Lead singer, guitarist, songwriter for Planets in the Ocean.
Planets in the ocean
SECOND EP HAS BEEN RELEASED!!!!
"The new Seattle-born rock group led by local legend Robb Benson released its latest EP, Perspective. With it came the reflective, emotive track, “Darla’s Song.” Check out Benson’s divine singing voice." - American Songwriter
THE NEW DOUBLE SINGLE HAS BEEN RELEASED!!!!
NEW PLANETS LOGO IS HERE!
SHIRTS AND STICKERS AND A NEW EP COMING SOON!
The first batch of shirts are sold out!
WHO ARE THESE DUDES?
Robb Benson and Cassady Laton are practically blood brothers, having spent over two decades playing together in some seriously cool bands like Dear John Letters, Dept. of Energy, and Stereo Embers. During the early days of COVID, they joined forces with veteran bassist Gwon Chang (Ethyl, Lund Bros., Stereo Embers) to create the unstoppable power trio known as Planets in the Ocean. With the COVID-19 pandemic destroying any live performance plans, they decided to use their downtime to get creative and collaborate on a long-distance, email-based recording project. The result is a fresh and captivating sound that is uniquely their own. So why not give Planets in the Ocean a listen and see what all the fuss is about? Trust us, you won't be disappointed.
The first single Splinter quickly got a write up on AMERICAN SONGWRITER (thank you Jake Uitti) and its first bit of airplay on KBCS just two weeks after recording the song (Thank you Iaan Hughes)!!! Days later "Local with Louise" added the song to her playlist that aired on several stations on the west coast including KBFG 107.3FM in Seattle and was syndicated on KAVZ 102.5FM in Whatcom County, KPNW-DB in Bellingham, & KOSW 91.3FM in Ocean Shores. Eva Walker also added a spin to her KEXP weekend set recently as well! So that's seven west coast stations in the first few weeks, without having a radio campaign!
I joined The Touring Fan Live podcast, on YouTube and our new song "Decisions" was shared with an exclusive first listen video on The Touring Fan Live's Facebook page: Since then Decisions also has now received some airplay on KBCS 91.3, thanks again Iaan!
This is just the very start of our journey.
We hope that this is a sign of what's to come in the future! Yet this time things are different, no label as of yet, the band is doing this one step at a time DIY sharing with friends and pals along the way. We hope you will join us on the new PITO journey! -Robb Benson (guitar/vox)
FIRST BATCH OF BLUE OR GRAY SHIRTS HAVE SOLD OUT! NEW LOGO SHIRTS ARE SELLING FAST AT SHOWS!
Get the second edition with the new logo while supplies last! $20 at the show! We only have a few dozen and they go fast! Thanks to Darcy for modeling our first edition shirt for us! Next batch are in black and White. You can also get free stickers and buttons while supplies last!
2023 SHOWS!
Darrell's Tavern
Friday Sept 29th 8PM
CHIMESTONE
PLANETS IN THE OCEAN
SHAKEY
(Kathy Moore & Gary Westlake playing Neil Young tunes)