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August 9, 2006

Ben Kweller, Stereogum Heart Each Other

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.

Posted by: tobias funke at 08/09/06 2:10 PM  | Reply
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cute!

Posted by: nick at 08/09/06 2:27 PM  | Reply
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BK's my new homie

Posted by: Erik at 08/09/06 2:36 PM  | Reply
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ben kweller is sooooooo cute! he seems so nice.

Posted by: sheryl at 08/09/06 2:45 PM  | Reply
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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.

Posted by: eric stobart at 08/09/06 3:03 PM  | Reply
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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.

Posted by: Adrian at 08/09/06 3:04 PM  | Reply
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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

Posted by: Kevin at 08/09/06 4:21 PM  | Reply
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That is tight as hell. It's always nice when musicians actually pay their fans the respect they get in kind.

Posted by: Justin at 08/09/06 4:24 PM  | Reply
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"nicest guy in indie rock." nope - that's John Vanderslice. Ben is #2. I know them both and this is true.

Posted by: josef at 08/09/06 5:12 PM  | Reply
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I heart Ben, but... HE'S MARRIED? I've been a fan forever - when did this happen??

Posted by: Sarah at 08/09/06 6:02 PM  | Reply
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Yeah he married Lizzy of "Lizzy" fame.

Posted by: Stephen at 08/09/06 11:50 PM  | Reply
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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?

Posted by: steve perry at 08/09/06 11:51 PM  | Reply
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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.

Posted by: Stephen at 08/09/06 11:57 PM  | Reply
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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.

Posted by: tobias funke at 08/10/06 8:28 AM  | Reply
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he's married and he has a baby!!! SO CUTE.

Posted by: lola at 08/10/06 3:55 PM  | Reply
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so adorable. i'm going to check him out just because of that video post

Posted by: jenny at 08/10/06 6:26 PM  | Reply
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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.

Posted by: chels at 08/10/06 8:04 PM  | Reply
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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

Posted by: ben k at 08/12/06 1:14 AM  | Reply
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I kept on waiting for him to say something really funny.

Posted by: Kevin at 08/13/06 11:33 PM  | Reply
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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).

Posted by: josef at 08/16/06 4:20 PM  | Reply
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