News from the press tour for the NBC-TV series The Sing-Off, held earlier this week, is that Ben  mentioned he will be getting back together with Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge, former bandmates in Ben Folds Five, to record an all-new album later this year. According to Boston Globe music writer Sarah Rodman, the timeframe given was December, following wrapup on the TV show. When asked about potential touring, Ben was unsure, preferring instead to take it “one step at a time.” First, however, he’s producing Sara Bareilles’ new EP.
Announcements
Report: Ben Folds Five getting back together
Retrospective announcement with track listing
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The Best Imitation of Myself is the natural name for Ben’s latest project, a 3-disc set consisting of greatest hits, live tracks and rarities. It’s due to drop October 11, and the cover art and packaging is still being worked on (and you can help), is shown at left, but the sequencing is done. It’s a treasure trove of all things Ben that every fan will want. The track listing: (more…)
Call for memorabilia
As discussed previously, Ben’s working on a magnum opus, a three-disc set which will consist in part of old stuff and rareties never before heard. In connection with the artwork design for the package, Ben’s asking for anyone who has memorabilia, such as photos, posters and ticket stubs, from the early days (more…)
Song included in “Download for Good” compilation
Filmmaker and philanthropist David Lynch, whose foundation helps introduce transcendental meditation to those suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome and other afflictions, has a new compilation Download for Good: Music that Changes the World exclusively on Apple’s iTunes Music Service. Among the thirty-three tracks offered for $11.99 is Ben’s rendition (more…)
Ryan Lerman’s album now on iTunes
Ben’s bassist Ryan Lerman, who has been releasing his musical creations one by one on channels such as YouTube, has put them all together into an album now available on Apple’s iTunes Music Service. The seven tracks (more…)
