Benjamin Weikel

...he and bassist Eric Judy appeared on Adam Forkner's debut solo album, VVRSSNN. Green was replaced with two new members, drummer Benjamin Weikel (who also drummed for The Helio Sequence, as well as playing keyboard) and guitarist Dann Gallucci...

In this article: Modest Mouse, Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, Good News for People Who Love Bad News, Eric Judy, Sad Sappy Sucker, The National, and Jim Fairchild

...himself to be one of indie rock's best drummers, even this early on in the game.' In an interview with drummer Benjamin Weikel, he states that Jeremiah's drum parts have a "great, loose feeling that's hard to emulate". He recently...

In this article: Jeremiah Martin Green, Modest Mouse, Seattle, Stylus Magazine, Psychic Emperor, Vells, K Records, and Imputor?

...on the album for some time, and overcame serious issues (like Brandon Summers' damaged vocal cords and the temptation for Benjamin Weikel to shift over to the Modest Mouse camp). You can hear that focus and cohesiveness in the recording, but...

In this article: The Helio Sequence, Wall of Sound, Keep Your Eyes Ahead, Modest Mouse, and NPR

...that replace awkward growls and breathy whispers with precise notes and even phrasing. Summers and keyboardist/drummer Benjamin Weikel thankfully did not let this increased attention to detail and professionalism derail their ember-glow...

In this article: Keep Your Eyes Ahead, Helio Sequence, Modest Mouse, Sub Pop, Portland, and New York

...'Keep Your Eyes Open' Portland, OR's electro-shoegaze duo the Helio Sequence, comprised of frontman Brandon Summers and drummer Benjamin Weikel, have announced the release of Keep Your Eyes Open, their fourth LP to date, set to arrive to...

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