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Ben Avison

Jun 19, 20203 min

A host of digital volunteers could arise from the Covid crisis

The Covid-19 crisis has led us all to find ways to do more from home, and this could unlock a powerful resource of digital volunteers...

Ben Avison

Apr 15, 20202 min

Ben Avison gives Carry You single away in tough times

MEDIA CONTACT: mail@richardpenguin.co.uk 01603 408525 Ben Avison releases Carry You, the third video single from his Lovers Leap album,...

Ben Avison

Apr 15, 20204 min

Has coronavirus turned live events digital for good?

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted society in so many ways. Tragically, thousands are dying worldwide on a daily basis; many are...

Ben Avison

Apr 7, 20202 min

Chapter Four: Recording by the lake

The brilliant musician and producer Robin Christensen-Marriott has a recording studio by a lake, called The Shed Studios. He was happy to...

Ben Avison

Jan 15, 20202 min

Chapter Three: How I tried to be all you want and more

When Good Day Mr. Magpie was released in early 2013, I got some nice reviews on fanzines and blogs and I was quite proud of what I’d...

Ben Avison

Sep 29, 20193 min

Chapter Two: A world of musicians in Oxford

After surviving our first winter on the boat, I came out of hibernation and started jamming with our talented neighbours, Jeff Slade and...

Ben Avison

Sep 22, 20192 min

Chapter One: How do we get to Lovers’ Leap? Take a boat…

Hello. As you may have heard, my second “solo” album, Lovers’ Leap, is nearly ready to release. The plan is to put it out in early...

Ben Avison

Jul 6, 20182 min

Morrissey, please can we talk?

Ben Avison asks Morrissey: Steven, Please Can We Talk? in a new video single in support of Love Music Hate Racism. Ben Avison’s second...

Ben Avison

Feb 2, 20182 min

Ben Avison releases video and new single Lovers' Leap. The perfect gift for your loved one on Va

Ben Avison releases his first new song in almost 5 years since his highly acclaimed debut solo album, Good Day Mr Magpie. Released in...