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EP Focus: Gideon Bensen

Artist Submission

"How does one answer this question? If you like the track, you like the track. Simple!"

EP title? Cold Cold Heart

How many releases do you have now? This is my debut release as Gideon Bensen.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? There was a lot of diverse influences. A lot of '80s bands, such as: Ultravox, David Bowie (Berlin period) and various New Wave bands. '90s beat making also got a look in.

What's your favourite song on it? Shame is the track that resonates the most with me.

We'll like this EP if we like... '80s music, New Wave, punk… How does one answer this question? If you like the track, you like the track. Simple!

When and where is your launch/next gig? 

VIC: 12 Feb, Shebeen Bandroom.

NSW: 13 Feb, Newtown Social Club.

Website link for more info? gideonbensen.com