Benji Hughes signs to Merge Records, new music out this fall

Charlotte singer-songwriter Benji Hughes has just become the newest artist to join the Merge Records family and he'll have new music out on the label this fall.

Hughes will release two new 7-inches on October 9. The first is "Freaky Feedback Blues" with the b-side "Jazz x 10" and the other is "Shark Attack" with the b-side "Mama, I'm a Zombie." He will release a new full-length album on Merge early next year.

Hughes will play Local 506 tonight, August 7. Tickets are $10 in advance via Ticketfly.

Benji Hughes 2015 tour dates
Aug 7 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 [Tickets]
Aug 8 - Wilmington, NC - Bourgie Nights
Aug 9 - Carolina Beach, NC - Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar
Aug 29 - Charlotte, NC - God Save the Queen City Fest @ The Fillmore