa 1969) reverberations. Currently working on a full album, Ben McNeil, affectionately known as Benwardo, is taking contemporary Australian song writing towards a new corridor. The unusually named "Archibald Hetherington nastyface" Is acoustic romanticism at it's most raw, extracting the superficiality of new love and making it real. The listener is immediately taken into this man's emotion with the subtle, emanating 'If I saw your face'. Further through the tracks, ‘Painted face on feint lined paper' explores a figure through the tragedies of life, only to find hope at the end. This and other outstanding tracks, like ‘New #1’ (featured on this page) are intimate explorations of humanity and life in this upturned world of overwhelming struggles of power, bringing a sense of adolesent innocence and optimism to the news weary ear.

Group Members Me, Ben.

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Archibald Hetherington Nastyface, Ovedacon Sputnik(in production, half finished)

Location Botany, NSW - Australia

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