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Gus Benson is 20 year old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Charlotte, NC. This year, he is taking leave from his classes at Brown University due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead using his time to pursue his academic and extracurricular interests. Gus is working for a clean tech company in Silicon Valley and spending his spare time making music. He recently released his debut single, Write Your Ticket, available on all streaming services and music platforms.

Jack Riley is a 19 year old sophomore from Los Angeles studying computer science and music at Brown. A drummer, bassist, and guitarist, he now focuses on music production and mixing, working with hip hop, indie, folk, and jazz artists from across the country.

Gus and Jack met as freshman at Brown last year, playing in sister freshman bands “Falling Walrus” and “The Clementines.” After the pandemic sent students home, the two jumped at the opportunity to  spend time writing and sketching out new songs, working completely remotely.