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 Shane Michael Boose, known professionally as Sombr, is an American singer and songwriter who burst onto the music scene with his debut single "Nothing Left to Say" in 2021. He followed this with his first EP, "In Another Life," in 2023, released through Warner Records and his own imprint, SMB. The year 2025 marked a significant turning point for Sombr. His singles "Back to Friends" and "Undressed" went viral on TikTok, catapulting them to mainstream success. These breakout hits climbed the charts, reaching the top 20 of the Billboard Global 200 and the top 40 of the Hot 100. Their international appeal was undeniable, charting within the top ten in numerous countries. His debut studio album, "I Barely Know Her," released in 2025, a commercial triumph that featured these successful singles alongside new tracks like "We Never Dated" and "12 to 12." Sombr's talent was further recognized at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where he received three nominations, including Best New Artist, and took home the award for Best Alternative Video for "Back to Friends." Born Shane Michael Boose on July 5, 2005, in New York City, he was raised on the Lower East Side by parents Bennah Serfaty and Andy Boose. A vocal major at LaGuardia High School, he departed during his junior year to focus on his music career after releasing the song "Caroline" in June 2022. He now calls Los Angeles, California, home. Boose's musical journey began early, experimenting with GarageBand in elementary school. By middle school, he was mastering Logic Pro X and production techniques through online learning. In high school, his dedication to music intensified, leading him to produce his own material exclusively. Adopting the stage name "Sombr" upon his debut single, he explained it incorporated his initials, SMB, and reflected his emotional state at the time. After the viral success of his song "Caroline" in early 2023, Sombr secured a record deal with Warner Records, releasing his first single with the label, "Weak." His debut EP, "In Another Life," co-produced by Tony Berg, arrived in September 2023. The spring of 2025 saw Sombr achieve widespread recognition as "Back to Friends" and "Undressed" exploded on TikTok. This virality translated into massive streaming numbers and chart dominance. In the US, both tracks landed in the top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the top 20 of the Billboard Global 200. "Undressed" claimed the top spot on the Irish Singles Chart and reached the top five in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, while "Back to Friends" also achieved top-five success in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. This success culminated in three MTV Video Music Award nominations in 2025, including Best New Artist, and a win for Best Alternative Video for "Back to Friends." He also graced the stage as a performer at the ceremony on September 7, 2025. Sombr's Spotify presence surged, surpassing 10 million monthly listeners by March 28, 2025, and soaring to over 20 million by April 21. By August 2025, his monthly listener count exceeded 50 million. Five of his songs have crossed the 100 million stream mark on the platform, with "Back to Friends" leading the charge on April 19, followed by "Would’ve Been You," "Undressed," "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind," and "12 to 12." After opening for artists like Nessa Barrett and Daniel Seavey, Sombr announced his first solo headlining tour in April 2025, spanning North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The tour's North American and European legs commenced on May 25 in Dublin and concluded on October 28 in Los Angeles, with additional European dates added for February to March 2026. In May 2025, Sombr was honored on Billboard's prestigious 21 Under 21 list. He made his live television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 20, performing "Back to Friends." He also appeared on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, performing "Undressed" and a cover of Lorde's "Ribs," and later performed "Undressed" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. His appearances on Sirius XM and Audiotree live featured covers of "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star and "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead, respectively. On June 17, 2025, Sombr unveiled the single "We Never Dated," released on June 20, which became his third top 40 hit in Ireland and the United Kingdom. July 2025 saw "Back to Friends" reach number one on both the US and Global Spotify Daily Charts, and top the Global Weekly Chart. On July 25, he released "12 to 12," accompanied by a music video featuring Addison Rae, which entered the top ten in several countries and became his third song to break into the top 50 of the Billboard Global 200. His debut album, "I Barely Know Her," was announced on August 11, 2025, and released on August 22, 2025, featuring the four successful singles. The album garnered positive reviews from publications such as Rolling Stone, NME, and Variety. Sombr's music is characterized by genres like alternative rock, indie rock, alternative pop, and rock 'n' roll. His artistic influences include a diverse range of iconic musicians such as Jeff Buckley, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, John Lennon, David Bowie, Elton John, Billie Eilish, Brian Wilson, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, Prince, and Oasis. His songwriting frequently explores themes of heartbreak, unrequited love, and emotional introspection, often drawing inspiration from romantic films like "The Notebook" and "Call Me By Your Name."
