Ben Maier emerges with rousing new single ‘Never Let Go’

Following a transformative chapter both personally and musically, former TEAR frontman Ben Maier returns with ‘Never Let Go’, a bold, emotionally-charged indie rock anthem born from turbulence and renewal. Now based in Hastings, Maier swaps the goth-punk bite of his past for something more radiant and revealing: a guitar-led track that surges with vulnerability, warmth, and unflinching self-awareness.

Backed by a formidable six-piece band, Maier delivers a sound that’s both expansive and intimate, weaving soaring riffs and layered textures around lyrics that examine the chaos and charm of trying to love in a world full of distractions, doubts, and dating apps. There’s wit here too, as Maier doesn’t shy away from laughing at his own romantic misadventures.

‘Never Let Go’ is about choosing to leap, even when the outcome is uncertain. With its honest lyricism and sweeping sonic palette, Maier proves that sincerity hits just as hard as swagger.