Join Ben Burbrink at Sweet Memories on Saturday, August 9th for his album release listening party! Autographs and music copies will be available for sale at the event!

Ben Burbrink is a rising force in modern powerpop, blending raw emotion with razor-sharp hooks.

Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Ben cut his teeth on the sounds of Nirvana, R.E.M., The Cars and The Rolling Stones — artists who shaped his love for melody, distortion, and honest songwriting. That foundation, combined with his obsession with bands like Fountains of Wayne, The 1975, and Cheap Trick, drives his latest album, *New York’s Favorite Darling* — a bold, heartfelt, and immaculately crafted guitar pop record.

With its mix of glossy production, grungy guitars, and vulnerable lyrics, the album is a love letter to everything from classic alt-rock to modern indie-pop.
The lead single Fall Too Fast has already seen extensive radio play and early fan acclaim, cementing it as a breakout moment in Ben’s career.

Whether through his work with the indie-rock outfit **mdrnluvrs** or his ambient solo explorations, Ben’s music carries the emotional weight of Bowie and the edge of Matthew Sweet, while always delivering a killer chorus. With *New York’s Favorite Darling it’s Confident, melodic, and a little heartbroken, Burbrink’s music doesn’t beg for your attention — it demands it. New York’s Favorite Darling is the sound of an artist fully stepping into his moment.