Liam Benzvi is a true entertainer. On his new album, the accomplished New York-based musician, producer and artist evokes old school show biz via the album’s title, …And His Splash Band. With his musical crew name checked, Benzvi joins a long tradition of artists who feature their sonic comrades prominently such as Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

The record, which was released on September 27th via Fat Possum, has a toe in the waters of the retro rock its title brings to mind, but sounds thoroughly modern. Doused in glistening guitars, replete with intricate drum patterns and defined by song structures that wind around your ear, …And His Splash Band is yet another showcase of Benzvi’s impressive musicality.

His eye popping musicianship and deep NYC roots has made Benzvi a sought after creative compatriot in the local scene. SSION, Ren G and Blood Orange are all featured on the album. A frequent Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) collaborator, Benzvi also played in Hynes’ band when Blood Orange was opening for Harry Styles during the pop star’s extended 2022 stint at Madison Square Garden.

Benzvi’s peers were there in full effect at his October 2nd album release party at Ridgewood’s TV Eye, including Porches (Aaron Maine). With colleagues and fans alike, Benzvi celebrated the new record and performed cuts such as “PTLSD” (feat. SSION), “Other Guys” (feat. Blood Orange) and album standout “Dust.” And with a forthcoming December, 10 show at Bowery Ballroom with MUNA’s Katie Gavin, Benzvi is set to continue another busy year in style.

Photography: Matt Weinberger