A recording of the performance was uploaded to his YouTube channel.<ref name=”oasis-cover”>{{Cite web |title=Ben Buckby – Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live) | website=[[YouTube]] | date=16 August 2025 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cbU85fxaB0}}</ref>
A recording of the performance was uploaded to his YouTube channel.<ref name=”oasis-cover”>{{Cite web |title=Ben Buckby – Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live) | website=[[YouTube]] | date=16 August 2025 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cbU85fxaB0}}</ref>
== Musical style ==
== Musical style ==
Buckby’s music visits themes of nostalgia and focuses on expressive guitar work. With influences from artists and bands like [[Queen_(Band)|Queen]],[[Led Zeppelin]] and [[Mac Demarco]], he describes his music as [[Indie Rock]] & [[Folk Music]].
Buckby’s music features expressive guitar work and introspective songwriting. His recorded tracks typically use minimalist, atmospheric production associated with indie and acoustic genres, while his live performances show influences from Folk and alternative rock.
=== Creative Process ===
When creating music, Buckby’s process begins with creating the blue print of the music, before focusing on improvisation, and finally the lyrics (if applicable to the song).
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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British singer-songwriter and guitarist
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| Born | July 28, 2007
Leicester, England |
| Genres | Indie, acoustic, singer-songwriter |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Musical artist
Ben Buckby (born 28 July 2007) is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leicester, England. He is an independent musician who releases his work on major streaming services and has performed at local live events.
Early life and education
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Ben Buckby was born at Leicester Royal Infirmary and grew up in the county of Leicestershire, in England[1]. He studied at Brookvale Groby Learning Campus from 2023, to 2025, where he completed his A-Levels in Music, History & Geography.[1]
His interest in music started from the influence of his parents, who regularly played rock music throughout his childhood.[2]
Primarily self taught, Ben Buckby also had guitar lessons with Paul Dixon, where he shared ideas and inspiration [2]
Buckby began writing and recording music during his teenage years. He publishes his music independently, with releases available on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify.[3]
His work is characterised by a guitar-led, melodic style that blends indie, acoustic, and bedroom-pop influences.
Buckby has performed live at small local events. Notably, he played a cover of “Cigarettes & Alcohol” by Oasis at a festival-style event called Clankfest 2025.
A recording of the performance was uploaded to his YouTube channel.[4]
Musical style & Influences
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Buckby’s music visits themes of nostalgia and focuses on expressive guitar work. With influences from artists and bands like Queen,Led Zeppelin and Mac Demarco, he describes his music as Indie Rock & Folk Music.
When creating music, Buckby’s process begins with creating the blue print of the music, before focusing on improvisation, and finally the lyrics (if applicable to the song).
The Year I Was Born, Breakdown
“When creating The Year I Was Born, I came up with the chords first (A and an irregular chord) to create the basic blueprint. I went over that by adding a bassline and then a mandolin. In the left ear you can hear the mandolin and in the right ear you hear an electric guitar. In the chorus, I added another guitar and drums with a kick and a hi-hat. When it came to the lyrics, I wrote a few different options and came up with a melody line, but Amelie Smith came up with lyrics, and what she did was much better, I think.”
— Ben Buckby, Interview (23/11/2025)
- “The Sun”
- “The Moon”
- “Mirage”
- “Fractal Cut”
- “Rhiannon” (feat. Amelie Smith)
- “Lunar Reflections”
- “Chicago”
Buckby operates an active YouTube channel where he uploads performances and music-related content.[9]
His music is available on:
Conflict of interest
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Category:2007 births
Category:Living people
Category:British singer-songwriters
Category:British guitarists
Category:Musicians from Leicester
Category:Independent musicians
