Ben Wilson is an American guitarist, vocalist and electronic musician, and a member of Broke Royals.

Style and approach

His music draws on 1960s folk and rock and roll, set against an old-time backdrop. It uses minimal accompaniment, including violin, bass and guitar, to support sentimental songs and create intimate, reflective performances.

Sound and influences

Wilson’s work is described as combining the melodic feel of Buddy Holly and Elliott Smith with the stripped-back, roots-oriented quality of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska. His writing is presented as fresh, direct and relevant to the present day, even while the music itself has a historical atmosphere.