Charlotte's own Benji Hughes has been caught up in a whirlpool of press all over the indie world as of late and for good reason. His new album Love Extreme drops on July 22 and has caused quite a stir amongst the music community. So much in fact, that Rilo Kiley snapped up the hot artist to open up for them on a recent leg of their tour. Aesthetic wise, to look at Benji one would think he is a lost member of some Swedish death metal act. It goes to show you can't judge a book by it's cover. Love Extreme is a 25 song album that combines catchy songwriting and crafty musicianship into a juggernaut of a double album. Lyrically and Musically, he has been compared to Beck mixed with the Eels, but I find his prose to have a much smoother delivery than either of those artists. This act is definitely a rare gem from the Queen City.
website: http://www.myspace.com/benjihughes
Aug 1 2008
8:00P
Snug Harbor
Charlotte, North Carolina
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