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sombr (Photo credit: Bryce Glenn
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You Are the Reason Tour
Runs through July 14th, 2027
By Curtis Newart
November 1st, 2026
sombr in Elle magazine (Photo credit: Steven Klein)
You Are the Reason Tour is the ongoing concert trek by New York-born singer-songwriter sombr, 21, in support of his debut studio album, I Barely Know Her (2025).
The tour officially kicked off its North American arena leg on September 29th, 2026, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and is scheduled to wrap up its global run on July 14th, 2027, in Milan, Italy.
sombr - My Body Isn't Ready (Live from Osheaga Montreal 2026)
The 75-show tour has stops in North America, Oceania, Europe, and the United Kingdom. It features a rotating lineup of supporting acts including Interpol, The Last Dinner Party, Dove Cameron, Suki Waterhouse, Tom Odell, Balu Brigada, Hannah Jadagu, and Ravyn Lenae.
sombr (Photo credit: Michael Stewart)
I Barely Know Her
I Barely Know Her album by sombr (2025)
I Barely Know Her is the debut studio album by sombr, released on August 22nd, 2025, through his own label (SMB Music LLC) via Warner Records.
The 10-track indie pop-rock album was written by sombr, and co-produced by industry veteran Tony Berg. It became a massive commercial and critical success, hitting #12 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
The album also reached #1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, Top Rock Albums chart, and Top Alternative Albums chart.
sombr - undressed (official video)
The track "Undressed" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, while "12 to 12" reached #41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Back to Friends" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and surpassed one billion Spotify streams.
sombr - back to friends (official video)
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sombr (Photo credit: Lester Cohen)
sombr was born Shane Michael Boose on July 5th, 2005 in New York City. His stage name incorporates his initials (SMB).
The 6-foot-7-inch singer achieved mainstream success in 2025 when his indie alt-rock music went viral on TikTok, leading to chart-topping hits, music awards, and a stint on Saturday Night Live.
He has won three American Music Awards (2026), an MTV Video Music Award (2025), BMI Pop Awards (2026), Variety's Songwriter of the Year Award (2026), and a Juno Award (2026).
He was also nominated for Best New Artist at the 68th GRAMMY Awards in 2026.
sombr Performs "Back to Friends" / "12 to 12" | 2025 Video Music Awards
Raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Boose began writing songs at age ten. He later attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School as a vocal major.
In 2022, his self-produced song "Caroline" went viral on TikTok when he was 17 years old, prompting him to drop out of high school to sign a record deal with Warner Records.
sombr (Photo credit: Bryce Glenn)
sombr - caroline | Audiotree Live
sombr (Photo credit: Bryce Glenn)
Sziget Festival 2026
sombr live at sziget festival (full set) ft. zara larsson
sombr headlined The Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary on August 11th, 2026.
He performed "My Body Isn't Ready", and "12 To 12" (with a surprise appearance by Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson).
While performing his hit song "Back To Friends", sombr spray-painted "sombr <3 Budapest" on a black flag, paraded through the crowd, and wrapped himself in a Hungarian flag to close out the show.
In Another Life
In Another Life EP by sombr (2023)
sombr's debut EP In Another Life was released on September 15th, 2023, on his SMB label via Warner Records. Co-produced with Berg, the EP contained eight tracks.
sombr - silhouette (official visualizer)
Saturday Night Live
sombr on Saturday Night Live (11/8/25 promo)
sombr made his Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on November 8th, 2025, for Season 51, Episode 5, which was hosted by Nikki Glaser. He performed "12 to 12", and "Back to Friends".
sombr - 12 to 12 (Live From SNL)
North America (Nov 2026)
Nov. 1: Minneapolis, Minn. @ Target Center
Nov. 3: Milwaukee, Wis. @ Fiserv Forum
Nov. 4: Chicago, Ill. @ United Center
Nov. 6: Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Nov. 7: Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena
Nov. 8: Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena
Nov. 10: Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena
Nov. 12: Pittsburgh, Pa. @ PPG Paints Arena
Nov. 13: Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Arena
Nov. 14: Buffalo, N.Y. @ KeyBank Center
Nov. 16: Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 18: Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden
Nov. 19: Philadelphia, Pa. @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
Nov. 21: Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center
Nov. 23: New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden
Latin America (Jan–Mar 2027)
Jan. 29: Mexico City, Mexico @ Pepsi Center WTC
Jan. 30: Mexico City, Mexico @ Pepsi Center WTC
Mar. 12–14: San Isidro, Argentina @ Lollapalooza
Mar. 12–14: Santiago, Chile @ Lollapalooza
Mar. 19–21: São Paulo, Brazil @ Lollapalooza
Mar. 19–21: Bogota, Colombia @ Festival Estereo Picnic
Australia & New Zealand (Apr 2027)
Apr. 13: Adelaide, SA, Australia @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Apr. 15–17: Melbourne, VIC, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
Apr. 19–20: Brisbane, QLD, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Apr. 22–24: Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia @ Afterpay Arena
Apr. 27: Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
Europe & UK (May–July 2027)
May 8–Jun. 1: Various European cities including Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Antwerp, Berlin, Prague, Paris, Cologne, Zurich, Munich, Vienna, and Amsterdam.
Jun. 15–29: UK and Ireland dates including Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, and multiple nights in London.
Jul. 14: Milan, Italy @ I-DAYS Festival
Curtis Newart is a Gen Xer who grew up listening to 80s music in cowboy country.