Sombr

About

Shane Michael Boose (born July 5, 2005), known professionally as Sombr (stylized in lowercase), is an American singer-songwriter and musician. 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 had notable success, charting within the top ten in several countries. He subsequently released two followup 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 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.

Shane Michael Boose was born on July 5, 2005, in New York City, and raised on the Lower East Side. He is the son of Andy Boose, who is the director of special events…