Benjy Bradshaw

Described as a “creative chameleon” and a “erce musical force,” Benjy Bradshaw is the epitome of a DIY musician. Raised in a working-class suburb outside of Oakland, California, USA, his multi-ethnic background (Native American, Portuguese, English, Irish) and private Catholic school education ultimately contributed to his constant exploration of self. Benjy became more aware of his creative impulses after living the London, England nightlife scene (during a study abroad experience). He was so enthralled with big city life, that when Benjy graduated from university, he moved directly to study interactive art at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Two months after graduating, Benjy wrote his first ocial pop song, “Online Boy,” touching on the innovations and pitfalls of 21st century queer life. In the years following, Benjy found