Ben Zaidi

Ben Zaidi is a Seattle-born singer-songwriter who crafts introspective indie folk-pop with a literary twist. A Harvard graduate and former poetry student, he blends sharp lyricism with warm, textured instrumentation, creating songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. His music often explores themes of nostalgia, social consciousness, and quarter-life uncertainty, delivered through clever wordplay and references ranging from climate change ("99 Tint On The Prius") to regional identity ("I Ain't Cried Since San Francisco Died").

Operating as an independent artist, Zaidi has cultivated a dedicated following through his DIY ethos and genre-blurring approach, mixing acoustic intimacy with electronic experimentation. Recent releases like "Swimming Pool" and the deluxe version of "Acre of Salt" showcase his growth in weaving personal narratives with broader cultural commentary, while collaborations like "Solitude, I Know You" demonstrate his willingness to push creative boundaries. His work maintains an undercurrent of hopeful resilience, even when tackling heavy subjects like climate anxiety or holiday loneliness in "I Don’t Feel Like Going Home for Christmas."

Genres

Pop

Alternative

Indie Pop

Folk

Indie Rock

Singer-songwriter

Indie Folk

Electronic

Lo-fi

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Latest Release

Grapevine

Sol•

Ben Zaidi

Single - Released August 9, 2024