Composer and performer. Plays saxophones, flutes, percussion, keyboards, and Ableton Push unit. Ben's music is used extensively around the world on television.

Tape Hiss and Sparkle is based in Cape Town, South Africa. 




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A 2019 Grammy Nominee, Richard is best known for his work with dance music royalty "Above & Beyond" & "Armin van Buuren" on their critically acclaimed albums  Tri-State,  Group Therapy, Common Ground  and Intense including hit singles "Northern Soul", "Thing Called Love",  "Alone Tonight" and "Sun & Moon". Widely regarded "the voice of Trance" Richard took part in the Armin Only Intense World Tour in 2014 and is currently working on his artist album and various new collaborations. 
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"To say I am loving your work at the moment would be a MASSIVE understatement!" 
Judge Jules

"Featuring "Tristate" vocal veteran Richard Bedford, this is a bold opener from the trio" DJ Mag review of Sun & Moon

"The track features the mightily impressive tones of newcomer Richard Bedford and in terms of both range and emotional impact they scorch their mark on the track" DJ Mag review of Alone Tonight, 5/5 Sureplayer

 "A guy with an amazing voice on a track that has a touch of Dirty Vegas about it. The crowd love it!" BBC Review of Global Gathering

"I'm so glad we found Richard, he sings like I'd like to sing." Tony McGuinness (Above & Beyond)

"The songs, particularly "Stealing Time," are undeniably beautiful and heartfelt" Miami New Times Review of TriState

"Dance fans of any denomination: miss Richard Bedford’s electrifying, almost Royksopp-esque turn on ‘Stealing Time’ at your peril" DJ Mag Review of Tri-State

"Richard seems to have this amazing quality to his voice that keeps it sounding refreshingly real, untouched & tangible. That kind of voice always cuts through to the heart because it sounds so pure and emotional." Ashley Tomberlin

The Simon van Gend Band are an introspective indie/folk/rock band from Cape Town, South Africa, whose music has been described as a home-grown unique blend of folksie foot-tapping red wine fireside poetry. Simon van Gend plays acoustic guitar, sings and writes the songs, Eric Michot plays bass and Ross Campbell plays drums.
The band has recorded 5 albums of original songs. The 4th album, Blinking and Breathing, was produced by acclaimed Australian producer Ian Pritchett, famed for his work with Angus & Julia Stone and The Beautiful Girls. 
Between February 2014 and February 2105 Simon wrote a new song every week and posted it to his blog (www.asongaweek.simonvangend.com). During this time he also did solo tours of the US east coast and Germany. In September 2015, the band released a new album of the best of the songs from the ‘Song a week’ project.
“You stumble across one of his delightful pop songs on a friend’s computer and you wonder: why isn’t Simon van Gend better known? This new album is kiffness personified” Toast Coetzer – Rolling Stone
“It’s the songs that take you by surprise. Persuasive without being preoccupied, full of words without being wordy, delivering life’s lessons without being preachy, they never quite go where you expect.” – Richard Haslop, Audio Video

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