“2026 Album”

Echolocationism

Echolocationism is different.

Echolocationism is Ben recording some of the most personal songs he has ever written on his grandfather’s Martin D-28 acoustic guitar. Quite a few of the of the songs were played and sung at the same time with no metronome. While Ben spent hours rehearsing the songs and preparing the space before recording, much like life, there are still imperfections, timing issues, moments when he couldn’t get the words out just right, moments when the strings rattled and his voice cracked.

“Concrete angels on the front lawn, keep the wolfman and wild things at bay.” - BL

Doin’ Life

2024 Full Length Alternative Album

“Wolfblood Mother” - Labatique Music 2025

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“Rocket Heart”

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In everything we’ve done and will do, there’s going to be a first step. Sometimes it’s tough to change or leave or start or even quit. The first step is always more than just that. The song can be as deep or as silly as you want it to be. For me, it scratches the surface and cuts deep.

“Every door is closed until it’s blown wide open. Everything’s impossible til it’s not.” -BL

“We either gonna get there, or we’re gonna die trying to…”

Music Shed Recording Studio - New Orleans, LA - Photography by Devon Williams

Homeward

4th Studio Album by Ben Labat & The Happy Devil

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Music Shed Studio, New Orleans, LA - Tracking for 'Homeward'