Benjy Bradshaw The Phantom Electric Ghost Interview 2021

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Benjy Bradshaw The Phantom Electric Ghost Interview 2021

Benjy Bradshaw Bio Described as a “creative chameleon” and a “fierce musical force,” Benjy Bradshaw is the epitome of a DIY musician — one that embodies self-invention. Known for his extravagant looks and one-of-a-kind live performances, Benjy is an independent recording artist pushing for love, self-acceptance, and creative exploration. Raised in a working-class suburb outside of Oakland, California, USA, his multi-ethnic background (Native American, Portuguese, English, Irish) and private Catholic school education ultimately contributed to his constant exploration of self identity. Rock Operas such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as well as 1980s synth pop anthems served as a foundation of sorts — allowing him to realize that he wasn’t alone in his “queerdom.” It was this curiosity of self that inspired him to begin creating music. Locking himself in his garage-turned bedroom, Benjy began to create Casio synthesizer melodies and lyrics, even without any formal training. After taking a musical hiatus through most of high school and university, Benjy was re-introduced to his creative impulses after living the London, England nightlife scene (during a study abroad experience at Central Saint Martins School of Design). He was so enthralled with big city life, that when Benjy graduated from the University of San Francisco, he went directly to study interactive art at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. It was living in New York City (a lifelong dream), where music re-entered Benjy’s life. Two months after graduating NYU, as a way to fight mid-summer loneliness, Benjy wrote his first official pop song, “Online Boy,” touching on the innovations and pitfalls of 21st century queer life. In the years following, Benjy always found healing through creating his own electronic music in private. Today, Benjy is ready to share all the music that he has made — inspired primarily by dance, house, and new wave music. Besides singing, songwriting, producing, and performing, Benjy also loves to "art direct his life" -- experimenting with photography, makeup, fashion, and design. He fights everyday to make sure others also find their creative voice — in whatever form that may take. Currently producing an unreleased catalogue of over 30 songs, Benjy does not fit the blueprint of a typical pop star, but proves that being a perfectly imperfect self-built artist can be even more exciting.

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YouTube Video Benjy Bradshaw - La Rona (Live for Festival TropiCaos, 2021)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1swsNQo-Ms

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