Benjamin Lazar Davis is a New York-based musician and songwriter, better known for his work with Okkervil River and Cuddle Magic. Two years after his debut full-length, he has announced the release of a new self-titled album which will be out on November 19th via 11A & Reveal Records. Check the first excerpt “Remember“.
He explains: “Remember is an old song written in London after a failed attempt to connect with a crush that had always had a boyfriend but had become single, with lyrical tweaks by Sarah K. Pedinotti (Lip Talk). The song foreshadowed my life on both coasts of the USA. It was recorded in my parents’ house with Lars Horntveth on the minimalist reeds and Luke Moellman on their old Steinway upright piano. Joan As Police Woman sings some crazy effected vocals in the last verse! The video was the first video I directed/edited and features Sarah and her cousin representing the past and present and their similarities and differences.”