# Ben Christophers > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ben_Christophers > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ben_Christophers.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Christophers > Source revision: 1356548849 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Ben Christophers Ben Christophers performs live at the Fillmore Miami Beach in June 2010 Background information Born Benjamin John Christophers 1969 (age 56–57) Origin Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England Genres Folktronica, alternative rock, ambient Occupations Singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist, record producer Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer Labels V2, Cooking Vinyl, Rocketeer Musical artist **Ben Christophers** (born *Benjamin John*; 1969 in [Wolverhampton](/source/Wolverhampton), England) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He has released five solo albums: *My Beautiful Demon* (1999), *Spoonface* (2001), *The Spaces in Between* (2004), *Viewfinder* (2005), and *Ben Christophers* (2010).[1] Christophers was signed to [V2 Records](/source/V2_Records) early in his career.[2] He is known for blending atmospheric folktronica and alternative rock elements in his music, and his style has drawn comparisons to artists such as [Jeff Buckley](/source/Jeff_Buckley), [Thom Yorke](/source/Thom_Yorke), and [Mark Hollis](/source/Mark_Hollis).[3] yet his fingerprint remains unmistakable. He has collaborated extensively with [Natasha Khan](/source/Natasha_Khan) (known as Bat for Lashes), co-producing her Mercury Prize–nominated album *The Bride* (2016) and co-producing the track "Dream of Delphi" on her latest album of the same name.[4] As a producer, Christophers also Produced [Nakhane](/source/Nakhane)’s album *You Will Not Die*, which was included in *The New York Times* list of "10 Artists to Watch in 2019".[5] He also produced albums for Peter Alexander Jobson and Zoe Graham.[6] Other production credits include the songs "New Brighton" by Nakhane (featuring Anohni) and "Mon Capitaine" by Baptiste W. Hamon (featuring Will Oldham).[7] Christophers has worked with several other artists, including [Anna Calvi](/source/Anna_Calvi), [Guy Garvey](/source/Guy_Garvey), [Marianne Faithfull](/source/Marianne_Faithfull), [Gia Ford](/source/Gia_Ford), [Crimer](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crimer_(musician)&action=edit&redlink=1), [Lala Hayden](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lala_Hayden&action=edit&redlink=1), [Imogen and the Knife](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Imogen_and_the_Knife&action=edit&redlink=1), [Alma Forrer](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alma_Forrer&action=edit&redlink=1), [Eliza Shaddad](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eliza_Shaddad&action=edit&redlink=1), [Vök](/source/V%C3%B6k), and [Cold Specks](/source/Cold_Specks).[8] He has also written for and performed with french pop royalty the late French singer [Françoise Hardy](/source/Fran%C3%A7oise_Hardy), contributing to her albums *Tant de belles choses* (2004) and *Parenthèses* (2006).[9] Christophers has toured internationally with artists such as [Tori Amos](/source/Tori_Amos), [Coldplay](/source/Coldplay), [Radiohead](/source/Radiohead), and [Depeche Mode](/source/Depeche_Mode). He has appeared on television programs including *[Later... with Jools Holland](/source/Later..._with_Jools_Holland)* and the *[Late Show with David Letterman](/source/Late_Show_with_David_Letterman)*. [10] ## Discography - *My Beautiful Demon* (1999) - *Spoonface* (2001) - *The Spaces in Between* (2004) - *Viewfinder* (2005) - *Ben Christophers* (2010) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Ben Christophers"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-christophers-mn0000159647). *AllMusic*. All Media Network. Retrieved 11 August 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Ben Christophers"](https://jaxmanagement.com/ben-christophers/). *Jax Management*. Retrieved 11 August 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Ben Christophers"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-christophers-mn0000159647). *AllMusic*. All Media Network. Retrieved 11 August 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Ben Christophers"](https://jaxmanagement.com/ben-christophers/). *Jax Management*. 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