Ben Arthur: podcast appearances and interviews

Ben Arthur, born on May 20, 1973, in Charlottesville, Virginia, is an American singer-songwriter and novelist. He has released multiple full-length recordings and novels and has shared stages with several notable acts. Arthur is known for his work as a beat writer for the Tennessee Titans. In addition to his musical and literary pursuits, he has created and hosted the podcast SongWriter, which features stories that are turned into songs. The show has included appearances by artists such as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Roxane Gay, Steve Earle, Joyce Carol Oates, Amanda Shires, George Saunders, Ted Leo, Gary Shteyngart, Michael Ian Black, and Cheryl Strayed. Arthur is also the producer and host of the songwriting video series SongCraft Presents, which has garnered recognition including a regional Emmy nomination for its PBS pilot. He has collaborated with artists like My Brightest Diamond, Turin Brakes, John Wesley Harding, and others on the series. His debut album Curses and Rapture, released in 1997, featured performances by Boyd Tinsley and Tim Reynolds. His subsequent albums, Gypsyfingers, Edible Darling, Mouth Feel, and If You Look for My Heart, have received coverage from prominent media outlets. The 2012 album If You Look for My Heart was released alongside a novel of the same name, with performances by Rachael Yamagata and Aesop Rock. Arthur resides in New York City.