Brendan Benson

The Profile

Brendan Benson is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Michigan known for melodic power pop and rock. He has released acclaimed solo albums including One Mississippi, Lapalco, The Alternative to Love, My Old, Familiar Friend, What Kind of World, You Were Right, and Dear Life. He co-founded The Raconteurs with Jack White and co-wrote the hit Steady, As She Goes.

Reviews highlight his 60s/70s-influenced melodies and tracks like "What I'm Looking For," "Flesh And Bone," "Spin It Out," "Cold Hands (Warm Heart)," "The Pledge," "A Whole Lot Better," "Gonowhere," "Feel Like Taking You Home," and "Borrow." Publicly, he is a member of The Raconteurs with Jack White and is widely associated with power pop.

Two DeBaser reviews chart Brendan Benson’s melodic knack: classic-leaning power pop with 60s/70s echoes and sturdy hooks. The Alternative to Love gets a measured thumbs-up, spotlighting tracks like What I'm Looking For and Cold Hands. My Old, Familiar Friend is praised for melody, organ beds, and energetic guitars. Both pieces note his work with Jack White and The Raconteurs.