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BenBen and Lily Desmond Set Sail on the “Leaky Ship” Adventure
Ahoy, fellow wanderers of the indie music seas! Prepare to embark on a voyage with musical maestro, BenBen, as he unveils his latest masterpiece, “Leaky Ship”. Anchored by BenBen’s unmistakable high-tenor voice and infused with the enchanting melodies and vocals of violin virtuoso Lily Desmond, “Leaky Ship” promises to whisk listeners away to uncharted territories of sound and emotion.
But wait, before we set sail, let’s take a moment to bask in the glory of BenBen’s musical legacy. Hailed by Stereogum as a maverick of the indie rock landscape, BenBen has been crafting deluxe, swirling indie odes that mine Beatles-y textures and songs dense with instrumentation. Imagine the raw energy of Soundgarden and Radiohead colliding with the soulful allure of Michael Jackson, and you’ll begin to grasp the essence of BenBen’s genre-bending sound.
His debut solo LP, “Sincere Gifts“, released to critical acclaim, showcased BenBen’s prowess as a songwriter and performer, earning him a devoted following in the indie art rock scene. Now, with “Leaky Ship” as the lead single off his upcoming collaborative EP, ‘White Elephant’, BenBen invites us to join him on a musical odyssey filled with wonder and introspection.
Inspired by the beauty found amidst chaos, “Leaky Ship” urge listeners to find hope even in the face of adversity, BenBen delivers a message of empathy and understanding, reminding us to extend kindness even to those who have lost their way.
So, dear music enthusiasts, prepare to hoist the sails and set course for adventure with BenBen and Lily Desmond at the helm. “Leaky Ship” marks the beginning of a new chapter in BenBen’s artistic evolution.
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Paulino Finds “A Reason to Stay” in a Soul-Stirring New Americana Anthem
Paulino is preparing to release what promises to be one of the most heartfelt and spellbinding Americana songs of the year — “A Reason to Stay.” Steeped in sincerity, emotion, and poetic reflection, the track feels less like a song and more like a conversation between the heart and the horizon — a timeless story told through melody, truth, and the ache of love that lingers.

With his signature blend of folk authenticity and cinematic soul, Paulino paints with sound — acoustic guitars glowing like embers, a voice weathered yet warm, and lyrics that move through the air like fireflies on a dusky Southern evening. “A Reason to Stay” feels as though it was born in the space between longing and hope, where every note carries a whisper of memory and every word a reason not to let go.
Paulino’s music has always captured the beauty in stillness — the quiet moments between joy and sorrow where life reveals its most fragile truths. This new release expands that emotional palette, balancing a raw intimacy with the kind of wide-open atmosphere that defines Americana at its most powerful. It’s music for the road, for the soul, and for the quiet hours when you’re searching for yourself in the echoes of another’s goodbye.

As the first notes of “A Reason to Stay” unfold, listeners are pulled into Paulino’s world — a place where heartbreak finds healing, and every chord reminds us that even when the road ahead is uncertain, the journey itself is what gives us a reason to stay.
A release date announcement is expected soon, but one thing is already clear: Paulino’s “A Reason to Stay” is destined to leave a lasting mark — a song that doesn’t just play, it lingers.
The official website for Paulino may be found at https://paulinosings.com/
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