If you haven’t heard of Sombr yet, consider this your official sign to start getting invested. At only 19, Shane Boose—better known as Sombr—is already making serious waves in the alternative/indie music industry. And yes, I’m calling it right now: he’s the world’s next big thing.
Who?
Born and raised in New York, Sombr attended LaGuardia High School and started out writing songs in his bedroom. Fast forward, and he’s now signed to Warner Records, gained over 13.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, and completed not one, but two national tours.
Now, maybe I don’t have your full attention yet, but just give “Back to Friends” a listen, and you’ll understand exactly where I’m coming from. Sombr has a rare gift for wrapping the ache of a heavy heart in a blanket of nostalgia—warm, haunting, and impossibly familiar. His sound is truly one of a kind, breaking all the rules to deliver tracks that are not only unforgettable but utterly addictive.
songs that Live in my head rent-free
His music feels like opening a time capsule you forgot you buried. It brings back people I used to know, memories I thought I’d forgotten, and emotions I can’t even name. It hits every corner of my brain so deeply that it almost feels like he knows me.
Some of his most exceptional tracks—at least in my opinion—are “Back to Friends,” “Undressed” (yes, the viral TikTok one), “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind,” “Would’ve Been You,” and “Never Find U“. Now, I know what you might be thinking based on those titles: great, another lineup of sappy breakup songs. But let me stop you right there.
I know it’s ironic to use a dating analogy in this case, but hear me out—it’s like when you swear off love and say “all men are the same“… and then someone comes along and completely rewires your way of thinking. That’s Sombr’s music. It’s not the usual rinse-and-repeat heartbreak formula. His sound is layered with longing, limerence, and deep-rooted nostalgia, making each track feel deeply personal in a divinely unique way.
What really sets him apart, though, is how his music resonates across every kind of relationship—friends, family, lovers, even those undefined, almost-somethings we pretend aren’t tearing us apart. His raw authenticity reminds us that beneath all the chaos we endure and the people we choose to love—flawed as they may be—we are, at our core, simply human, aching to be understood.
Tour!
Okay, now let me have my moment: I’M GOING TO SEE HIM SOON.
If you’re in or around New York, Sombr is performing on April 13th at Irving Plaza in Manhattan, alongside singer Daniel Seavey. And if you’re not local—don’t worry. This show is just one stop on his FIRST WORLD TOUR (cue the screaming).
He toured North America last year, but this time, he’s going global. Tickets for the NYC show are currently just $38 for general admission, which is a staight STEAL. I’m telling you now—get them while you can. He still feels a little underground, but not for long.
Final thoughts
There’s something immensely rare about an artist like Sombr. His voice, his storytelling, and his ability to turn emotion into something that feels cinematic—it’s almost as if he’s too good to be true.
I wholeheartedly believe that we’re witnessing the beginning of something huge. So, if you’ve been waiting for a sign to fall in love with a new artist, consider this your moment!