CHAT SESSION 34 with Ben “Boo” Gumbleton
Topic- 'Midnight Highlight' a magical mystery of music with shades of light and dark that collaborate beautifully.
Catch up and listen to our chat session https://megaphone.link/LCRUI2073186843
Monday 18th December 2023 1pm https://rppfm.com.au
I remember the day l was trying to find an intro and outro song for ‘THE DAILY MIRROR’, something that would reflect the meaning behind the platform l was creating. After googling and listening, ‘Stories’ by Boo Seeka became my perfect choice of song. Boo Seeka’s song ‘Stories’ was released on the 16th of December 2022. Call it coincidence, luck, ironic, right place, or right time but somehow the stars aligned and now after 12 months of its release Boo Seeka will be joining me for a chat session at ‘The Daily Mirror’,
If you haven’t had the pleasure of listening to Boo Seeka’s music, do yourself a favour and take some time out to be mesmerised, encapsulated, and soothed by the lyrics and sounds of his deep and meaningful thoughts and lyrics. The beats and blending elements of electronic, pop, and indie genres will take you on a lyrical journey that you feel expresses his reality, and in some ways, maybe your own.
When l listen to music l embrace my own human spirit, the person l am and want to be. When l listen to Boo Seeka’s music l am captivated by the song's verses that express a gamut of themes such as resilience, self-discovery, external expectations, challenges and obstacles, sense of defiance and determination, internal struggles, self-worth, decision-making, the possibility of loss, uncertainty, taking risks, making choices, self-exploration, personal growth and the realisation of one's value and purpose in life.
Doing this thing we call life isn’t always an easy pathway and the journey we travel can be difficult. Despite setbacks, challenges and difficulties, music can help us to heal and to search for meaning in our life.
l read the quote below more than a decade ago at ‘BAHA’ in Rye, now renamed ‘HABA’.
Music is the last true voice of the human spirit. It can go beyond language, beyond age, and beyond colour straight to the mind and heart of all people.”
― Ben Harper
The ‘BAHA’ was my stomping ground each time l would visit the Mornington Peninsula. Now, this beautiful community and my new surroundings, l call home.
Once again call it coincidence, luck, ironic, right place, or right time but somehow the stars aligned yet again and the man behind the music ‘Boo Seeka’ will be performing live at ‘HABA’ in Rye on Saturday 2nd March 2024 and l can’t wait! A great opportunity to see Boo Seeka as well as hear and feel the music live.
If you are interested too, get your tickets here MIDNIGHT HIGHLIGHT ALBUM TOUR.
"Midnight Highlight means a new chapter has been written for me personally, and I can't wait to go share it with people who want to be part of it," Gumbleton said.
Artist Name:
Boo Seeka
City/Location:
Gold Coast, Queensland
Member's Full Names:
Ben Gumbleton - Lead Singer/Guitarist (he/him)
Artist Bio:
Boo Seeka is the soulful, genre-bending solo project of Australian singer-songwriter Ben “Boo” Gumbleton. Boo has built an incredibly strong foundation in his home country; he has been nominated for Triple J’s Unearthed Artist of The Year, has three tracks ARIA certified Gold, was featured on fellow Australian artist Hayden James’ 2022 album LIFTED as well as hit the stage as his 2022 tour support, and has performed at multiple iconic Australian festivals including Splendour In The Grass and Beyond the Valley. Now, he looks to spread his reach even further across the globe.
Boo has kicked off 2023 with unstoppable force. He’s currently on a headline regional tour across Australia, touching down in 25+ markets. With three sold out headline Australian tours under his belt, it’s no surprise ticket sales are quickly rising as this tour continues. Boo’s talent has not gone unnoticed, as he recently inked a worldwide deal with Kygo’s Palm Tree Records. This exciting new partnership, alongside his new publishing deal with Australian powerhouse Mushroom Publishing, and signing with Untitled Artist Management as their flagship signing, 2023 is sure to bring Boo Seeka's music to even greater heights.
Biggest Achievements & Successes to Date:
145 Million Total Streams Across Spotify
Nominated in 2015 for Triple J Unearthed's Artist of the Year
Debut Album 'Never Too Soon' Peaked at No. 8 on the ARIA Charts
Debut 3x Tracks ARIA Gold Certified: Kingdom Leader, Deception Bay & Fool
Collaboration with Daily J 'Lost In Time' recently nominated for Best Single, Rolling Stone Awards Aotearoa 2023
Appearances on Lineups such as Splendour In The Grass, Beyond The Valley, and SXSW
Main Support for Sold-Out Tours; Boy & Bear Aus National Tour 2023, Hayden James 'Lifted' Aus Tour 2022
3x Sold-Out Australian Headline Tours since 2015, with the most recent being 'Boo Seeka Aus Regional Tour' 2023
Recently signing to Kygo's label, Palm Tree Records (Sony), Mint Talent Group for US Bookings and Filter Music
Group (Lime Cordiale Booking Agent) for EU Bookings
Major Upcoming Plans:
July 2023 - New Single
Sept 2023 - Appearance at SPRINGTIME Festival, Gold Coast QLD
Sept 2023 - Live Performances in Indonesia and Singapore
Oct/Nov 2023 - Boo Seeka Aus National Tour 2024 Announcement, and New Single
Dec 2023/Jan 2024 - New Single/Third Commercial Album Release
Jan 2024 - Main Support - Boy & Bear Europe Tour 2024
Coming into 2024, it is going to be packed with new releases, more content and more touring.
Follow Boo Seeker on Spotify
Buy Boo Seeka 'Midnight Highlight Album Tour 2024 tickets, HABA RYE
CHAT SESSION 33 with Brodie
Topic- Quick thinking saves the day.
Catch up and listen to our chat session https://megaphone.link/LCRUI3195311336
Monday 11th December 2023 1pm https://rppfm.com.au
Sometimes the unexpected happens and when you’re faced with an issue and not prepared it can either rattle your mind with confusion or it tests you to think quickly.
Today was a think quick moment when unforeseen circumstances came to my attention. l was notified that Boo Seeka wasn't available to chat with me as initially planned but thankfully my friend Brodie, the wonderful mentor who trained me at Rppfm was ready to save the day. Without hesitation his quick thinking worked out beautifully. Within forty-five minutes we met at the studio in Mornington ready to go to air, 1pm as scheduled.
Our chat flowed organically. We spoke about a variety of topics including my hairdressing career, the good and bad about the look of eyelash extensions, the meaning of tattoos and whether they are just body art, meaningful or both, and the future of radio.
To top it off Lana Delray was Brodie's choice of music. We listened to her beautiful songs and heartfelt lyrics. We also chatted about Taylor Swift, Brodie encouraging me to watch her documentary ‘Miss Americana’. I am curious so l will put it on my to do list!
Thanks again Brodie for your ongoing support. Appreciate you and your time, always.
Cathy 🥰
My hope is that when you’re looking at yourself in the
‘The Daily Mirror’
YOU SMILE
EMBRACE BEING YOU
AND FIND 10 MINUTES IN YOUR DAY TO NOURISH YOUR SOUL!
To get in touch with Cathy email smileinthedailymirror@gmail.com
'The Daily Mirror' acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
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