PCBender
Rugged, wise, and deeply entrenched in the art of music-making, PCBender is more than just a musician—he’s a sonic craftsman. A guitar-slinging songwriter, producer, and storyteller, he embodies the soul of analog warmth, weaving together rich textures of classic rock, blues, and experimental soundscapes with a modern edge.
With a presence that carries the mystique of a seasoned explorer, PCBender is the Indiana Jones of music production—digging deep into the essence of sound, unearthing raw emotion, and shaping it into songs that resonate beyond time. His music is a fusion of grit and refinement, where worn-in guitar tones meet polished production, and every note feels like it was carved from experience.
A producer at heart, he doesn’t just create songs—he builds them. Each track is an expedition through layers of melody, distortion, and lyrical depth, reflecting both his technical expertise and his philosopher’s approach to songwriting. Whether delivering anthemic riffs, cinematic storytelling, or stripped-down acoustic wisdom, PCBender brings an authenticity that makes listeners feel like they’re sitting in the studio with him, watching music come to life.
As a key figure in Maricopa Records, PCBender bridges the gap between analog and AI-driven creativity, proving that the heart of a song is never about how it’s made, but why.
For those who seek music with depth, texture, and soul—PCBender is your guide.
Releases
Still My Days Before
Still My Days Before “Still My Days Before” is a quiet reckoning with time, memory, and the paths not taken. PCBender delivers a beautifully restrained performance, where each note feels like a whispered confession and each pause carries the weight of what once was. Blending mellow guitar tones with a reflective melodic arc, the track...
Sawmill Pond
Sawmill Pond In "Sawmill Pond", PCBender returns to his roots—both musical and emotional—with a track steeped in nostalgia, reflection, and quiet wonder. Fingerpicked guitar lines ripple like water, while subtle textures evoke the stillness of a hidden place where time seems to slow. Part memory, part meditation, "Sawmill Pond" is a sonic postcard from a...
Nearly Nothin’ Nowhere Fast
Nearly Nothin’ Nowhere Fast “Nearly Nothin’ Nowhere Fast” finds PCBender in full road-weary poet mode—dust on his boots, a guitar in the passenger seat, and a head full of unfinished thoughts. With a laid-back groove and a touch of dry wit, the track rolls through empty highways and emotional detours, capturing that in-between place where...
Abundant Emptiness
Abundant Emptiness “Abundant Emptiness” is a soulful contradiction—lush with feeling, yet carved from silence. With smooth grooves, retro synths, and falsetto harmonies floating above a steady, mid-tempo beat, PCBender crafts a sound that’s both romantic and introspective. This is a slow dance with longing—playful on the surface, but quietly profound underneath. Blending soft rock with...
Elemental Fundamental
Elemental Fundamental With "Elemental Fundamental", PCBender taps into the raw forces of nature and spirit, crafting an instrumental journey that feels both ancient and futuristic. Each note seems carved from stone, wind, fire, or water—an alchemical blend of bluesy guitar textures, atmospheric layers, and rhythmic undercurrents. This track is a meditation on the core forces...
Gemini Rising
Gemini Rising In "Gemini Riding", PCBender fuses intricate guitar work with poetic reflection, capturing the duality of spirit and the thrill of chasing freedom. Inspired by the restless energy of a twin soul on the move, the track balances motion and mystery—riding the line between control and surrender. With its blend of jazz-inflected progressions, soulful...
Comfortable Specter
Comfortable Specter With Comfortable Specter, veteran guitarist and producer PCBender drifts into introspective territory, blending subtle textures with lyrical guitar work that haunts and soothes in equal measure. This release feels like a late-night conversation with a ghost you once knew—familiar, elusive, and strangely comforting. Rooted in PCBender’s signature fusion of jazz, blues, and ambient...
Scattershot Forget-Me-Not
Scattershot Forget-Me-Not Maricopa Records proudly presents Scattershot Forget-Me-Not, the latest heartfelt ballad from songwriter and producer PCBender. Delivered in the tender, piano-driven style of classic Elton John, this emotionally rich track captures the quiet ache of unsaid words and imperfect goodbyes. With raw vulnerability and lyrical introspection, PCBender weaves a stream-of-consciousness letter to love left...
