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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Kweller releases new album 'Cover The Mirrors' honoring late son on his 19th birthday
Austin-based musician Ben Kweller released a new album Friday titled "Cover The Mirrors," his first full release since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. The 12-song project came out on what would've been Dorian's 19th birthday. Kweller's son Dorian Zev Kweller, who released music under the name ZEV, died on February 27, 2023 in a freak car accident. According to his obituary, the 16-year-old swerved to the side of a road near his home to avoid an oncoming vehicle. While parked on the shoulder, a tree limb weakened by a recent freeze collapsed and crashed through the window of his car, killing him instantly. After his death, the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark was dedicated to honor the youth, whose two passions were music and skateboarding. More: Through music, 'I am going on.' Ben Kweller remembers son Dorian in emotional ACL Fest set While the album's title "Cover The Mirrors" refers to a Jewish funeral practice, the work isn't just about the loss of Dorian, but also the decades of Kweller's life preceding the tragedy. He previously covered vocals and guitar in the '90s band Radish and later part of a trio called The Bens. With elements of loss and love woven throughout, the new album is about "living on." 'It's a full circle type of album,' Kweller said in a press release. 'There's a lot of reflecting — not only reflecting on the loss of Dorian. I'm also taking an inventory of everything else. My whole time on Earth. Everything I've created as an artist.' The new project features a collaboration with Waxahatchee on the song "Dollar Store," MJ Lenderman on "Oh Dorian" and the Flaming Lips on "Killer Bee," a song dedicated to the late artist Nell Smith. According to a press release, Kweller's desire to kindle the gift of music that he shared with his late son, who was on the precipice of his dreams when the accident occurred, flared brighter after Zev's death. Ten years before the accident, Kweller took a hiatus from his career after his entire family almost died of a carbon monoxide leak. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter said that he made the decision not to lock himself away in a closet this time around and instead use music as a tool to carry on. Kweller's resilience tracks. Not even a month after Dorian's death, he went on the play a showcase for his independent music collective Noise Company at the South by Southwest Music Festival, a show where his son was supposed to make his festival debut, playing the opening slot. Kweller said that going on tour with Ed Sheeran in 2023 acted as a "kind of balm against the grief." During the tour, he said it felt like his Dorian was onstage singing with him. 'It wasn't like I set out to say, 'OK, I'm gonna make this album about going through grief and loss.' But there was no way around it,' Kweller said. 'This is just another chapter of me trying to heal and just get through what I've been going through. My music is always very autobiographical." Kweller equates his life to the catalog of songs that he writes. "Cover the Mirrors" is about grieving but also moving on for Kweller, who carries the memory of his son palpably in his music. You can stream the new album on Spotify and purchase it on CD and vinyl at This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Ben Kweller pays tribute to late son in new album 'Cover The Mirrors'
India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter and Luke Combs to perform at ACL Festival 2025
The highly anticipated Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival 2025 has announced its full lineup, with early ticket demand skyrocketing. Three-day general admission (GA) passes sold out within two days of launch, and single-day tickets officially went on sale Thursday at noon via and VenueAccording to the Austin American-Statesman, this year's festival will take place over two weekends: October 3–5 and October 10–12. The event will be held at Zilker Park, located at 2100 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Who's Performing?Music lovers can expect a diverse, star-studded lineup:Fridays: Hozier, Luke Combs, Cage the Elephant, Empire of the SunSaturdays: Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Doechii, DJOSundays: Doja Cat, John Summit, Feid, T-Pain, Sabrina Carpenter makes her ACL Fest debut following her 2024 Short n' Sweet tour, while Doja Cat and Hozier return to the festival after past Prices and VIP OptionsSingle-day GA: Starting at $170GA+: $345VIP: $710Platinum: $2,210According to the Austin American-Statesman, while GA three-day passes are sold out, weekend VIP tickets are still available for $1,760 and Platinum passes for $5,710. For premium festivalgoers, Y'all Access passes are priced at an eye-popping $27,000 — with some already waitlisted. The ultra-exclusive three-day Bungalows, which include 10 tickets and luxury perks, are priced at $30, Read: ACM Awards 2025: How to stream the show live on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Sabrina Carpenter to Doja Cat, explore the star-studded lineup at ACL Music Festival 2025: Check ticket details, VIP passes
The Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival 2025 will be bringing star power to the city with star-studded headliners. Spanning two weekends at Zilker Park, the festival promises fans an unforgettable experience with musicians of different genres performing under one roof. Here is all you need to know about the festival. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pop, rap, and rock acts to be included in ACL Music Festival 2025 lineup Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tickets, VIP passes, and what to expect FAQs: Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. The Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival 2025 is set to light up Zilker Park this fall with a powerhouse lineup, led by pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter , rap star Doja Cat , and country music heavyweight Luke Combs . Running across two weekends—October 3 to October 5, and October 10 to October 12—the music festival will transform Austin into a global who caused a splash in Austin last year with her Short n' Sweet tour, will be making her ACL Fest debut as a headliner. Meanwhile, Doja Cat will be returning after her 2021 show and is expected to deliver a dynamic rap-pop mix. Meanwhile, Luke Combs is expected to provide something for every musical that is not all! These stars will be joined at the top of the bill by Hozier John Summit , and the rising rapper Doechii, who will be playing on both weekends. The Strokes' comeback is a highly-anticipated report stated that the lineup is stacked with top-tier acts across genres. Audiences can also look forward to performances from Feid, Cage the Elephant, Djo, Empire of the Sun, Role Model, and Wet Leg on both highlights of weekend one include Maren Morris, Modest Mouse, Riize, and Phantogram. Meanwhile, weekend two will see a reunion of Indie rock favourites Rilo Kiley and the return of Pierce the three-day general admission passes will be going on sale starting May 6 at noon CT on the official website of the music festival. These passes start at $360. For those who seek a more luxurious experience, GA+ passes with additional amenities start at $ can access either VIP passes, which are priced at $1,670 or Platinum packages at $5,670. The ultra-fans can buy the 'Y'all Access' package, which is priced from $27,000 and is already waitlisted for weekend festival gates will be opening at noon on Fridays and at 11 am on Saturdays and Sundays. The headliners will be wrapping up at 10 pm each night. Attendees have been urged to brace for Austin's unpredictable October weather, which can swing between heat and sudden the music, the festival goers can revel in the pop-up installations, food vendors, and the classic experience of sleeping in a blanket under the Texas sky. The ACL Fest, which accommodates 75,000 people, promises another unforgettable tickets for both Saturdays and Sundays are available today, Tuesday, May 6, starting at 12 pm CT online at the ACL Festival festival will take place at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas.
