Boo Seeka is the solo project of Australian

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singer-songwriter, Ben "Boo" Gumbleton. Boo Seeka have released one studio album to date.

History

2015-2018: Beginnings and ''Never Too Soon''

Boo Seeka's debut single "Kingdom Leader" was released in January 2015. In 2015, Boo Seeka covered

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compilation. Boo Seeka was nominated for Unearthed Artist of the Year at the J Awards in 2015. In January 2016, his single "Deception Bay" was ranked at number 50 on the

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

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2020-present: ''Between The Head & The Heart''

In May 2020, upon the release of "Take a Look", Gumbleton confirmed an upcoming second album. 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. Boo Seeka's second album, ''Between The Head & The Heart'' was released on 30 June 2022.

Members

Current members

* Ben Gumbleton (2015-present)

Previous members

* Sam Croft (2015-2018) * Michael May (2019-2021)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other appearances

Awards and nominations

J Award

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's youth-focused radio station

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References

External links

* {{Official facebook page, booseeka Australian indie pop groups New South Wales musical groups Musicians from Sydney Australian electronic musicians Musical groups established in 2015 2015 establishments in Australia