Be Brave Benjamin is the alias of Benjamin Palmer. Benjamin was born in Cardiff but is something of a nomad, having lived in Spain and Mexico, as well as in his native Wales. 

He has performed in a number of festivals, including Hermoso Ruido in Bogotá, Colombia, and Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain. He has also played shows in San Francisco, London, and Madrid; and has supported artists such as Alasdair Roberts, Little Wings and Jack Rose.

Be Brave Benjamin’s music has an organic, vintage feel and includes elements of folk, indie, country and blues. His voice is warm and tinged with melancholy, while his melodies often display a bittersweet quality. Lap-steel guitar, piano, Hammond organ and accordion can all be heard on his recordings, and Benjamin’s vocals are frequently supplemented by those of exceptional female vocalists.

Benjamin is a published poet and so takes special care with his lyrics. Finding inspiration from great lyricists such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, Benjamin always strives to employ original ideas and fresh imagery. In doing so, he substitutes the typical pop clichés with a more literary, unique means of expression. Like the work of Bill Callahan and Stephen Merritt, Benjamin’s lyrics are alive with wit and wordplay.

Benjamin has collaborated with filmmakers in producing highly professional videos for his songs ‘Devil Fool’ and ‘Push Me out to Sea’. You will find links to these in the Portfolio Links box.

Benjamin has also recently begun composing instrumental music with a view to offering it to respected music licencing platforms such as Artlist.


With eerie Vocals, bittersweet lyrics, intimate Acoustic Guitar and bluesy Electric Guitar, these Indie Folk songs create a haunting atmosphere.

Be Brave Benjamin

Folk

Acoustic

Take Comfort in This

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