Last month we premiered “Penny On The Train Track,” a new song from Ben Kweller’s self-titled album out 9/19. We ran into Ben at Lolla, and not only is he a Stereogum reader, he wanted to thank YOU for all the nice reviews:
We had an impossible time finding a quiet place to do this. Matisyahu would not shut the fuck up. Anyway, it’s true what they say about him being the nicest guy in indie rock. Ben’s off shooting a video for “Sundress;” in the meantime, you can listen to that single here: WIN MEDIA | QT
Go be his friend. He’ll totally add you back.
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!! that is too cool.
cute!
BK’s my new homie
ben kweller is sooooooo cute! he seems so nice.
Wow, that’s refreshing seeing someone in that position being so down-to-earth. Props to Kwel. And where can i find a pic of his wife. I wanna check it.
I haven’t met Ben Kweller, but it’d be pretty hard to top John Vanderslice as the nicest guy in indie rock. That guy is rediculously nice.
Hi Ben,
I was ready to anonymously rip you a new asshole out of boredom, but you seem like such a nice guy. I’m going redirect my pointless, misguided anger elsewhere.
-Rock on
That is tight as hell. It’s always nice when musicians actually pay their fans the respect they get in kind.
“nicest guy in indie rock.” nope – that’s John Vanderslice. Ben is #2. I know them both and this is true.
I heart Ben, but… HE’S MARRIED? I’ve been a fan forever – when did this happen??
Yeah he married Lizzy of “Lizzy” fame.
Adrian, as a guy who’s met them both- i’d have to agree with you. both are just… too damn nice, though. it’s admirable as all getout, but… perhaps i’m just envious.
i guess they can both be the nicest?
Really good song by the way…Ben’s songwriting is becoming more and more sophisticated. It’s nice to see someone who obviously wants to get better as an artist and doesn’t just rest on his laurels.
sarah: he’s in love with someone who’s as pretty as a flower, her life gives him power, so he bought her a ring.
he’s married and he has a baby!!! SO CUTE.
so adorable. i’m going to check him out just because of that video post
ben kweller is an amazingly talented, sincere and beautiful person. ! lev.
to tide you over til september 19th check out his webisode “one minute pop song with ben kweller” each tuesday on youtube or as an itunes podcast.
josef robey? is that you? am i really 2nd to jv? i havent met john vanderslice yet but i want to now. im sorry i havent called or talked to you since the time we were both in line going to the mercury lounge. remember!? love you man!
bk
I kept on waiting for him to say something really funny.
bk –
yes, it’s that Josef. posted here to get your goose. looks like it worked.
for some reason, I thought you did meet JV when you were on tour w/ DCFC.
Hit me up e-mail style – I’ve lost your number (new phone).