By Starlight Drifting West
By Starlight Drifting West PCBender returns with By Starlight Drifting West, a haunting and cinematic voyage into the heart of uncertainty. Inspired by a moonless night sail toward California’s Channel Islands, the track blends rich, open guitar chords with an undercurrent of quiet danger and emotional drift. With vivid lyrics and a melody that swells...
Red, Green and Blues
Red, Green and Blues A soulful blend of blues, rock, jazz, Red, Green and Blues is an instrumental vision of a box of colors. Beautiful guitar and keyboard performances weave melody, rhythm and style into every musical color. Supported by the Maricopa Players rhythm section, each track pulses with groove and style. From the funky...
Baker’s Dozen
Baker's Dozen A masterful fusion of rock, jazz, and blues, Baker’s Dozen is an instrumental journey through the year, each track representing a month in sound and spirit. Virtuosic guitar and keyboard performances take center stage, weaving seamlessly between soaring solos and intricate interplay. Supported by a dynamic rhythm section of deep, expressive bass and...
The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away The One That Got Away, is a melancholic yet anthemic alternative rock ballad that captures the ache of lost love with cinematic depth. Blending atmospheric pop with mid-tempo rock, the song layers ethereal synth pads, soft piano, and a dynamic mix of acoustic and electronic instrumentation to create a soundscape...
Two Tree Road
Two Tree Road A soulful, free-spirited anthem about escape and self-discovery, "Two Tree Road" blends laid-back, road-worn storytelling with soaring harmonies and driving rhythms. PCBender crafts a song that feels like an open highway at dusk, where the journey is just as important as the destination. With sparse electric guitar and a steady groove, the...
Tits Up
Tits Up A scorching, no-holds-barred breakup anthem, "Tits Up" is a fiery, revenge-fueled rock banger packed with unapologetic attitude, blistering guitars, and a beat that hits like a punch to the gut. From the spoken-word intro, delivered through a radio-call effect, the song throws listeners straight into the wreckage of a cheating scandal gone wrong....
Have A Heart
Have A Heart A melancholic yet heartfelt plea for love and commitment, "Have a Heart" captures the emotional push-and-pull of longing for someone who won’t fully give in. With smooth, melodic guitar work, a warm analog feel, and PCBender’s signature introspective delivery, the song blends classic rock balladry with aching sincerity. The verses are simple...
Riders And Runners
Riders And Runners A haunting, poetic reflection on conflict, fear, and the cycles we repeat, "Riders and Runners" blends echoing guitars, atmospheric reverb, and layered harmonies into a moody, introspective rock anthem. PCBender’s signature lyrical depth and melancholic storytelling shine, delivering a track that is both thought-provoking and sonically immersive. The verses paint a world...
Halfway In Between
Halfway In Between A dreamy, introspective journey, "Halfway In Between" captures the feeling of being caught between the past and the future, longing and uncertainty. With laid-back delivery, warm guitar tones, and rolling rhythms, PCBender paints a cinematic portrait of the California coastline, where memories and possibilities drift like waves against the shore. The verses...
Nancy (Dance With Me)
Nancy (Dance With Me) A nostalgic and seductive slow-burn, "Nancy (Dance with Me)" is a song about long-lost passion, rekindled through movement and memory. With warm, smooth instrumentation and a sultry groove, PCBender delivers a tale of two souls reconnecting under the glow of a dance floor, where the past lingers and the night holds...
Too Blue To Lose
Too Blue To Lose A soul-stirring blues ballad, "Too Blue to Lose" captures the weight of heartache, longing, and restless sorrow with a smooth yet weary delivery. PCBender weaves classic blues storytelling with rich, analog warmth, creating a track that feels like it was born in a smoky bar at closing time, where the only...
Winds of Change
Winds of Change Winds of Change is a journey through time, love, loss, and renewal—an album that embraces the beauty of transformation and the roads we take to find ourselves. Across seven tracks, PCBender weaves together heartfelt storytelling, rich melodies, and timeless themes of resilience, reflection, and discovery. From the restless search for freedom in...
Circuiting
Circuiting A signal sparks. A connection is made. A system comes to life. Circuiting is not just an album—it’s a living network of sound, energy, and emotion. In this groundbreaking concept album from Maricopa Records, electronic components are more than just hardware; they are characters, relationships, and forces of nature, embodying the tensions and harmonies...