Norwegian alternative R&B-soul singer-songwriter Beharie shares his highly anticipated, dynamic debut album Are You There, Boy? out everywhere now. Alongside the full LP, the musician shares the melancholic “Don’t Forget Me” featuring Dutch singer-songwriter Judy Blank out now with its lyric video. The passionate, playful project sees Beharie at his most authentic–weaving together narratives of love lost and gained and exploring complexities of human emotion with ethereal vocals and dazzling production.
In support of the new album, Beharie will embark on a lengthy tour across Northern and Western Europe as well as a stop in London, UK. Tickets are on sale now via beharieofficial.com/tour-dates and a full list of dates can be found below. Plus, Beharie has been announced as an official performing artist at SXSW 2024 in Austin, TX.
The bright, wistful album Are You There, Boy? meets Beharie where he is today and invites listeners into a brand new, carefully curated sonic world. Through vibrant melodies and delicate, smooth vocals, the artist explores nuanced themes of love, self-doubt, desire, longing and pain with his heart on his sleeve. Over 12 soulful, heartfelt tracks, the project follows a multi-faceted character who seeks meaningful connections, follows his curiosity where it takes him, and ultimately discovers more of himself. Exploring the ever-changing, versatile aspects of his own humanity and identity, the album showcases his growth, insecurities, passions and complexities.
Beharie explains, “This album has given me the opportunity to delve into various aspects of my own identity, and in the process, I have explored the complexity inherent in my personality and expression.” On the aforementioned characters presented throughout, Beharie continues, “We have nurtured different characters and played with their distinct expressions. These characters have been assigned unique names: Washed-out jeans boy, float in space boy, constant fear boy, make believe boy, and lost in thought boy.” Each of these characters represents fragments of Beharie’s soul and essence – all in search of a sense of belonging.
The collection features collaborations by two rising singer-songwriters — Uly based in Dublin and Judy Blank based in The Netherlands. It was mastered by Guy Davie (Michael Kiwanuka) at Electric Mastering in London, UK.
The gentle, introspective “Don’t Forget Me,” out now, pleads with a former love to not forget the memories made together. It reflects on letting go of a relationship–leaving space for this pain, holding onto the positive memories and the deep care that still exists. Setting the scene, Beharie explains, “They disappear from your everyday life, and keep on living a life without you. The person is still in your thoughts, and you hope the other person will hold on to the memories created together. It conveys the sorrow which lies in this experience.”
Beharie Live in Europe + UK 2023-2024
2023:
09 Nov. – Stavanger, NO – Stavanger Konserthus*
10 Nov. – Stavanger, NO – Stavanger Konserthus* (Added date)
*with Stavanger Symphonic Orchestra
2024:
20 Jan. – Oslo, NO – Rockefeller
26 Jan. – Ålesund, NO – Løvenvold Theater
27 Jan. – Trondheim, NO – Byscenen
01 Feb. – Bergen, NO – USF Verftet
02 Feb. – Haugesund, NO – Festiviteten
03 Feb. – Kristiansand, NO – TBA
08 Feb. – Drammen, NO – Union Scene
09 Feb. – Borgheim, NO – Nøtterøy Kulturhus
10 Feb. – Fredrikstad, NO – St. Croix
14 Feb. – Malmö, SE – Babel
15 Feb. – København, DK – Lille VEGA
16 Feb. – Mosjøen, NO – Bakgården Kultur
17 Feb. – Bodø, NO – Sinus
01 Mar. – Stockholm, SE – Fasching
16 Apr. – Berlin, DE – Privatclub
17 Apr. – Hamburg, DE – Uebel & Gefärlich
18 Apr. – Osnabrück, DE – Pop Salon Festival
19 Apr. – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso Upstairs
20 Apr. – Cologne, DE – Die Wohngemeinschaft
23 Apr. – London, UK – The Social
25 Apr. – Zürich, CH – EXIL
27 Apr. – Erfurt, DE – Franz Mehlhose
