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In recent years, Mutual
Benefit has continued to release new music and engage with their fanbase through various online platforms. The project's ability to adapt and evolve while maintaining its core aesthetic has cemented Mutual Benefit's place in the indie music landscape. They released "Growing at
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Benefit was first created as a musical project by Jordan Lee while he was living in Austin, Texas. Lee then moved to Boston in order to meet up with some musicians he wanted to play with. The band consisted of fluid band members, and the band's line-ups on tours were based on which musicians
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In 2016, Mutual
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Benefit has toured extensively, both in the United States and internationally. Their live performances are known for their intimate, heartfelt nature, often featuring a mix of acoustic and electronic elements. Despite the ever-changing lineup, Lee's consistent artistic vision has ensured a
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Stereogum's Band to Watch, and Pitchfork's best new music. Contributions to Love's Crushing Diamond were made by musicians Jake Falby (violins), George Folickman (bass), Marc Merza (electric guitar), Virginia de la Pozas (voice), Cory Siegler (voice), Julie
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Lyrics and musical composition for the album were written while Lee was living in St. Louis, but the recording began at the Ohm
Recording Studio in Austin, Texas. The album was finished in Boston and released on October 7, 2013. The album became the first Bandcamp release to be named "Best New
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Sinking Stone" received critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and intricate arrangements.
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