Ben Dring Music
@bendringmusic.bsky.social
Electronic musician. #synthpop #ambience #electronica and intentions to branch out into rock and metal in the future. Just here for the music.
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Musician based in Middlesbrough, England. Electronic, Rock & Roll.
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BlueSky introduction: Ben Dring is an electronic musician from North East England. I've been frequently compared to Gary Numan (from people presumably unfamiliar with the stuff of his I'm actually trying to emulate), Bowie and Depeche Mode nowhere near as often as I'd like.
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Sure feels like week to week all that's changing is what is making me feel overwhelmed and without any time to do anything. I mean a lot of people feel that way with work but I'm not even getting paid... since I'm even more interview-able but not hireable than ever apparently.
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Sure feels like week to week all that's changing is what is making me feel overwhelmed and without any time to do anything. I mean a lot of people feel that way with work but I'm not even getting paid... since I'm even more interview-able but not hireable than ever apparently.
Do you ever walk into a toilet, immediately flush it and think 'how is that so difficult for some people?'
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Do you ever walk into a toilet, immediately flush it and think 'how is that so difficult for some people?'
Oh man how'd I forget to post about going to see Drowning Pool on here?
A 15 year waited ended. I did get quite emotional. Signed poster from the merch table and the bassist's pick acquired... no idea who he was like, wasn't my mate Stevie, but two gigs in a row coming away with a pick
A 15 year waited ended. I did get quite emotional. Signed poster from the merch table and the bassist's pick acquired... no idea who he was like, wasn't my mate Stevie, but two gigs in a row coming away with a pick
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Oh man how'd I forget to post about going to see Drowning Pool on here?
A 15 year waited ended. I did get quite emotional. Signed poster from the merch table and the bassist's pick acquired... no idea who he was like, wasn't my mate Stevie, but two gigs in a row coming away with a pick
A 15 year waited ended. I did get quite emotional. Signed poster from the merch table and the bassist's pick acquired... no idea who he was like, wasn't my mate Stevie, but two gigs in a row coming away with a pick
Well between no news on last week's interviews and finally giving up on my meta accounts, I'm certainly feeling a bit frustrated and unmotivated today
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Well between no news on last week's interviews and finally giving up on my meta accounts, I'm certainly feeling a bit frustrated and unmotivated today
Didn't need to worry about that, not heard back from anyone.
A nicer problem to have and certainly not something I'm used to but I'm actually getting so many job interviews it's making me a bit anxious 😅 I live in fear of having multiple job options
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Didn't need to worry about that, not heard back from anyone.
Follow up, this account's re-appeal was rejected and so was the account I wanted to regain access to the most. As expected. I am officially done with meta, how liberating
Got an email from Instagram saying they had accepted my appeal on one of my accounts and restored it! Got an email from instagram saying they'd disabled the same account again
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Follow up, this account's re-appeal was rejected and so was the account I wanted to regain access to the most. As expected. I am officially done with meta, how liberating
Got an email from Instagram saying they had accepted my appeal on one of my accounts and restored it! Got an email from instagram saying they'd disabled the same account again
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Got an email from Instagram saying they had accepted my appeal on one of my accounts and restored it! Got an email from instagram saying they'd disabled the same account again
Fourth and final (one way or another) attempt at getting my Meta accounts back. God what a chore. And having to pay for the pleasure. At least this agent seemed like she knew what she was doing. Only really want old ideas I foolishly stored on an instagram. Outside of that, honestly fuck em 😂
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Fourth and final (one way or another) attempt at getting my Meta accounts back. God what a chore. And having to pay for the pleasure. At least this agent seemed like she knew what she was doing. Only really want old ideas I foolishly stored on an instagram. Outside of that, honestly fuck em 😂
Recently messaged an old college music buddy about some ideas he sent over to me that I forgot about
Pros:
- It wasn't 2.5 years ago he messaged me, it was only 2.
- I had messaged him Feb '24 about it which I also forgot I did..
Cons: Still very not good
Pros:
- It wasn't 2.5 years ago he messaged me, it was only 2.
- I had messaged him Feb '24 about it which I also forgot I did..
Cons: Still very not good
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Recently messaged an old college music buddy about some ideas he sent over to me that I forgot about
Pros:
- It wasn't 2.5 years ago he messaged me, it was only 2.
- I had messaged him Feb '24 about it which I also forgot I did..
Cons: Still very not good
Pros:
- It wasn't 2.5 years ago he messaged me, it was only 2.
- I had messaged him Feb '24 about it which I also forgot I did..
Cons: Still very not good
A nicer problem to have and certainly not something I'm used to but I'm actually getting so many job interviews it's making me a bit anxious 😅 I live in fear of having multiple job options
November 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A nicer problem to have and certainly not something I'm used to but I'm actually getting so many job interviews it's making me a bit anxious 😅 I live in fear of having multiple job options
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
When the police post on Facebook looking for a criminal or even someone missing, it's always 'they have links to x location and x location'. I have links to nowhere man, I'd be easy to find. 'Has links to his own bed'
November 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
When the police post on Facebook looking for a criminal or even someone missing, it's always 'they have links to x location and x location'. I have links to nowhere man, I'd be easy to find. 'Has links to his own bed'
I made this video with a logical if a bit loose plan in mind. Since then, I've continued my usual spiral of flitting between unrelated ideas. I even started a vlog talking about this which I haven't finished because I haven't been interested enough to film the ideas I was torn between at that time
On my youtube channel, I plan to answer a few questions that no one is asking. Firstly, what am I planning to do next?
