Multi-Platinum and 2x ARIA award-winning artist Budjerah returns today with the explosive single Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense via Warner Music Australia.
Pulsating with raw emotion and a powerhouse vocal performance, he blends his pop, RNB and gospel influences together to deliver a sonical punch-in-the-face effect.
Co-written with G-Flip and Aidan Hogg while on a writing trip in Melbourne, Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense hears Budjerah harnessing his biggest chorus yet – a soaring release that explodes with his signature vocals. While the song initially explored Budjerah‘s struggles with quitting coffee, it morphed into a broader expression of frustration – catchy as it is cathartic.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense is pretty much how I’m feeling about every aspect of my life right now. My life, in the last couple of years, has changed so much, thanks to my fans, but at times it’s been a little tough to deal with, with so many different things happening at once. This song simply puts all my emotions into about 3 minutes.” Budjerah says of the new track.
Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense is accompanied by a music video inspired that sees Budjerah playing a barista who takes his shot at his dream to be a singer when a producer comes in to get a coffee from him. The concept is a reminder to young people and emerging artists to continue following and perusing your dreams.
Alongside the new single, Budjerah has also announced today he’s hitting the road for a national run of headline dates in September. The ‘Therapy Sessions’ Tour kicks off in Brisbane at The Triffid on Friday 6 September before heading to Factory Theatre in Sydney on Saturday 7 September, Lion Arts Factory in Adelaide on Friday 13 September, Rosemount Hotel in Perth on Saturday 14 September, 170 Russell in Melbourne on Friday 20 September and wrapping up at Brunswick Picture House in Brunswick Heads on Saturday 28 September.
Budjerah has meticulously built a captivating discography. Following Therapy (written by Sarah Aarons and Stint) and Video Game (co-written with Meg Mac and Matt Corby) in 2023, Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense arrives after a whirlwind few years for the Gold Coast artist. Mentored by Matt Corby, Budjerah has blossomed into one of Australia’s most beloved new voices. Already a 2 x ARIA Award winner (Breakthrough Artist in 2021 and Best Soul/R&B Release in 2022), he’s been nominated for 13 in total, including five ARIA nominations in 2023. He’s also an APRA Award recipient (Most Performed R&B / Soul Work for Higher) and, in 2022, he was named GQ Australia’s Breakthrough Artist.
He’s not just an award darling; he’s a captivating performer who has won over audiences at Splendour In The Grass, Spilt Milk, and For The Love. Last year, he opened for Ed Sheeran on his sold-out stadium tour after collaborating with Sheeran on 2022’s 2Step. On top of that, he sold out his own headline show at the Sydney Opera House for VIVID Live.
He also achieved a career highlight performing I Still Call Australia Home with the legendary Kylie Minogue at the QANTAS gala. Speaking of Australian icons, Budjerah also contributed the theme song to Baz Luhrmann’s 2023 television series, Faraway Downs.
Over the past three years, he’s amassed a staggering 50 million combined streams with Platinum single Therapy achieving over 15 million on Spotify. And with his biggest headline tour on the horizon alongside the anthemic Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense, it feels like an unstoppable time for Budjerah.
?Presented by Frontier Touring
‘THERAPY SESSIONS’ TOUR DATES
?Artist presale – Monday 22 July @ 11am local time
?Spotify presale – Tuesday 23 July @ 12pm local time
?General on sale – Wednesday 24 July @ 1pm local time
?For full ticketing details CLICK HERE
Friday 6 September – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD
?Saturday 7 September – Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW
?Friday 13 September – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA
?Saturday 14 September – Rosemount Hotel, Perth WA
?Friday 20 September – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC
?Saturday 28 September – Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads NSW
With thanks to Warner Music Australia + Frontier Touring
