from AFTERLAND - Set in the woods outside a decimated Philadelphia, this is the story of two teenagers, Theo and Lu, coming of age in the post-apocalypse.

￼We begin 15 years after the bombings with a group of survivors that created an insular, cult-like community designed to erase the painful memories of the past and provide a fresh start for its members. In an effort to protect Theo, a child they found abandoned in the rubble and raised as their own, they vow to never speak of what happened before the war.

But when an outsider disturbs their seclusion, the bonds of their society quickly unravel. Our story is in many ways about how we must form our own identities regardless of societal constructs, how in our quest for a shred of happiness, we must come to terms with our expectations of the world and the reality with which we're faced.

Afterland Demo - AFTERLAND

from STARBLASTERS - the story of a group of townies working at the local theme park while trying to figure out how to move out of their parents' houses and make something of their lives. 

"Erica Save Me" - Neil starts working at the park's concession stand with his old friend Freddie. He has always been madly in love with Erica, the girl who is the ride operator across the street from their stand, but every time he's tried to confess his love, he flubs it. His favorite part of the ride is when Erica has to "save" the audience from aliens and she shouts "I'll save you!". 

As he pines over her, his friend asks when he's finally going to tell her how he feels without making a fool out of himself. Neil says he's actually been practicing and begins to sing.

Erica Save Me Demo - STARBLASTERS

from AFTERLAND
"Can You See" - Lu challenges Theo to see past his narrow view of the world, while his family struggles with Lu's arrival.

Can You See Demo - AFTERLAND

from STARBLASTERS - the story of a group of townies working at the local theme park while trying to figure out how to move out of their parents' houses and make something of their lives.

"Neverland" - Neil has lost his job in the city and moved back into his parents' house while he finds his footing. Let's just say he's not thrilled with the situation...

Neverland - STARBLASTERS

"Flaky Friend" - written on the subway ride home after being stood up by a friend... this wasn't the first time.

Flaky Friend Demo - STAND ALONE SONGS

From STARBLASTERS - the story of a group of townies working at the local theme park while trying to figure out how to move out of their parents' houses and make something of their lives. 

"Tearing the Tickets" - The summer season gives way to the much slower fall season, before the park closes for winter. Without the crowds, without the summer sun, and with the novelty of being home having faded like the leaves, the characters are forced to confront the stark reality of where they are. How long can they spend reliving their youth before their lives pass them by?

Neil has fallen asleep while waiting to tear tickets for the coaster.  His boss yells at him to wake up, and god forbid, try to look happy, it's his job.

Benjamin Velez Music