Global alt-pop sensation sombr has officially announced his highly anticipated debut album, I Barely Know Her, arriving August 22 via Warner Records. The announcement follows an extraordinary year for the 20-year-old New York native, Shane Boose, known also as sombr. Fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of sombr’s debut album, especially after the success he has achieved this year. With recent nominations for Best New Artist and Best Alternative at the 2025 MTV VMAs, it is clear that this is just the beginning of his career, breaking records with his song “back to friends” which climbed to the No. 1 spot on Alternative Radio faster than any new artist in more than a decade.

Co-produced with legendary producer Tony Berg, I Barely Know Her will be a showcase of sombr’s ability to blur different genres while staying true to his raw songwriting. The album includes fan favorites like “back to friends,” “undressed,” and his latest single, “12 to 12,” which dropped alongside a striking music video starring Addison Rae. All three tracks continue to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, Top 40 Radio, and Spotify’s global charts, with “back to friends” holding the No. 1 spot on the U.S. and Global Spotify Charts and Alternative Radio for five consecutive weeks. With over 2 billion global streams, sombr is shaping the future of alternative music. 

This fall, sombr will embark on a series of sold-out headline tours across North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Performing at iconic venues such as the O2 Academy Brixton, Brooklyn Steel, and the 3Arena, among many others, will solidify his worldwide recognition.

I Barely Know Her is available now for pre-save HERE. For full tour dates and to see if sombr is coming to a city near you, visit https://www.sombrmusic.com/#tour.