Alex Dezen is a multifaceted personality, excelling as a skilled guitarist, successful solo artist, and charismatic lead vocalist and songwriter for the now-defunct American rock and roll band The Damnwells, a group that has left an indelible mark on the music industry.
In addition to his impressive musical talents, Dezen also boasts a Master of Fine Arts degree in English from The University of Iowa's esteemed Iowa Writers' Workshop, a prestigious institution that has produced many notable literary figures.
Notably, Dezen was a Jeffrey G. and Victoria J. Edwards Fellow during his time at the Iowa Writers' Workshop, a distinction that underscores his exceptional academic achievements and artistic promise.
As a renowned songwriter, Dezen has amassed an impressive portfolio, having penned and released original compositions for a diverse array of artists, including the globally recognized Justin Bieber, the R&B sensation Robin Thicke, the indie-folk troubadour Matt Hires, the sibling country-rock duo Court Yard Hounds, the Australian pop-rock duo The Veronicas, and numerous other prominent musicians.
Beyond his impressive catalog of released songs, Dezen has also collaborated with and contributed his songwriting expertise to a wide range of additional artists, such as the Grammy-winning country trio The Dixie Chicks, the Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, the Jayhawks co-founder Gary Louris, the pop-rock singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, the emotive pop artist Christina Perri, the indie-rock frontwoman Genevieve Schatz of Company of Thieves, the pop-punk quintet Simple Plan, the Mexican pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy, the Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, and many more.
Today, Dezen is proudly affiliated with the esteemed Warner Chappell Music Publishing, a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.
Benjamin Dezen, a talented musician, embarked on a creative journey by releasing a series of four solo EPs, cleverly dubbed "The Bedhead EPs," throughout the year 2014. The initial installment, titled 1/4, made its debut on January 21, 2014, marking the beginning of an exciting musical adventure.
As the year progressed, Dezen continued to share his artistry with the world by releasing the second EP, 2/4, on April 22, 2014. To further amplify the excitement, a captivating video premiered on American Songwriter magazine's website, offering fans a glimpse into Dezen's creative vision.
The momentum continued to build as Dezen released the third EP, 3/4, on July 22, 2014, showcasing his growth and evolution as an artist. The final installment of "The Bedhead EPs," 4/4, was unveiled on December 30, 2014, providing a fitting conclusion to Dezen's ambitious project.
In the year 2015, a notable collaboration took place between Dezen and the renowned American dance company Pilobolus, with Dezen assuming the role of composer, creating the music for the captivating dance piece titled Wednesday Morning, 11:45. This extraordinary work premiered at The American Dance Festival, a prestigious event held in Durham, North Carolina, on June 15th of the same year.
The Damnwells, a talented American rock band, proudly unveiled their fifth studio album, boasting the original quartet of musicians, on the 14th day of April in the year 2015, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey.
In November 2015, acclaimed musician Dezen unveiled a highly anticipated PledgeMusic project, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. This ambitious endeavor culminated in the release of his self-titled solo album on February 12, 2016, which remarkably achieved its crowdfunding goal within a mere week of its inception.
On the twenty-third day of August in the year two thousand and sixteen, a significant event transpired in the life of the renowned artist, Dezen, as he embarked upon yet another Pledge Music campaign, thereby initiating the production of his highly anticipated second solo album.
In the month of August, precisely in the year 2017, Dezen embarked on a novel musical endeavour, unveiling the inaugural recording by his newly formed ensemble, Broken Baby, a rock outfit that boasted the talented and devoted artistic partnership of Amber Marie Bollinger, whose soulful voice took centre stage as the lead vocalist.
