ARIA Award-winning Coodjinburra artist Budjerah has released his new single Therapy.
Written by Grammy Award nominee Sarah Aarons and Stint, the song emphasizes the importance of therapy and communication in relationships. Its release comes ahead of Budjerah supporting Ed Sheeran on his tour of Australia during February and March.
Budjerah, along with British singer Maisie Peters, will support Sheeran, with Budjerah opening for him. Budjerah will also play The Love Festival in Melbourne and Perth on March 4 and 5.
Budjerah has gained increasing recognition since his debut single. ‘Missing You’ it was released just over two years ago. Since then, he has released two EPs, including his self-titled debut and its 2022 release. conversations. Apart from his solo adventures, Budjerah has collaborated with PNAU in ‘Strange Love’ and MAY-A in ‘Talk’.
His successes go beyond collaborations, having been awarded two ARIA awards, Breakthrough Artist in 2021 and Best Soul/R&B Release in 2022. He was also nominated for Best Single and Best New Artist at the 2023 Rolling Stone Australia Awards and “Aussie / Kiwi Legend of the Year” at the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards. In 2022, he also performed in the AFL Grand Final, along with The Temper Trap, Gretta Ray and Ngaiire.
Describing the first time he heard the demonstration of ‘Therapy’Budjerah says that “hit me at the perfect time. I was going through some stuff and the song really nailed how I was feeling at the time.”
“Therapy is about frustration in a relationship. They are the thoughts and feelings that can arise when not understood and that can be difficult to deal with. Therapy can come in many forms, but taking a step back and getting an outside perspective is something that has helped me.”
Budjerah Australian tour dates
Friday February 17 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD
Saturday February 18 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD
Sunday February 19 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD
Friday 24 February – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW
Saturday February 25 – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW
Sunday February 26 – Thomas Dalton Park, Wollongong
Thursday March 2 – MCG, Melbourne VIC
Friday March 3 – MCG, Melbourne VIC
Saturday March 4 – Catani Gardens, Melbourne
Saturday March 5 – Taylor Reserve, Perth
Tuesday March 7 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide SA
Sunday March 12 – Optus Stadium, Perth WA
