Ben Seretan

Ben Seretan makes music that feels like a long, slow exhale. It is deeply rooted in the physical world, often incorporating the sounds of his environment - the hum of cicadas, the creak of a chair, or the distant murmur of a room - into his compositions. Whether he is playing a shimmering electric guitar or a resonant piano, there is a profound sense of presence and patience in every note, as if the music is simply observing the passage of time alongside the listener.

What sets Seretan apart is his ability to bridge the gap between traditional folk songwriting and avant-garde ambient textures. He uses 'secret' guitar tunings to create ringing, open-hearted chords that feel both familiar and slightly otherworldly. His work is less about the structure of a song and more about the quality of the light in the room where it was recorded, making his discography feel like a collection of sonic polaroids.

Start with 'Cicada Waves' if you want to lose yourself in a landscape of summer drones and gentle piano. For a more traditional but still expansive songwriting experience, 'Youth Pastoral' offers a beautiful entry point into his lyrical world. It is music for people who find beauty in the mundane and who aren't in any particular rush to get anywhere.