Therapy (Budjerah song)
| "Therapy" | ||||
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| Single by Budjerah | ||||
| Released | 10 February 2023 | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Australia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Stint | |||
| Budjerah singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Therapy" on YouTube | ||||
"Therapy" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 10 February 2023.[1]
Budjerah said noted it's an ode to the importance of therapy and open communication in relationships, saying "When I first heard the demo for 'Therapy', it hit me at the perfect time. I was going through a few things and the song really nailed how I was feeling at the time. 'Therapy' is about frustration in a relationship - It's the thoughts and feelings that can erupt when you don't understand each other and that can be tough 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."[2][1]
The song was released a week before the commencement of the Australian leg of Ed Sheeran's +–=÷× Tour of which Budjerah was the support act.[3][4]
In April 2023, a live version, recorded at Adelaide Oval during the Sheeran tour was released.[5]
In May 2023, a stripped back version was released. In June, a version featuring YDE was released.
At the National Indigenous Music Awards 2023, the song was nominated for Song of the Year and Film Clip of the Year.[6]
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Release and Best Video.[7] At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song was nominated for Song of the Year, Most Performed Pop Work and Most Performed Australian Work.[8]
The song was nominated for Best Single at the 2024 Rolling Stone Australia Awards.[9]
Critical reception
[edit]Emma Whines from The Music said "Featuring some Flume-like synths, pop-heavy guitar riffs and driving beats, the song is a step up for Budjerah and sees him sitting up among the big dogs. The song's highlight is obviously Budjerah's incredible vocals, as he finds his footing in a new pop-soul sound that still pays respect to his gospel roots. Each song he releases only further proves that he's currently one of the best vocalists in Australia."[10]
Track listings
[edit]Digital download/streaming
- "Therapy" – 3:12
Digital download/streaming
- "Therapy" – 3:12
- "Therapy" (Live from the Ed Sheeran tour) – 3:05
Digital download/streaming
- "Therapy" – 3:12
- "Therapy" (Live from the Ed Sheeran tour) – 3:05
- "Therapy" (Stripped back) – 4:02
Digital download/streaming
- "Therapy" (featuring YDE) – 3:12
- "Therapy" – 3:12
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[11] | 1 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[12] | 35 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Guenzler, Joseph (10 February 2023). "Budjerah Lets It All out in New Single Therapy". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (9 February 2023). "Budjerah unpacks his frustration on soulful new single 'Therapy'". NME. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Budjerah charts the frustrations of a relationship on new single, 'Therapy'". Tone Deaf. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Budjerah Drops Confidently Charges New Single". Warner Music Australia. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Rhiannon (14 April 2023). "Budjerah shares live version of 'Therapy' after supporting Ed Sheeran stadium tour". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Varvaris, Mary (12 July 2023). "Budjerah & Wildfire Manwurrk Lead NIMA Finalist Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Budjerah, Lizzo & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Singles Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.