BENEE IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE “SAD BOIII” & TOUR

Kicking off what promises to be another bold and bright creative chapter, Multi-Platinum alt-pop visionary BENEE returns with a brand new single entitled “Sad Boiii,” out now via Republic Records. It notably marks the first release from the New Zealand-born and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter since 2023, and it also heralds more music to come soon. The song is released alongside the music video, directed by Nikki Milan Houston and featuring a very special guest, Cotton the lamb.

On this highly anticipated release, BENEE leaps forward by looking back, nodding to a formative musical memory in the process. The track captures the breezy energy of a New Zealand summer into its loosely strummed guitar chords and island-inspired beat. At the same time, the sun-kissed soundscape only gives her lyrics more gravity. Over the production’s buoyant bounce, she exhales, “No, I don’t want another sad boiii.” As always, her dynamic approach simply enchants.

About the song, BENEE shares, “I tried to write a summery and happy tune with a dark meaning. I’d go to local festivals as a kid, and I wanted to capture the vibe of the outdoor setting. A lot of New Zealand music has a reggae energy, which is very nostalgic for me. Lyrically, ‘Sad Boiii’ is about being in a relationship where you’re pissed off with the other person because he has a façade going on. Even though he pretends to be tough, he’s just another damaged boy who needs help. Maybe you came from that in a past relationship and thought this guy was more stable, but he ends up being a depressed dude too. I fall for so many of those men, and it’s draining. They don’t want to get therapy; they just want to stay with you. Don’t be fooled by the bad boy image!”

BENEE’s currently supporting Wallows on their Model Tour in venues across North America, which will conclude next week on September 12th at Los Angeles’ The Kia Forum. Up next, she will join Olivia Rodrigo on the Australian leg of her GUTS Tour this October. See the full list of upcoming tour dates below. Stepping into another realm as an actress for the first time, she also notably shines on screen in the New Zealand independent film, Head South. Not to mention, she co-wrote “How Sweet” for K-Pop sensation NewJeans.

2023 was a busy year for BENEE, as she dropped her critically acclaimed single “Green Honda,” as well as collaborated with Mallrat on “Do It Again” (the Official Song for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™) and teamed up with Phoenix, Chad Hugo, and Pusha T on their track “All Eyes On Me.” She also joined forces with New Zealand mental health charity Youthline and leading neuroscientists on the song “Bagels,” which is scientifically designed to help reduce anxious feelings. Not to mention, she made her debut performance at Coachella, drawing massive crowds during both weekends of the festival.

With more music on the horizon for 2024, BENEE’s just getting started.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES
September 6 – Sandy, UT – The Plaza at America First Field *
September 8 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium *
September 9 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl *
September 10 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater *
September 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum *
October 9 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena ^
October 10 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena ^
October 13 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena ^
October 14 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena ^
October 17 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena ^
October 18 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena ^
October 21 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena ^
October 22 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena ^
* Supporting Wallows
^Supporting Olivia Rodrigo

ABOUT BENEE

BENEE strikes a fragile chord between extremes. On one hand, she writes songs with open-hearted emotionality tailormade for lonely listening sessions on headphones at 3AM. On another hand, she serves up festival-ready anthems, teeming with childlike curiosity and otherworldly energy. The multi-platinum New Zealand-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer collages together glassy melodies, inventive instrumentation, enigmatic production, enticing storytelling, and larger-than-life visuals to build a living and breathing world of her own. Her music has revolved around this balance since she emerged in 2017. She arrived as a global phenomenon in the wake of her Double-Platinum smash “Supalonely” feat. Gus Dapperton. It set the stage for her 2020 full-length debut, Hey u x. The latter saw her collaborate with the likes of Grimes, Lily Allen, Flo Milli, Kenny Beats, Bakar, and Muroki. Earning critical acclaim, Interview Magazine christened her “one of Gen Z’s leading rockstars,” and DAZED dubbed her “a voice of the pandemic generation.” She sold out headline shows on multiple continents and delivered stunning television performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Beyond tallying streams in the billions, she garnered over a dozen Platinum and Gold Certifications around the globe. She notably teamed up with Mallrat for “Do It Again,” which FIFA chose as the Official Song for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. On top of touring with the likes of Wallows and Olivia Rodrigo, she notably recently made her big screen debut in the indie film Head South. Now, BENEE welcomes everyone into the embrace of her world on a series of 2024 singles and more to come.