Global alt-pop star sombr [stylised lower case] has announced details of his debut album, ‘I Barely Know Her’ – slated for release on August 22nd 2025 via Warner Records. His current single, “12 and 12” is currently charting in the UK.
“I Barely Know Her” is poised to catapult the 20-year-old MTV VMA ‘Best New Artist ‘nominee into superstardom status following an incredible year of momentous record-breaking charting success for a debut artist, and sold-out headline and arena tour dates around the world.
The 10 songs on the album were written entirely by sombr, co-produced by sombr alongside esteemed, legendary producer Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Boy Genius, The Replacements, Aimee Mann, Michael Penn).
The LP arrives ahead of his sold-out five date UK tour in March 2026, and follows a string of concurrently charting hit singles released this year; ‘back to friends’, ‘undressed’ and ’12 to 12′ [ all stylised lower case]. Watch the official music video for “12 and 12” directed by Gus Black and starring Addison Rae, here:
sombr writes and produces all his own music, and has now surpassed more than 2 billion streams across his catalogue- recently nominated as Best New Artist and Best Alternative for ‘back to friends’ at the 2025 MTV VMAs.
A New York City-native raised on the Lower East Side [Now based in L.A.], Shane Boose aka sombr, started making music in his bedroom while studying classical music as a student at the prestigious public school, LaGuardia High School.
His breakout 2022 hit ‘”Caroline” took the internet by storm, and he has since released a series of EPs and singles, climbing to more than 400 million monthly streams across platforms.
March 8—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT
