“James Bene draws pain from a wound, while offering a shining light of hope for the future in the emotive and moving ‘Mountain’. Using a layered melody, he taps into the pain of the past before lifting some of the pressure from your shoulders. His vocals are stunning in their emotive flow as he weaves a tale of past pain and journeys into strength.”

“‘James Bene’ is making a splash in the indie pop scene. He is releasing his 3rd single “Mountain’ in April and there already is a buzz. He is a singer/songwriter who wishes to inspire change with his music, writing about his real life experiences and challenges. “Mountain” is moody, haunting and gives an Evanescence vibe.”

“His latest release, "Mountain" takes us on a sonic venture through an atmospheric realm of truth. James Bene has an undeniable magnetism that has us drawn towards him immediately as his voice plays through the speakers. His smoldering timbres have a hypnotic texture as his lyrical motifs lure you into the depths of his soul.”

“With his articulate, relatable songwriting and powerhouse vocals, James can hardly put a foot wrong on his musical journey. There is just too much talent and ambition rolled into his backpack, to leave him wanting. “Mountain” is a meticulous, emotional, and soulful number that beckons you to listen with care.”

“James Bene’s strength in writing a gorgeous melody and complementing it with shimmering synths shine through strongly, making “American Warrior” every bit as captivating as some of the best 80’s electro-pop hits.”

“All artists feel they are the best. LOL. In a way, you need that delusion in order to cope with the challenge of being an artist. I am the best James Bene there can be. I give my 100 percent. I am always learning and growing. Music is so subjective and to some, I am great while to others (who troll my social media) I am garbage lol… I worry less about that and more about the songs. Can I write a better song tomorrow…sure…will I?… I sure will try!”

“The pop star in James emerges on his edgy and epic new number, “Hours”, with its electrifying vocals, captivating guitar parts, and sweeping keyboards. As always, he absolutely kills it, in the best, most positive way possible.”

““Hours” allows James to strut through the song with power and poise, staking his claim toward mainstream recognition. He revels in the luxury of its sound at every given opportunity, as a refreshing reinforcement of his raw talent. There can be no doubt that this song should help win him an even broader audience.”

““American Warrior” is at once nostalgic and uplifting, emotional and euphoric, as epic as it is accessible, and as sophisticated as it is primal. The track feels effortless and natural – from the pristine vocals and the momentum-pushing beat, to the shimmering synths and retro electro-pop influences. James Bene can be proud of this flawless record which no doubt will receive the replay button treatment… over and over again.”

“I singeln American Warrior ger James Bene oss en elektropophymn i stil med Adam Lambert. Genom att använda accentuerade hårt programmerade 80-talsinsbeat talar låten om att resa sig mot motgångar. American Warrior säger artisten själv kan ses som ens inre lejon som behövs för att stå upp, resa sig och aldrig ge upp!”

"American Warrior‘ from the Los Angeles, California-based electro-pop solo artist James Bene, is a powerful message that has been delivered with the mentality of a fighter that urges us to follow our dreams no matter what. Sung with a breathless gusto, this is a striking effort – from a creative who has the underdog attitude that shall keep him hungry forever – no matter what type of deserved successes come his way.