Ben Lester

Ben Lester
Ben Lester performing in 2019
Ben Lester performing in 2019
Background information
Born16 April 1998 (1998-04-16) (age 28)
Barnet, London, England
GenreChamber pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drums
Years active2017–present
LabelMayfield Records

Ben Lester (born 16 April 1998) is an English recording artist and multi-instrumentalist. His style has been described as "a distinctive brand of chamber pop" informed by his love of The Beach Boys.

Lester was chosen as a BBC Introducing featured artist at age 19, and was championed by presenter Gary Crowley as a "hugely talented singer-songwriter" who "creates his own unique moods". Following regular airplay of his early self-released recordings, Lester signed to Mayfield Records, and subsequently embarked on a UK tour. Following a prolonged hiatus, his self-titled debut album was released in September 2025 to critical acclaim.

Personal life

Ben Lester was born in Barnet and raised in Watford, where he attended Watford Grammar School for Boys. He studied at The University of Southampton, graduating in 2019 with a BA Music. He currently teaches music and drama at Thomas's College.

Discography

Studio albums

References

  1. 1 2 "BBC Radio London - BBC Music Introducing in London, Ben Lester". BBC. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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  7. ↑ Mineo, Mike. "Ben Lester - 'Ben Lester' | Obscure Sound". Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ben Lester Finds Chamber-Pop With Heart and Precision on His Self-Titled Debut". Songplode. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Ben Lester — Ben Lester (Review) | Dulaxi". Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Ben Lester's Debut "Ben Lester" Speaks The Language Of Brian Wilson". Music Arena Gh. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
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  12. ↑ "Thomas's College Staff Biographies July 2025". Issuu. Retrieved 3 August 2025.