Ben Kweller has released the fourth song from his soon-to-be-released album, Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. The ballad “Killer Bee (Feat. The Flaming Lips)”  the track is dedicated to the late artist, Nell Smith. The Flaming Lips (Nell’s favorite band) provides the sonic bed on which the song rests.

Ben Kweller on “Killer Bee:”

“Today we release the song ‘Killer Bee’ in memory of Nell Smith. Nell was a gifted artist who marched to the beat of her own drum. Like my son Dorian, she was taken from us out of nowhere, driving alone, freak car accident, 17 years old. Amidst the chaos, Wayne [Coyne] connected me and Liz with Nell’s parents in hopes that we might be able to shed some light on their journey ahead. Since then, Liz and I have spent hours with Jude and Rachel getting to know each other and trying to make sense of it all. Though neither of us knew each other’s child, we’ve discovered how similar these two angels were during their time here on earth. Community is one of the only reasons Liz and I are still standing today. Grief makes us feel isolated and the weight seems too heavy to carry alone. Community reunites and lifts us up. Love on your people today and every day.”

Kweller is currently preparing for a North American headline tour with his bandmates, Christopher Mintz-Plasse (yes, McLovin!) on bass, Parker Twomey on guitar/keys, and Ryan Dean on drums. The tour goes from April 15 to July 26 and tickets are on sale now. Support acts include rising Nashville folk artist, RYMAN, and duo, cheese touch, led by Superorganism’s Orono Noguchi.

Ben Kweller 2025 Tour Dates

Apr
15
Atlanta, GA, US
The Masquerade – Purgatory

Apr
16
Nashville, TN, US
The Basement East

Apr
19
New York (NYC), NY, US
Bowery Ballroom

Apr
21
Philadelphia, PA, US
Underground Arts

Apr
22
Boston, MA, US
Brighton Music Hall

Apr
24
Cleveland Heights, OH, US
Grog Shop

Apr
25
Ferndale, MI, US
The Loving Touch

Apr
26
Chicago, IL, US
Lincoln Hall

Apr
28
Minneapolis, MN, US
Fine Line

Apr
29
Madison, WI, US
High Noon Saloon

Apr
30
St Louis, MO, US
Off Broadway

May
2
Dallas, TX, US
Echo Lounge & Music Hall

May
3
Austin, TX, US
Scoot Inn

Jun
28
Outdoor
Asbury Park, NJ, US
Stone Pony Summer Stage

Jul
9
Aspen, CO, US
Belly Up Aspen

Jul
11
Denver, CO, US
Bluebird Theater

Jul
12
Fort Collins, CO, US
Aggie Theater

Jul
17
Seattle, WA, US
Neumos

Jul
18
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Biltmore Cabaret

Jul
19
Portland, OR, US
Mississippi Studios

Jul
21
San Francisco, CA, US
The Independent

Jul
23
West Hollywood, CA, US
Troubadour

Jul
25
San Diego, CA, US
Casbah

Jul
26
Phoenix, AZ, US
Crescent Ballroom

9
2024
Austin, TX, US
Radio East

Nov
2
2024
Austin, TX, US
Emo’s Austin

Oct
12
2024
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Quarry Amphitheater

pre-order Cover The Mirrors by Ben Kweller HERE