Ben Kweller Opens up About Son Dorian 2 Years After Death: 'It's Fluke S---'

Ben Kweller opens up about son Dorian 2 years after death: 'It's fluke s---'

"It was like the hand of God said, 'I'm sorry, you've got to come back to us now. We've got another plan for you.'"Daniel Boczarski/Redferns Ben Kweller performs at SXSW 2024 in AustinBen Kweller is reflecting on a harrowing family tragedy.The "Falling" singer-songwriter discussed the loss of his 16-year-old son Dorian, who died when his car collided with a tree branch less than two miles from their home in Texas in February 2023."The car was fi…

Ben Kweller Processes the Tragic Loss of His Son on a New Album, 'Cover the Mirrors'

On an overcast day in the fall of 2024, Ben Kweller grabbed an acoustic guitar and curled up in a plush armchair in the corner of his Dripping Springs studio to write a new song. As a lifelong musician who’s recorded around a dozen albums, Kweller had done this countless times before. But this instance felt different, as he contemplated how to translate into music all the grief, confusion, and pain he’d experienced over the past year and a half.…

Ben Kweller Marks 'Cover The Mirrors' Release With 'Oh Dorian' Video

Ben Kweller has released his highly anticipated album, Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian

Ben Kweller Shares New Album 'Cover The Mirrors,' Honoring His Son's Death

Ben Kweller has released his highly anticipated album, Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. "Oh Dorian (Feat. MJ Lenderman)" is the single accompanying the release and subverts any expectations of a mourning tune. Wreathed in an airy Sixties vibe, the MJ Lenderman-featuring track is more about memory than loss.