Free Friends Know You Can “Save Me”
More to Watch After a fashion that pop punk music tends to specialize, Baltimore, Maryland-based pop-punk band Free Friends find hope, optimism, and the courage to ask for help in their latest single, “Save Me (feat. Makeout).” Ben DeHan, Lauren DeHan, and Gil Perez, working alongside producer/engineer Matt Malpass (blink-182) observe the doubts and fears […]
Free Friends Reveal How to Be “Worry Free (feat. glimmers)”
More to Watch Baltimore pop punk royalty Ben DeHan broke the internet earlier this year with the release of “Taking Time” alongside the launch of Free Friends with wife and cellist Lauren DeHan and drummer Gil Perez. Now, they release their second single with blink-182 producer and engineer Matt Malpass; “Worry Free (feat. glimmer)” accompanied […]
Free Friends “Taking Time” with Hit The Lights, Matt Malpass
More to Watch Free Friends, featuring the talents of Maryland power couple Ben and Lauren DeHan alongside new drummer, Gil Perez, have released their debut single, “Taking Time.” Their first Matt Malpass produced release also features the vocal talents of Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights and Thief Club. Baltimore pop punk royalty, Ben DeHan […]
Dead Alright Highlight the Pull of Pop Punk in New Single “Dust Falls”
Recent Articles Dead Alright is the solo project of Brand New Lungs frontman Louis-Charles Berthiaume of Montreal. “Dust Falls” is one of the newest singles, preceded by “Parasites,” “Strong Enough to Fail,” and “Smoke and Mirrors.” The latest release, “Playing with Fire” is also available now. Dead Alright – Dust Falls – album art With […]
Ben DeHan Looks Back, Writes Personal Letter to Himself with ‘Broken Bones’
There are times when a band’s songwriter comes up with music so personal, it defies categorization to the point that it doesn’t quite fit under the band’s moniker. This is the way Ben DeHan, approaches all of his songwriting, and it’s the reason that he releases music under his own name. After a stretch playing with American Diary and a subsequent hiatus, DeHan returned with a newfound energy as a solo artist. Since then, he and his wife, collaborator and cellist, Lauren have worked hard to establish the authenticity and versatility of their pop-punk act. Learn more about the duo’s journey and new EP with contributing writer Charlie Maybee.
“The Dream” by Ben DeHan Kicks of New Music Friday 10/14
Recent Articles Baltimore pop-punk alumnus Ben DeHan of American Diary renown documents his return to his roots with “The Dream” in this week’s New Music Friday. We’ll also be checking out music from Mike Freund, The Horn, Dead Posey, Jonathan Sparks, Phil., and Courtney McKenna. Just like you’ve come to expect, every single one of […]
Ben DeHan Transparently Shares “The Dream”
Recent Articles Warped Tour alumni Ben DeHan encourages listeners to pursue their vision for life on their own terms in his latest single, “The Dream” from his forthcoming EP, Blank Check produced by Sam Pura of State Champs and Story So Far fame. Photo By: David LaMason @dangermaus (IG) Design by #slimedesign Ben DeHan, former […]
Concerts in DC, MD, VA: August 10 – August 21, 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Gregg Karukas and Paul Brown Tin Pan Richmond, VA Details and tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gregg-karukas-paul-brown-tickets-332068585077 Thursday, August 11, 2022 Hackensaw Boys : Presented By WNRN with Koda & Marie from Chamomile & Whiskey The Southern Cafe & Music Hall Charlottesville, VA Details and tickets are available at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005CD0A286C14B?CAMEFROM=CFC_SOUTHERNCAFE_WEB_HOMEPAGE_HACKENSAWBOYS&brand=southern Friday, August 12, […]
DMV Live Music This Week: July 6 – July 17, 2022
DMV Live Music Concerts and Events
July 6, 2022 – July 17, 2022
Ben DeHan Breaks Down and Builds Up in “Comeback Kid” Music Video
More to Watch By Daniel Warren Hill I cried while watching this video. As an older musician whose hopes and dreams for a career in music were schooled on the reality of balancing full time musicianship with family, I strongly empathize with DeHan’s music and the journey he has had and undertaken over two decades. […]
