

Ben Arthur
Ben Arthur is an American musician. He released the albums Edible Darling, Mouthfeel, and Perspective. His most popular songs include Love and Be Loved, Mary Ann, and Yellow Dress. Arthur's podcast SongWriter featured David Gilmour, Roxane Gay, Steve Earle, Joyce Carol Oates, Amanda Shires, George Saunders, Ted Leo, Gary Shteyngart, Michael Ian Black, and Cheryl Strayed.
Latest
- SongWriter turns stories into songs

SongWriter is a storytelling and songwriting podcast where stories become brand new songs. In each episode, a celebrated writer shares a story, and a musician writes and performs a song inspired by it — revealing how narratives turn into music, lyrics, and emotion. Hosted by Ben Arthur, SongWriter features conversations and performances from artists including Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, George Saunders, Steve Earle, David Sedaris, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. The show blends the craft of writing, the creative processes of art, and intimate connections between authors and musicians. If you love great stories and great songs — and want a behind-the-scenes look at creativity from some of today’s most influential artists — this is your next listen.
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Ben Arthur on Apple Music
Ben Arthur on Apple Podcasts
About
- FROM
- Charlottesville, VA, United States
- BORN
- May 20, 1973
- GENRE
- Pop