Sombr
Sign in to saveShane Michael Boose (born July 5, 2005), known professionally as Sombr (stylized in lowercase), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. 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.
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- Born
- 2005-07-05
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- Sombr
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- Sombr performing in London in 2025
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- Shane Michael Boose
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- New York City, U.S.
- Person.years_active
- 2021–present
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Key dates
- Born
- 5 July 2005
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter
- Educated at
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- Back to Friends
- Official website
- www.sombrmusic.com
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13 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- 2021–2024: Career beginnings
- 2025–present: Breakthrough and ''I Barely Know Her''
- Artistry
- Discography
- Studio albums
- Tours
- Headlining
- Supporting
- Awards and nominations
- External links
- References
Shane Michael Boose (born July 5, 2005), known professionally as Sombr (stylized in lowercase), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. 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 released his debut studio album, I Barely Know Her, which included his two breakout hits "Back to Friends" and "Undressed", both of which reached the top 20 of the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, both songs also achieved notable success, charting within the top ten in multiple countries. He subsequently released two follow-up singles, "We Never Dated" and "12 to 12". Sombr received nominations for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards and 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. At the VMAs, he was also nominated in two additional categories, winning Best Alternative Video for "Back to Friends". In 2026, he released "Homewrecker", the first single since his debut album.