No one wants to know and I have all the answers!
youtu.be/Exy2DyG2JFw?...
No one wants to know and I have all the answers!
youtu.be/Exy2DyG2JFw?...
What's Next For My Music Projects - Ben Dring, Tiger Driver, Wandering Moon and More
YouTube video by Ben Dring
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October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I made this video with a logical if a bit loose plan in mind. Since then, I've continued my usual spiral of flitting between unrelated ideas. I even started a vlog talking about this which I haven't finished because I haven't been interested enough to film the ideas I was torn between at that time
First job interview in over 2 years done. Maybe it was the phone call nature of it but I was more nervous than I expected to be when it came to it but all good. Here's hoping it's a good one.
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
First job interview in over 2 years done. Maybe it was the phone call nature of it but I was more nervous than I expected to be when it came to it but all good. Here's hoping it's a good one.
Went to Andy's Man Club for the first time in a while as this week marked 3 years since I first went. None of the interactions that rubbed me the wrong way in my last few visits but I did have some of my irrational anxiety where I think people aren't interested... though less than I expected.
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Went to Andy's Man Club for the first time in a while as this week marked 3 years since I first went. None of the interactions that rubbed me the wrong way in my last few visits but I did have some of my irrational anxiety where I think people aren't interested... though less than I expected.
Here was me thinking my partner's brother had just grown to dislike me over time, had no idea he didn't like me because of my career prospects of which he knew nothing 🤔
October 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Here was me thinking my partner's brother had just grown to dislike me over time, had no idea he didn't like me because of my career prospects of which he knew nothing 🤔
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Absolutely overjoyed for my beloved having her work featured in an Etsy advert 🥹
Moreso need to do something for her to be proud of now 😬
Moreso need to do something for her to be proud of now 😬
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Absolutely overjoyed for my beloved having her work featured in an Etsy advert 🥹
Moreso need to do something for her to be proud of now 😬
Moreso need to do something for her to be proud of now 😬
Excitedly went out in my little car to pick my mam up from work after a productive day, planning to continue my good work when we got home.
2 hours in traffic.
Didn't even get her in the end, she got a taxi.
2 hours in traffic.
Didn't even get her in the end, she got a taxi.
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Excitedly went out in my little car to pick my mam up from work after a productive day, planning to continue my good work when we got home.
2 hours in traffic.
Didn't even get her in the end, she got a taxi.
2 hours in traffic.
Didn't even get her in the end, she got a taxi.
On Tidal, it's even more visible that distributors and music services need to better separate artists that have used the same name. Like if they're not from the same uploader, maybe don't put them on the same artist page. And you shouldn't even be able to pick the same name as big artists like Rush
October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On Tidal, it's even more visible that distributors and music services need to better separate artists that have used the same name. Like if they're not from the same uploader, maybe don't put them on the same artist page. And you shouldn't even be able to pick the same name as big artists like Rush
At a gig tonight there was a young girl, clearly very anxious, possible LDs, determined to be there and have a good time. I was determined to get her something from the band. I did eventually get a pick but they'd left immediately, as you would. Feels worse that I actually managed to get something
October 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
At a gig tonight there was a young girl, clearly very anxious, possible LDs, determined to be there and have a good time. I was determined to get her something from the band. I did eventually get a pick but they'd left immediately, as you would. Feels worse that I actually managed to get something
It's gone terribly so far. You never know, maybe one day I will get an email saying they've fixed it but I've never doubted anything more. Might as well settle in for the long haul, this is the new main home for my music.
Finally caved and paid for meta verified to access support for my accounts that were disabled by automated systems. Funnily enough but to the surprise of no one, it's not gone well so far.
October 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's gone terribly so far. You never know, maybe one day I will get an email saying they've fixed it but I've never doubted anything more. Might as well settle in for the long haul, this is the new main home for my music.
Finally caved and paid for meta verified to access support for my accounts that were disabled by automated systems. Funnily enough but to the surprise of no one, it's not gone well so far.
October 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Finally caved and paid for meta verified to access support for my accounts that were disabled by automated systems. Funnily enough but to the surprise of no one, it's not gone well so far.
Not sure I've ever promoted my soundcloud(s) on here. This is my main one featuring my self-titled tunes. Hoping to sneak some new demos on both soon. #synthpop #electropop #electronicmusic #indiemusic #indiemusician
soundcloud.com/bendring
soundcloud.com/bendring
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Vocalist, & keyboard dude. I play around with metal, rock, synth wave, ambient and psychedelic genres.
Solo Projects:
Ben Dring - (Wait In Silence Demo EP out now)
@TigerDriverUK
Vocalist in Back I
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October 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Not sure I've ever promoted my soundcloud(s) on here. This is my main one featuring my self-titled tunes. Hoping to sneak some new demos on both soon. #synthpop #electropop #electronicmusic #indiemusic #indiemusician
soundcloud.com/bendring
soundcloud.com/bendring
As a big advocate of mental health support, it's so great to see mental health messages like this in places like the gents toilets
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October 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As a big advocate of mental health support, it's so great to see mental health messages like this in places like the gents toilets
linktr.ee/bendring
linktr.ee/bendring