Ben Folds Five & Maiya SykesKate
A stylish funk‑cover reinterpretation of their 1997 classic “Kate,” re‑imagined with Maiya Sykes’s vocal flair and Ben Folds’s signature piano hooks, infusing the nostalgic fan‑favourite with fresh…
4 Ben Folds Five Music Videos from 1997–2019
A stylish funk‑cover reinterpretation of their 1997 classic “Kate,” re‑imagined with Maiya Sykes’s vocal flair and Ben Folds’s signature piano hooks, infusing the nostalgic fan‑favourite with fresh…
The energetic and sardonic video‑single “Song for the Dumped” captures the raw emotional fallout of a breakup, combining piano‑driven hooks with biting lyrics and a…
The energetic piano‑rock anthem “One Angry Dwarf & 200 Solemn Faces” by Ben Folds Five channels the outsider’s revenge fantasy, driven by bold hooks and a signature three‑piece band…
Directed by Kevin Bray
The haunting piano‑driven ballad “Brick” lays bare emotional weight and quiet sorrow, pairing minimalist production with evocative lyrics about a difficult moment in life and…
Formed 1993 · Chapel Hill, NC · alternative rock · 550 Music
Ben Folds Five was an American alternative rock trio formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group was composed of Ben Folds (lead vocals, piano), Robert Sledge (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Darren Jessee (drums, backing vocals). The group achieved success in the alternative, indie and pop music scenes. Their single "Brick" from the second album, Whatever and Ever Amen (1997), gained airplay on many mainstream radio stations. During their first seven years, the band released three studio records, a compilation of B-sides and outtakes, and eight singles. They also contributed to… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Ben Folds
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Everything you need to know about Ben Folds Five
Ben Folds Five formed in 1993.
Ben Folds Five are from Chapel Hill, NC.
Ben Folds Five’s music spans alternative rock.
Ben Folds Five have released music through 550 Music and Caroline Records.
Ben Folds Five have released 5 studio albums, from Ben Folds Five (1995) to The Sound of the Life of the Mind (2012).
Ben Folds Five’s most recent studio album is The Sound of the Life of the Mind, released in 2012.
Ben Folds Five’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Brick”, “Song for the Dumped”, “One Angry Dwarf & 200 Solemn Faces” and “Kate”.
Ben Folds Five’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Brick” (1997), with 18.8 million views, directed by Kevin Bray. The haunting piano‑driven ballad “Brick” lays bare emotional weight and quiet sorrow, pairing minimalist production with evocative lyrics about a difficult moment in life and a stark video of the band performing in shallow water behind a screen of cinematic imagery.
Ben Folds Five’s members include Ben Folds.
You can listen to Ben Folds Five on Spotify and Apple Music, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.