Inspired by artists/bands like Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Yazoo, A-ha, Tori Amos, David Bowie & Kate Bush, Minute Taker is a gay synthpop artist, singer-songwriter and musician. For fans of retro synth-pop, haunting, ethereal piano covers, LGBT music & synthwave.

Minute Taker is the moniker of British singer-songwriter/producer Ben McGarvey. Previously an office daydreamer, he now spends his hours crafting his emotive, nostalgic songs in his small home studio on the Pennine moors, surrounded by synthesisers, gadgets and cats.

Nocturnal Monologues (20 minute music film featuring songs from my upcoming album The Oblivion) Plus many more videos of live performances, home sessions and behind the scenes clips from over the years

Live at Waterside Arts, Manchester. 17 November 2023. © 2025 Minute Taker. Privacy policy / Contact. bottom of page

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