Multidimensional artist Ben Goldsmith would like to tell you he “never could’ve imagined” this for himself, but he’s quick to note that – call it confidence or a preternatural headstrongness years in the making – it’d just not be true. “In a way, I’ve been working towards this since I was 3 or 4,” he says. “I’ve never strayed. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”
That “thing” Ben’s referring to is making music – more than music, it’s an art free from genre, with melodies as strong as some of the teen’s many influences. Ben was born and bred on acts like Aerosmith, Dave Mathews Band, Elton John, Queen, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and Bob Dylan. Ben floats between worlds, genres, and sounds, truly a jack and master of all trades.
Having released his debut album, The World Between My Ears, in 2023 – before he even graduated – Ben now turns the page on his next chapter. “For the first album, it was a more tight-knit circle approach which really worked at the time while I was still in high school,” Ben says. “However, as soon as I closed the door on the last season and opened the door to this new era, knew from the get-go that I needed to expand and take a drastically different approach.” In Nashville, Ben is working with songwriters the likes of Jon Green, Natalie Hemby, Alex Hope, Laura Veltz, Caitlyn Smith, Brad Tursi, and more. He has also been commuting back and forth to Los Angeles where he has spent consecutive days with Dan Wilson, Peter Fenn, Rick Nowels, Sean Douglas, and Casey Smith, to name a few.
The upcoming album will be released in September of 2024. The first release, “Love Again” will drop on May 3rd.
My goals are incredibly high for this next wave of music. There are so many different musical avenues to explore with the amazing writers and creatives I’ve been working with lately,” he says.
Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s “Emerging Artists 18 and Under [hollywoodreporter.com]” club for music this year and equipped with a natural yet extraordinary gift for singing, songwriting, and performing, Ben is blazing his own Converse-paved trail.
Arcade Sarcasm
Arcade Sarcasm is a four-piece indie rock band from right here in Boise, Idaho. They’ve got a sound that knows exactly what it’s doing: taking the best parts of 2000s post-rock and slamming them into a modern indie sound that’s equal parts raw emotion and anthem. It’s a genre-bending blend that captures the spirit of the Pacific Northwest and then kicks it up a notch.
When you come to an Arcade Sarcasm show, you’re not just watching; you’re a part of it. The band is all about making music that’s honest, and they want you to feel every note. So, come dance, get lost in the moment, and just be there with them. Arcade Sarcasm isn’t just making music; they’re creating a journey that bridges the past and the present, and it’s a ride you won’t want to miss.
Andrew Cahill
I am a singer-songwriter from Boise, ID weaving tales through melody and lyrics. With the release of my debut studio album “Vampire Summer” in 2023, I invited listeners into a world where each track revealed the fabric of my existence. Despite the demands of high school, I dedicate every spare moment to making and playing music. Music is everything to me. Thank you for joining me on this journey as I pour my soul into each song; I hope it touches yours in return.
