Boo Seeka Explained

Boo Seeka
Origin:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genre:Electropop
Years Active:–present
Current Members:Ben Gumbleton
Past Members:Sam Croft and Michael May

Boo Seeka is the solo project[1] of Australian electropop singer-songwriter, Ben "Boo" Gumbleton.[2] Boo Seeka have released three studio albums.

History

2015-2018: Beginnings and Never Too Soon

Boo Seeka's debut single "Kingdom Leader" was released in January 2015.[3]

In 2015, Boo Seeka covered MØ's "Pilgrim", which was included on Like a Version compilation. Boo Seeka was nominated for Unearthed Artist of the Year at the J Awards in 2015.In January 2016, their single "Deception Bay" was ranked at number 50 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2015.

The band list Massive Attack, Mayer Hawthorne and Cody Chesnutt as influences.[4]

On 4 August 2017, Boo Seeka released their debut album, Never Too Soon, which peaked at number 8 on the ARIA Charts.

2020-present: Between the Head & the Heart

In May 2020, upon the release of "Take a Look", Gumbleton confirmed an upcoming second album.[5]

On 22 June 2021, Gumbleton said that he and May had parted ways due to "fundamental differences" and Boo Seeka would now be a solo project.[1]

Boo Seeka's second album, Between the Head & the Heart was released on 30 June 2022.

In October 2023, Boo Seeka announced the forthcoming release of their third studio album Midnight Highlight. In the following months Boo Seeka supported Boy & Bear on their tour of Europe.

Members

Current

Previous

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[6]
Never Too Soon 8
[7]
Between the Head & the Heart
  • Released: 20 June 2022
  • Label: Disrupt Music Group
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
—
Midnight Highlight
  • Expected: 19 January 2024
  • Label: Sony Music Australia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
—

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with year released, selected certifications, and album name shown! Title! Year! Certifications! Album
"Kingdom Leader"2015rowspan="3"
"Deception Bay"[8]
"Fool"[9]
"Oh My"[10] 2016Never Too Soon
"Does This Last"[11] 2017
"Turn Up Your Light"[13]
"Rush"[14] 2019rowspan="8"
"Millennium Drive"[15]
"Midnight Run"[16]
"Take a Look"[17] 2020
"Days Get Better"[18]
"Never Enough"[19]
"Don't Waste Your Love"
[20] 		2021
"Tripwire"[21]
"Dream"[22] Between the Head & the Heart
"Finish What You Started"[23] 2022
"Next to Me"[24]
"Real"[25]
"Stories"[26] Midnight Highlight
"Are You All In?"[27] 2023
"The Birdie That Never Was"
"Grapefruit"[28] [29]
"Come with Me"[30]
"From the Beginning"[31]
"Let it Go"[32] 2024

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown! Title! Year! Album
"Ruler"
[33] 		2019
"Colourblind"
[34] 		2022
"Lost in Time"
[35] 		2023
"Better Be Ready"
[36] 		2023
"Be Here Tonight"
2024

Other appearances

List of other appearances year released and album shown! Title! Year! Album
"Free"
2022Lifted

Awards and nominations

J Award

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.|-| J Awards of 2015[37] |themselves| Unearthed Artist of the Year|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boo Seeka now a solo project as Michael May exits band. NME. 25 June 2021. 27 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Michael May makes seamless move into the Boo Seeka dynamic . The Herald. 9 July 2019. 17 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Kingdom Leader (single). 30 January 2015 . iTunes Australia. 4 August 2017.
  4. Web site: BOO SEEKA. 20 January 2015 . Triple J Unearthed. 4 August 2017.
  5. Web site: Boo Seeka release "Take a Look" from forthcoming second album . NME. 10 May 2020. 11 May 2020.
  6. Peak chart positions in Australia:
  7. Web site: ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums . . 14 August 2017 . 12 August 2017.
  8. Web site: Deception Bay – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . 2015 . 4 August 2017.
  9. Web site: Fool – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . 2015 . 4 August 2017.
  10. Web site: Oh My – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . April 2016 . 4 August 2017.
  11. Web site: Does This Last – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . February 2017 . 4 August 2017.
  12. Web site: ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles . . 31 May 2019 . 8 November 2019.
  13. Web site: Premier: Boo Seeka announce debut album and share glorious new single 'Turn Up Your Light' . Purple Sneakers . June 2017 . February 2, 2021.
  14. Web site: Rush – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . February 2019 . 4 August 2017.
  15. Web site: Millennium Drive – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . May 2019 . 4 August 2017.
  16. Web site: Midnight Run – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . October 2019 . 4 August 2017.
  17. Web site: Take a Look – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . 4 August 2017.
  18. Web site: Boo Seeka share music video for 'Days Get Better' . . 2 September 2020 . 23 September 2020 . Langford, Jackson.
  19. Web site: Never Enough – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . 27 November 2020 . 27 November 2020.
  20. Web site: Boo Seeka and Golding share debut collaborative single 'Don't Waste Your Love' . . April 21, 2021 . April 22, 2021 . James Young, David . https://web.archive.org/web/20210421022111/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/boo-seeka-and-golding-share-debut-collaborative-single-dont-waste-your-love-2924504/ . April 21, 2021 . live.
  21. Web site: Tripwire– Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . 20 August 2021 . 21 August 2021.
  22. Web site: Song You Need to Know: Boo Seeka, 'Dream' . . 2 December 2021 . 3 December 2021.
  23. Web site: Finish What You Started Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music . . 18 February 2022. 18 February 2022.
  24. Web site: Premiere: Boo Seeka Raises a Glass to Happiness On 'Next to Me' . . 26 April 2022. 26 April 2022.
  25. Web site: Hello everyone! My new song 'Real' is out today. It's the last single before my next album is released on the 30th of June. . . 8 June 2022. 22 June 2022.
  26. Web site: Stories - Single . . 16 December 2022. 17 December 2022.
  27. Web site: Boo Seeka Captivates, Returns with New Single Are You All In. Black of Hearts . 28 April 2023. 8 May 2023.
  28. Web site: Grapefruit Official Comes Out at 12am Tonight. Facebook. 17 August 2023. 9 September 2023.
  29. Web site: Boo Seeka Grapefruit Lyrics The Mesmerizing Lines and Meaning. Freshers Live. August 2023. 30 October 2023.
  30. Web site: Boo Seeka Shares New Single Come with Me . Black of Hearts. 27 October 2023. 30 October 2023.
  31. Web site: From The Beginning . YouTube. 15 December 2023. 16 December 2023.
  32. Web site: Heralding a brand new album chapter last week with a fresh new single Let It Go,. The Triffid. 5 January 2024. 14 January 2024.
  33. Web site: Ruler [Remixes] (feat. Boo Seeka) – Single by LDRU on Apple Music ]. Apple Music AU . November 2019 . 4 August 2017.
  34. Web site: Colourblind (feat. Boo Seeka) – Single by Gurpaal on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 14 October 2022 . 14 October 2022.
  35. Web site: Lost In Time (feat. Boo Seeka) . . 12 May 2023 . 13 May 2023.
  36. Web site: XD Project. Triple J Unearthed . 6 July 2023 . 8 July 2023.
  37. Web site: The J Award 2015. Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2015. 15 August 2020.

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