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debut album “What We Dream it to Be”out now!
@connselmerinc @silversteinworks // artist
band page // @the_sonicarchitects

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In two weeks, I’ll be sitting down with Fred Kasten for a live conversation about the music, mentors, and places that have shaped me as an artist.
We’ll talk about growing up in New Orleans, leaving home to pursue higher education in the Northeast, and eventually returning home to create @the_sonicarchitects debut album, What We Dream It to Be, released in January 2026.

I’ll also be performing music that has been impactful throughout my process as a student of the music; with the help of @travissimmons_2 🥁@dimitrimarcreyes 🎹

I hope you can join!

#Neworleansmusic #frenchquartervisitorscenter #originalmusic #independentartist taken in French Quarter Visitor Center by @benjamin_cousins

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13 days ago

🌟Album OUT NOW🌟 Available anywhere you stream or purchase music. (Links in bio!) LPS, CDS, Digital Downloads available!

Band:
@brianrichjr Brian Richburg Jr, Drums
@mattsewell_ Matt Sewell, Guitar
@danielwinshall Dan Winshall, Bass
@wilfiewilliams Wilfie Williams, Piano
@robbiepatemusic Robbie Pate, Vocals

Engineer: Henry Reinach @henry_reinach
Assistant Engineer: Juan Martinez
Additional Engineer Work: Tucker Bickell, Jesse Solon @tuckerbickell @jessessnider

Recorded at Berklee Power Station, NYC
August 21-22, 2024

All Composition written by Benjamin Cousins @benjamin_cousins

Graphic Design: Jasper Means
Photography: Sebastian Thompson @sebastianblue.io
Video Work: Jack Faust

Special thanks to everyone who supported this project by coming out to live shows as we workshopped the music; to those who bought handmade merch that directly helped pay the performers; to those who housed me or any bandmates on tour; to the Jazz & Heritage Foundation for awarding me the Community Partnership Grant; my Family for being the greatest support system of all; to my friends who listened tirelessly as I bounced ideas off them over the past three years; and to my listeners, thank you for the patience and trust you gave me while allowing my art the time and space to blossom.
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#newmusic #whatwedreamittobe #thesonicarchitects #jazzclarinet @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @rovnerproducts @morganmouthpieces @NewOrleans taken in Power Station at Berklee NYC by @benjamin_cousins

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9 months ago

Introducing:

Spotted✨👀 our Artist Collaboration Series✨

Ep1: Go Put Your Records On with @benjamin_cousins

We took a journey around New Orleans to check out local record shops to spot his new album

What We Dream It To Be.✨🎶🎶

Let’s support our New Orleans Musicans & Artist 👨‍🎨 🎶💃🏽.

#neworleans #nola #neworleansmusic #jazz taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @benjamin_cousins

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4 months ago

@sethingtonfinch 🤝 @benjamin_cousins
A moment from our live show @thechloenola on St Charles Ave.

If you missed this one, our next date @thechloenola is
🗓️ November 12 from 6:30-8pm

Band:
Bass // @nicksalcido
Drums // @travissimmons_2
Keys // @sethingtonfinch
Guitar // @arnold.littl3
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#neworleansmusic #thesonicarchitects #livemusic #BAM #originalmusic
Gear: @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @jodyjazzinc @silversteinworks @hologram_electronics by @benjamin_cousins

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19 days ago

Warmest thanks to everyone who came out on a HOT September day to support the band.

If you missed this one, our next date @thechloenola is
🗓️ November 12 from 6:30-8pm

Shoutout to Wayne over at the Chloe for the photos and the staff for being great host.

Band:
Bass // @nicksalcido
Drums // @travissimmons_2
Keys // @sethingtonfinch
Guitar // @arnold.littl3
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#neworleansmusic #thesonicarchitects #livemusic #BAM #originalmusic
Gear: @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @jodyjazzinc @silversteinworks taken in The Chloe by @benjamin_cousins

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25 days ago

Trio w Seth & Travis

Thank you to everyone who came out last Thursday. There is no “us” without “you.” - Always meaningful to see a full room especially in these dog days of summer.

Band:
Drums // @travissimmons_2
Keys // @sethingtonfinch
Special Guest // @thejames_jordan
Honorable mention// tambourine
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@goodmeasurenola
@thebarnettneworleans
#neworleansmusic #livemusic #improvisedmusic #bam // gear: @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @jodyjazzinc @silversteinworks taken in Good Measure NOLA by @benjamin_cousins

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2 months ago

New Sonic Architects dates in New Orleans posted & New live show videos on YouTube! Links in my bio ⚡️see you at the next one ⚡️
Bass // @nicksalcido
Drums // @travissimmons_2
Keys // @sethingtonfinch
Guitar // @arnold.littl3
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@goodmeasurenola
@thebarnettneworleans
#neworleansmusic #thesonicarchitects #livemusic #BAM // gear: @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @jodyjazzinc @silversteinworks // taken in Good Measure NOLA by @benjamin_cousins

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3 months ago

Goodnight at Goodmeasure with Goodpeople. (5.24.Set1recap)

Thank you to everyone who attended, you made it a special night⚡️see you at the next one <3⚡️

Band:
Bass // @nicksalcido
Drums // @travissimmons_2
Keys // @sethingtonfinch
Guitar // @arnold.littl3
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@goodmeasurenola
@thebarnettneworleans
#neworleansmusic #thesonicarchitects #livemusic #BAM // gear: @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @jodyjazzinc @silversteinworks // taken in Good Measure NOLA by @benjamin_cousins

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4 months ago

Working on booking shows and came across this clip with 🔥 @bryant_watsonmusic @flipd.it @bass_goat going crazy 🔥 at @lebontempsroulenola a lil bit back.

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#thesonicarchitects #NewOrleansmusic #BAM #improvisedmusic #ConnSelmerFamily @connselmerinc
@henriselmerparis taken in Le Bon Temps Roule by @benjamin_cousins

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6 months ago

LPS ARE IN STOCK ANYWHERE YOU BUY MUSIC!! (All Link in bio or on my website)
⚜️ Friends Local to New Orleans you grab a copy at: @euclidrecordsnola @louisianamusicfactory @nola_mix_records

🌎 Friends everywhere else, links in bio for all purchase options!

I have been looking forward to having LPS of this album since we went into the studio, I can’t explain the feeling of being able to hold this product that I worked on for 3 years ❤️ thx for supporting ❤️
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#WhatWeDreamItToBe #thesonicarchitects #newmusic #bandcampfriday #improvisedmusic @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @rovnerproducts @morganmouthpieces @NewOrleans taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @benjamin_cousins

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7 months ago

•AVAILABLE NOW: pre-orders of CDS and digital downloads • ALBUM COMING this Friday January 16th • STREAMING NOW: singles, Progress in Repetition ft. @robbiepatemusic & Waiting on Tomorrows•

Thank you for your support!

All links in bio or at benjamincousins.com/merch
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#WhatWeDreamItToBe #TheSonicArchitects #originalmusic #newrelease @connselmerinc @henriselmerparis @rovnerproducts @morganmouthpieces @NewOrleans taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @benjamin_cousins

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9 months ago

It's only fitting to hear a Selmer Clarinet next to... 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓 🎶

On the Privilège model, artist Benjamin Cousins provides that signature Selmer sound after an incredible week in New Orleans at the JEN Conference. ⚜️

See you next year in Louisville!

#ConnSelmerFamily #SelmerClarinet #ConnSelmer #SelmerParis #Clarinet #JazzMusic #NewOrleans taken in Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by @benjamin_cousins

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