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 Shane Michael Boose (born July 5, 2005), known professionally as Sombr (stylized in all lowercase), is an American singer and songwriter. He released his debut single "Nothing Left to Say" in 2021 and his first extended play (EP) In Another Life in 2023, through Warner Records and his own imprint SMB. In 2025, Sombr's singles "Back to Friends" and "Undressed" gained virality on TikTok and became his breakout hits, reaching the top 20 of the Billboard Global 200 and the top 40 of the Hot 100. Internationally, both songs also achieved notable success, charting within the top ten in multiple countries. His debut studio album, I Barely Know Her (2025), which includes the two previous singles as well as the follow-up singles "We Never Dated" and "12 to 12", was a commercial success. At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Sombr was nominated for three categories, including Best New Artist, winning Best Alternative Video for "Back to Friends". == Early life == Shane Michael Boose was born on July 5, 2005, in New York City, and raised on the Lower East Side, to parents Bennah Serfaty and Andy Boose. Boose attended LaGuardia High School as a vocal major but dropped out during his junior year after releasing the song "Caroline" in June 2022. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Boose was introduced to GarageBand at the end of elementary school and began experimenting with layering tracks and harmonies. In middle school, he advanced to using Logic Pro X and learning production techniques through online tutorials. By high school, he had started pursuing music more seriously and focused on producing his own material rather than working with outside producers. == Career == === 2021–2025: Career beginnings === Boose adopted the stage name "Sombr" upon the release of his debut single, explaining that the name incorporated his initials (SMB) and reflected his emotional state at the time. He released his debut single "Nothing Left to Say" in October 2021. In early 2023, following the virality of his fourth single "Caroline" (2022), Sombr signed a record deal with Warner Records and released "Weak", his first single with the record label. In September 2023, he released his debut EP In Another Life, co-produced by Tony Berg. === 2025–present: Breakthrough and I Barely Know Her === In March 2025, Sombr earned widespread attention when two of his songs "Back to Friends" and "Undressed" gained popularity after going viral on the video-sharing app TikTok. The virality led to increased on-demand streams and chart appearances in multiple countries. In Sombr's home country, both songs reached the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top 20 on the Billboard Global 200. "Undressed" topped the Irish Singles Chart and entered the top five in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. "Back to Friends" also landed within the top five in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. The success of both songs led to Sombr's first major award recognition, earning three nominations at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best New Artist, winning one for Best Alternative Video (for "Back to Friends"). He was also among the performers at the award ceremony, which took place on September 7, 2025. Sombr surpassed 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify on March 28, 2025, with the number rising to over 20 million by April 21. As of August 2025, he has earned over 50 million monthly listeners. He has scored five songs to reach 100 million streams on the platform, with the first being "Back to Friends" on April 19, followed by "Would’ve Been You" on April 22, "Undressed" on May 13, "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" on June 20, and "12 to 12" on September 14. Having previously performed as a supporting act on tours for Nessa Barrett and Daniel Seavey, in April 2025, Sombr announced his first solo concert tour, set to cover North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The North American and European legs began on May 25 in Dublin and is scheduled to conclude on October 28 in Los Angeles. It will then continue with the Australia and New Zealand legs, starting on December 2 in Auckland and ending on December 14 in Gold Coast. Additional European dates were announced in July 2025, with performances planned from February to March 2026, beginning in Stockholm and concluding in Dublin. In May 2025, Sombr was featured on Billboard's annual 21 Under 21 list. He made his live television performance debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 20, performing "Back to Friends". On June 3, he appeared on the BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, performing "Undressed" and a cover of "Ribs" by Lorde. In July, he also performed "Undressed" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Additionally, he has appeared on the Sirius XM and Audiotree live segments, which included a cover of "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star and "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead, respectively. On June 17, 2025, Sombr announced the single "We Never Dated", released on June 20, and became his third top 40 in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. In July 2025, he achieved his first number-one on both the US and Global Spotify Daily Charts with "Back to Friends". The song also topped the Global Weekly Chart for the week ending July 10. On July 25, he released the single "12 to 12", accompanied by a music video featuring Addison Rae. The song marked another notable success for Sombr, reaching the top ten in Australia, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and becoming his third song to enter the top 50 on the Billboard Global 200. On August 11, 2025, Sombr announced his debut album I Barely Know Her, released on August 22, 2025, which included the aforementioned four singles. It received positive reviews from publications including Rolling Stone, NME, and Variety. == Artistry == Sombr's musical genres have been described as alternative rock, indie rock, alternative pop, and rock 'n' roll. His musical influences include Jeff Buckley, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, John Lennon, David Bowie, Elton John, Billie Eilish, Brian Wilson, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, Prince, and Oasis. Sombr's songwriting often deals with heartbreak, unrequited love, and emotional introspection, drawing inspiration both from romantic films such as The Notebook and Call Me By Your Name. == Discography == === Studio albums === === Extended plays === === Singles === ==== As lead artist ==== ==== As featured artist ==== === Other charted songs === === Music videos === == Tours == === Headlining === The Late Nights & Young Romance Tour (2025–2026) === Supporting === Daniel Seavey – Second Wind Tour (2025) Nessa Barrett – Aftercare World Tour (2025) == Awards and nominations == == Notes == == References == His website is https://www.sombrmusic.com/ Home Languages