The 20-year-old artist Sombr releases his debut album I Barely Know Her through Warner Records. Three singles—“Back to Friends,” “Undressed,” and “12 to 12”—are climbing the Billboard Hot 100, U.S. and global Spotify charts, and the UK Official Singles Chart. The worldwide tour kicks off on September 21, with the Milan date on February 22 already sold out. Sombr will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, with two nominations: Best New Artist and Best Alternative Artist.
Debut album and charting singles
I Barely Know Her features ten tracks, all written by Sombr and co-produced with Tony Berg. “Back to Friends” tops Spotify charts in the U.S. and globally. The video for “12 to 12” features Addison Rae. “Undressed” continues to rise on Top 40 Radio and Alternative Radio, where Sombr reached #1 faster than any new artist in the past decade. Billboard Hot Rock Songs saw Hozier displaced from the top spot after a year due to this success.
Sold-out world tour
The North American tour begins September 21, followed by sold-out dates in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand between late 2025 and 2026. Milan will host Sombr on February 22; the date is already sold out. Live shows confirm his growing international popularity.
Background and musical formation
Born Shane Boose in New York City and raised in the Lower East Side, Sombr started making music in his bedroom while attending the prestigious LaGuardia High School. His 2022 single Caroline went viral online, paving the way for EPs and singles that now generate over 400 million monthly streams across platforms. Now based in Los Angeles, he explores modern romance and heartbreak through songs entirely written and co-produced by himself.
Tracklist of I Barely Know Her
- Crushing
- 12 to 12
- I Wish I Knew How to Quit You
- Back to Friends
- Canal Street
- Dime
- Undressed
- Come Closer
- We Never Dated
- Under the Mat
Glossary
- Sombr: stage name of Shane Boose, 20-year-old American artist.
- Billboard Hot 100: U.S. music chart ranking the most popular singles.
- Tony Berg: music producer known for working with Phoebe Bridgers and The Replacements.
- MTV Video Music Awards: international music event honoring artists and music videos.
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