London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Ben Marc has unveiled his latest single, “Homeless Maccabee,” featuring Greek Sub Pop artist Σtella, the third release from his anticipated new album Who Cares Wins, out 5th December via Innovative Leisure.
Following “Back Again” (ft. Arrested Development & Speech) and “Love,” this new offering continues Marc’s boundary-pushing journey through sound — a project being revealed in three stages: two four-track EPs in October and November, culminating in the full 14-track LP this December. The staggered rollout mirrors Marc’s layered, immersive approach to composition, allowing each part of the record to breathe before the full picture comes into view.
“‘Homeless Maccabee’ is my first full song collaboration with Σtella. We both share a deep love for a wide range of musical genres, and I’m super proud of the blend of influences we brought together in this track,” says Marc.
A musician who has long defied categorization, Ben Marc has worked with an extraordinary list of collaborators — from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Mulatu Astatke to Sun Ra Arkestra and Dizzee Rascal. His music fluidly crosses jazz, electronic, and classical realms, echoing the diversity of his own background: raised between Birmingham and the Caribbean island of Carriacou, Marc grew up surrounded by hip-hop, reggae, and soul.
The name Ben Marc itself reflects his dual identity — “Ben,” the nickname from his early days with Tomorrow’s Warriors, and “Marc,” a nod to his Birmingham roots. During the pandemic, while volunteering with the NHS, Marc began shaping Who Cares Wins as a deeply personal statement: “I ended up thinking, well, it’s a genre — it’s just me.”
Marc’s 2022 debut Glass Effect earned widespread acclaim — Pitchfork called it “oblique, hypnotic, and unresolved, rejecting the ordering logics of containment by melding house, jazz, classical, and electronic music.” CLASH described him as “overlapping club tropes with jazz improvisation, a unique style that could only come from London.” NPR hailed the album as “an absolute masterpiece,” while Jazzwise praised him as “a vital voice.”
With Who Cares Wins, Marc takes his sound further — expansive yet grounded, bold yet deeply human. Surrounding himself with synths, strings, drums, and guitars in his own studio, he’s embraced a freer, more mature production style. The title riffs on the British Special Air Service motto “Who Dares Wins,” flipping it with a wink — a reminder that experimentation and vulnerability go hand in hand.
The album features collaborations with Kay Young, Khazali, Wahid, and Speech, each bringing a distinct tone to Marc’s sonic universe. From the restless pulse of “The Blues” to the infectious drive of “Cheddar Man,” Who Cares Wins promises to be both a statement and a celebration.
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