# sombr

> sombr is the stage name of Shane Michael Boose, a Gen Z singer-songwriter from New York City who built a global fanbase from his bedroom before ever stepping into a proper studio. Born July 5, 2005, he went viral in 2022 with 'Caroline', signed to Warner Records in 2023, and broke through to mainstream pop in 2024-2025 with 'Back to Friends' - a song that spent 44+ weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 (peaking at #7), hit #1 on Alternative Airplay and Pop Airplay, earned RIAA Platinum certification, and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. His debut album 'I Barely Know Her' (August 2025) cemented his status as one of the defining voices of indie-bedroom-pop's crossover moment.

- **Role:** Recording Artist at Warner Records / SMB
- **Organizations:** Warner Records, SMB (imprint)
- **From:** New York City, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Vocal major (dropped out junior year), Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
- **Known for:** Billboard Hot 100 peak #7 with 'Back to Friends' (44+ weeks charted), #1 on Alternative Airplay with 'Back to Friends', #1 on Pop Airplay with 'Back to Friends'

## Career timeline

- **2021** — Released debut single 'Nothing Left to Say' (October)
- **2022** — 'Caroline' released in June and went viral, launching his career
- **2023** — Signed to Warner Records; released debut EP 'In Another Life' (September), co-produced with Tony Berg in Los Angeles
- **2024** — Released 'Back to Friends' (December 27) via Warner Records / SMB imprint
- **2025** — 'Back to Friends' went viral on TikTok in March; peaked at #7 on Billboard Hot 100; won Best Alternative Video at MTV VMAs; released debut album 'I Barely Know Her' (August 22); nominated for Grammy Best New Artist
- **2026** — Released 'Homewrecker' (February 5); 'You Are The Reason' headline tour announced; named to Cultured Magazine CULT100 list

## Achievements

- Billboard Hot 100 peak #7 with 'Back to Friends' (44+ weeks charted)
- #1 on Alternative Airplay with 'Back to Friends'
- #1 on Pop Airplay with 'Back to Friends'
- RIAA Platinum certification for 'Back to Friends'
- Grammy nomination: Best New Artist (68th Grammy Awards)
- MTV VMA winner: Best Alternative Video for 'Back to Friends' (2025)
- Cultured Magazine CULT100 (2026)
- American Songwriter December 2025 Digital Cover
- Debut album 'I Barely Know Her' released August 22, 2025 on Warner Records

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Named to Cultured Magazine CULT100 list; 'Back to Friends' exited Hot 100 after 52 weeks
- **2026-02** — 'Homewrecker' released (February 5) - first single post-album; peaked #22 on Billboard Hot 100, top 10 in UK, Australia, Ireland, NZ
- **2025-12** — American Songwriter December 2025 digital cover story
- **2025-09** — Nominated for Grammy Best New Artist (68th Grammy Awards)
- **2025-08** — Debut album 'I Barely Know Her' released via Warner Records / SMB
- **2025-08** — Performed at MTV VMAs; won Best Alternative Video for 'Back to Friends'

## Links

- Website: https://www.sombrmusic.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlqFQmZZOb78teSnAqhuwA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sombr/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sombr

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Last updated: 2026-04-24