Benton Crane

Who is Benton Crane?

Creating Art, Not Content

Benton Crane is a psychedelic indie rock artist from Boulder, Colorado, known for blending introspective storytelling with expansive, atmospheric soundscapes. His music often explores the boundaries between reality and imagination, offering listeners an immersive auditory experience. Crane's work is deeply personal and emotionally resonant, frequently touching on themes of escapism, mental health, and environmental awareness.

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Local Listen — Benton Crane Completes the Puzzle on Latest Album “Winter’s Mistress”

Feb. 6, 2025

When we last spoke with singer-songwriter Benton Crane, he was awaiting the release of “Invisible Child,” a single that he felt would “culminate in a full-length album...

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Benton Crane: Weird Dreams- on Vigorously Podcast

July 22, 2024

Indie artist Benton Crane shares his creative process. Benton and Val relive some odd dreams they've had.

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Westword: The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in January

Jan 23, 2024

"Boulder independent music maker Benton Crane plans to stick to his ambitious New Year’s resolution of releasing one new song each month until August. He kicked off 2024 by sharing “Invisible Child” on January 23..."

303 Mag: Benton Crane Then, Now and An Organic Future

Dec 6, 2023

"[Crane] compared his songwriting process with a relatable metaphor — “It’s sort of like, I didn’t worry too much about tidying up before guests arrive so what you hear feels very genuine and unapologetically authentic...”