It could be argued that Merge recording artist Benji Hughes has reached cult status with two critically acclaimed albums, a bevy of celebrity friends, collaborators and admirers and a penchant for disrobing during his live shows. He's accumulated an eclectic resume that includes working with the likes of Alice Cooper, Jeff Bridges and Burt Bacharach and has received high praise from the likes of NYTimes music critic Jon Pereles and pop culture writer Chuck Klosterman.
