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Rising singer, songwriter, and producer Ben Chandler has been turning heads in 2020 with his ability to craft radio-ready songs that emit the intimacy of a hidden bedroom-pop gem. His new single, “Addicted 2 U,” expresses the exuberance of the first night falling in love through Chandler’s dreamy-guitar plucks and soothing vocals about falling in addiction with someone, the track instilling the energy of staying in late with a new love on a rainy day. Ben Chandler’s sound combines his classic rock influences listening to bands like The Grateful Dead with the DIY energy of Tyler, the Creator, and singing talents reminiscent of Omar Apollo and Dominic Fike, making himself one of the hottest new artists in that expanding lane of alternative pop.
Chandler self-produces the majority of his music but recently has been collaborating with frequent Oliver Tree producer Mike Freesh to tighten his production as he transitions into a more mainstream audience. Still, Chandler’s musical mastery and authenticity manifest themselves in the universality of his track’s respective parts, each guitar chord, synth swell, and beat working towards one emotion that Chandler communicates through his lyrics. “Addicted 2 U'' follows the releases of “Red Line” and “Strawberry Candy” and marks an upward trajectory in Chandler’s releases, as he polishes his sound and visuals with each video that consistently leaves you feeling in a better mood than you did before watching. In a time where a little uplift is vital, Ben Chandler is an artist to listen to today and watch out for tomorrow.