About
Welcome to Overdub Riot FM
Ben Cruz
Ben grew up toggling between soul records in his dad’s garage and guitar breakdowns from the punk shows down the street. African American with Puerto Rican roots, Ben blends perspectives from multiple worlds. Raised in Inglewood, just outside L.A., he’s equal parts laid-back storyteller and sound geek.
A former bedroom producer turned live session drummer, Ben’s got stories — from mixing tracks in a busted MacBook to running lights for underground showcases.
When he talks music, it’s never just about sound — it’s about culture, tension, energy, and the stuff that doesn’t make it into the press release.
Quirk: Ben drinks iced coffee year-round and refuses to name-drop — unless it’s hilarious.
Favourite Sound: A perfectly flawed take.
Lexi Wilde
Lexi was born in Austin, TX, to expat parents from Stockholm, Sweden — and that cross-continental energy shows. Blonde, bold, and fluent in both Scandi sarcasm and American hustle, Lexi moved to L.A. at 17 to intern at a record label... and never left.
She’s a former music journalist turned artist manager turned mic-slayer. Lexi brings sharp insight, razor humour, and unfiltered takes to every episode. If there’s a hot take to be had about the music biz or a band on the brink, she’ll find it — and call it out.
Quirk: Always has a band tee you’ve never heard of.
Favourite Sound: A clean snare with dirty lyrics.
