Boo Seeka

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Boo Seeka
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresElectropop
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Labels
MembersBen Gumbleton
Past membersSam Croft
Michael May
Websitewww.booseeka.com

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.[6] In the following months Boo Seeka supported Boy & Bear on their tour of Europe.

Members

Current

  • Ben Gumbleton (2015–present)[1]

Previous

  • Sam Croft (2015-2018)[1]
  • Michael May (2019-2021)[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Never Too Soon 8
[8]
Between the Head & the Heart
  • Released: 20 June 2022[9]
  • Label: Disrupt Music Group
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
 —
Midnight Highlight
  • Expected: 19 January 2024[6]
  • Label: Sony Music Australia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 —

Certified singles

As lead artist

List of certified singles
Title Year Certifications Album
"Does This Last"[10] 2017 Never Too Soon

Other appearances

List of other appearances year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Free"
(Hayden James featuring Boo Seeka)		 2022 Lifted

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
J Awards of 2015[12] themselves Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

References

  1. "Boo Seeka now a solo project as Michael May exits band". NME. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. "Michael May makes seamless move into the Boo Seeka dynamic". The Herald. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "Kingdom Leader (single)". iTunes Australia. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  4. "BOO SEEKA". Triple J Unearthed. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  5. "Boo Seeka release "Take a Look" from forthcoming second album". NME. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  6. "Boo Seeka Shares New Single Come with Me". Black of Hearts. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  7. Peak chart positions in Australia:
  8. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  9. Langford, Jackson (2 September 2020). "Boo Seeka share music video for 'Days Get Better'". NME Australia. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  10. "Does This Last – Single by Boo Seeka on Apple Music". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  11. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  12. "The J Award 2015". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2020.