Who is sombr?

sombr (Shane Boose) is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter who lives in Los Angeles, California. He is currently climbing up the music industry with his alternative/indie songs, his most popular song being “back to friends.” This song was #1# in global hits on Spotify. sombr has written other songs you might have heard of, such as “12 to 12,” “undressed” and “we barely even dated.”

sombr started out dropping out of high school to pursue his musical career, writing intimate and heartfelt self-produced tracks with an alternative sound from his bedroom in upstate New York. He released his first single, “Nothing Left to Say,” in 2021 and later released his first EP in 2023, labeled “In Another Life.” His song lyrics mostly represent exactly what his name is, following somber and break-up themes. Because of these themes, many people could relate to the lyrics, making him gain popularity rapidly. 

Recently, sombr has risen to fame, selling out shows and growing on social media. He is known for having a sassy attitude in his videos, giving sassy remarks or side eyes. sombr is also known for interacting with his fans, often collecting small fan-made things like posters and signs with ridiculous images of him. sombr is one of the many sorts of artists that really connect with their fans, even jumping with the crowd in one of his shows on his last songs after the security told him they’d end the show if he did. 

At just 20 years old, sombr has become a known artist among the youth of today, influencing the modern alternative and indie music industry. He deeply connects with his audience and is truly a big voice of this generation. With every song, sombr invites you into his thoughts and his introspective world. If you haven’t listened to him, I recommend you join the pursuit of making him increasingly popular. 

Written by: Arya Sladen-Suarez

Edited by: Alyson Gomez