Who is Bencjones?

Bencjones (pronounced “Ben C. Jones”) is a genre-smashing Alt-Rock/Pop/Country-Soul artist from Fort Worth, Texas, who has spent the past several years carving out a distinctive place in the North Texas music scene. A high-value vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Jones blends alt-rock, pop, R&B, country, soul, electronica, roots rock, and Afro-pop influences into a sound that refuses to stay in one lane. His musical versatility extends across guitar, bass, drums, organ, and synthesizer, while his sharp songwriting and distinctive production give each release its own identity. Since his 2019 debut album, Just One Gun, Jones has released four albums and multiple EPs, including First They Get Your Money, Afraid of Me, Disaster, and High Beams, Backroads and Hi-Fi. His 2025 album, All We Really Needed Was A Chance, represented another major step forward, blending R&B electronica, country, Afro-pop, roots rock, and more across an ambitious song cycle featuring tracks such as “She’s Fancy,” “I Notice Things,” and “Violet.” Jones has performed across DFW as well as Chicago, Austin, Nashville, and Mexico City. He has also been recognized by the Fort Worth Weekly with his first 2025 Panthy Award. 

Now, in 2026, Bencjones is entering a new chapter with the signing of a record deal with Dallas-based independent label Idol Records, home to numerous influential North Texas artists. The partnership comes after a backstage conversation with KXT program director Benji McPhail following Jones’ performance at the House of Blues in Dallas, ultimately connecting him with Idol Records founder Erv Karwelis. Jones has also continued building his relationship with KXT, performing for the station and earning inclusion on its Homegrown Bites Volume 2 compilation. His latest project, the three-song EP Love Got In The Way, marks a return to a more guitar-forward, rock-oriented side of his artistry while retaining the soulful vocals, memorable hooks, and genre-blurring approach that have defined his work. Jones produced and engineered much of the new material himself, recording across several North Texas studios as well as his own Bencjones Mobile Studios. The title track was released ahead of the full EP, which is scheduled for release October 7, 2026, through Idol Records. Seven years into his journey, Bencjones continues to expand his musical world while remaining firmly rooted in the independent spirit, restless creativity, and unmistakable Fort Worth identity that have shaped his career from the beginning.