Ben Wixson
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Benjamin Wixson (born November 10, 1985) is an American musician hailing from the punk music scene of Detroit, Michigan.
Early life[edit]
Wixson developed a passion for music at an early age[1], setting the stage for his future contributions to the regional music community as a promoter, bassist[2], and guitarist.
Career[edit]
Wixson was an underground concert promoter [3][4] and local musician. After founding several regionally celebrated bands, Wixson became a founding member of Cinematic Sunrise, a musical project with Craig Owens that emerged in the mid-2000s. The band, known for its melodic and emotionally charged sound, quickly gained a following in the alternative music scene. Wixson departed from the band just prior to their debut EP, "A Coloring Storybook and Long Playing Record."
Collaborations[edit]
Beyond his work with Cinematic Sunrise, Wixson expanded his musical footprint as a bassist and guitarist through collaborations with various bands. In the mid-2000s, He toured with We Are The Union during the Who We Are album cycle,[5] and then with the Swellers just prior to their signing with Fueled By Ramen. Ben also spent several years playing with Frank White[6], and The A-Gang, which was co-founded by Rich Tschirhart of The Suicide Machines and Nick Gigler of Mest.[7][8][9]
After Frank White and The A-Gang disbanded, Wixson formed Young Hunger with Ryan Collins of the Swellers[10][11], releasing Wear Me Down in 2017[12]. In 2021, Wixson co-founded shoegaze band, Bend, with Break Anchor vocalist, Kyle Green.[13] In late 2022, Wixson reformed Frank White to release their first record in almost 10 years, Return of Wolf.
Discography[edit]
With We Are The Union:
- Who We Are (Backing Vocals)
With Frank White:
- Self-titled EP (2007)
- All Glory is Fleeting EP (2014)[14]
- Return of Wolf (2023)
With The A-Gang:
With Bend:
- Deplete (2022)
With 9miles2go:
- Fill in the Blanks (2004)
With Young Hunger:
- Wear Me Down (2017)[18]
References[edit]
- ^ "Criminal Behavior: Interview with Ben Wixson". December 22, 2010.
- ^ "One Question Interviews: Bend | What's That Noise? | Features | Scene Point Blank".
- ^ "Jurewicz, Robert E books - All books by Jurewicz, Robert E author | BookScouter.com". bookscouter.com.
- ^ Jurewicz, Robert (October 30, 2013). And if Only One More...: The Southeast Michigan Hall Show Scene. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 9781493640577.
- ^ We are the Union perform at the alibi rockdirt.com
- ^ "Members of Detroit bands Before I Go and Designed by You form Frank White". May 23, 2006.
- ^ Punknews.org (February 26, 2009). "Members of Suicide Machines, Mest form The A-Gang". www.punknews.org. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Members of Suicide Machines, Mest form The A-Gang". killyourstereo.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Day in Rock for 02/27: Sublime Reunion?- Band Sues President- Jane's Addiction Boxset- Def Leppard, Cheap Trick and Poison Team Up- Vh1 Censor Kanye's Radiohead Tirade and more top rock music news stories of the day".
- ^ "Frank White". February 2015.
- ^ Detroit, Hip In. "Your First Chance to Catch Young Hunger!". Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Young Hunger stream new album in full". July 7, 2017.
- ^ McVeigh, Jody (June 9, 2022). "Taking shape". Grosse Pointe News. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Frank White streams All Glory is Fleeting". May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Criminal Behavior Fanzine, Issue 1 | PDF | Punk Rock | Hardcore Punk".
- ^ "Streams: The A-Gang: "EP"". November 9, 2009.
- ^ "Criminal Behavior: The A-Gang self-titled CD review". June 5, 2010.
- ^ "Young Hunger Albums, Songs - Discography - Album of The Year".
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