New Album
“Time On Hold”
Now Available Everywhere
Ben Sollee's new album, "Time on Hold," surprises fans with a country sound, featuring two new songs alongside fresh interpretations of his most requested works. While Sollee is known for his distinctive cello playing and diverse musical influences, this album showcases a more relaxed approach. "Time on Hold" draws inspiration from the soul-infused country music of the early seventies, reminiscent of artists like James Taylor and Phoebe Snow. Yet, it remains distinctly contemporary and full of human spirit. Recorded in Fort Collins, CO, during the summer of 2025, the album's sound blends the expansiveness of the big sky with the intimacy of Kentucky streams, performed by an all-star band that sounds remarkably cohesive.
About
Ben Sollee is an Emmy-winning composer, cellist, and experiential designer working at the intersection of art and social impact. Based in Louisville, KY, he has spent two decades blurring the boundaries between folk music, cinematic scoring, and environmental activism.
Beyond his discography and film scores, Sollee serves as a creative advisor for organizations seeking to navigate the complex overlap of culture and community. His work is driven by a singular mission: to design experiences—be they musical, digital, or environmental—that grow a deeper sense of togetherness and collective resilience
WORK
Land
Ben Sollee has teamed up with the string trio Time for Three to score the breathtaking drama Land. The film marks the directorial debut of actress Robin Wright who also stars in the movie, alongside Demián Bichir and Kim Dickens. The movie centers on a cosmopolitan lawyer who is consumed by grief after enduring a personal tragedy and feels her only escape is to disappear from her life and live completely apart from the rest of humanity. Jesse Chatham and Erin Dignam (The Yellow Handkerchief, Submergence) wrote the screenplay. Allyn Stewart (Sully, Madeline), Lora Kennedy, Leah Holzer (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) and Peter Saraf (Little Miss Sunshine, The Farewell) are producing the project. Sollee has previously scored several movies, including the 2013 documentary Maidentrip and the 2017 drama Beauty Mark. Land was released in theaters on February 12, 2021 by Focus Features.
Kentucky Native
Sollee’s 6th studio album, Kentucky Native breathes new life into the practice of bluegrass music. Recorded in a lakeside cabin in 2017, producer Alex Krispin and Sollee blend together influences from Kentucky’s more recent immigrants.
Ruth
Music composed and performed for RUTH Dancebook by Keoni & Mari.
Slow Flow
Songwriting
Albums, Singles, and Lyrics.
Screen
Film, TV, and Games.
Stage
Theatre and Dance.
Experiential
Virtual reality and Environmental.
Social Impact
I’m working to grow a greater sense of togetherness through events, multi-media productions, and educational workshops that address loneliness, improve health and nurture creativity.
~ben
Upcoming Performances
