Ben Kessler

Ben Kessler's prolific discography mixes the confessional style of singer-songwriters with a slick electronic sheen and hints of soul. Since breaking through in 2021 with the yearning "Cruise Control," he's made inroads as a musician, collaborating with everyone from Mike Shinoda ("Known Like This") to Lizzy McAlpine ("Reckless Driving"), who gave him his greatest exposure as an opening act. Born in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Kessler grew up admiring the guitar in his father's closet so much that his parents eventually gifted him with one of his own as a child. He soon took...