09 September 2019 - 0 Comments

Who and what is Channeled?
Channeled is the project lead by singer-songwriter Ben Ruegg. It is the name that expresses what the music allows him to do; channel his emotions and energy and express it through music. Having used his name for his music in the past, Ben decided to find a name that connects with the music. Channeled is this name.

Over the last 3 years, Ben has been working at creating an album that truly represents the music he loves.  Inspired by artists like Incubus, Korn, Foo Fighters and Tool (just to name a few), Ben has spent a lot of time crafting songs that truly connect with his feelings and allows him to express himself fully.

Having suffered from anxiety and depression over the last 5 years, recently a change occurred which resulted in a lot of real music pouring out. In order to capture it and get it right, he has invested in new gear, a lot of time and money in order to really capture how he has been feeling.  When you listen to the album, you can hear heart, soul, and passion.

The album is 11 tracks long, featuring 1 instrumental and 1 short interlude. The album is a concept album from start to finish.

Kicking off with Bring It Back Again, Ben is writing about how rock needs to come back and questions what we have done to kill it off. From there, the album follows a path down the road of self-destruction and redemption.

Deeper, Just Say It and The Angel are all songs that deal with personal struggles. Why do we always build things up in our head, not take help when its right there and allow ourselves to keep tripping up?

Filled with songs that talk about a range of emotions and situations drive the narrative forward, building up to the middle of the album where it takes a turn and the road to recovery begins, even though it is still dark, hard and long. After a complete breakdown of all that has happened before, the last two tracks set the scene for a fresh start and a new lease on life. As an arc, the album builds up and pays off. Having been expertly recorded, mixed and mastered by Ben Ruegg in his bedroom, the final result is an album which sounds commercially viable, like something you would hear on the radio.

"Deeper is an authentic revelation for Ben; it's thought-provoking, intense and powerful. While it was crafted from a personal battle, it also honors the final outcome - triumph. Deeper is one outstanding release which Ben should very rightly be proud of." - Muzic.net.nz, review of the song Deeper

The album is out 2nd of December, or get yourself an advance copy by backing it on Kickstarter.

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