By Cameron Graf – Staff Reporter

Shane Boose, known as “Sombr,” has begun to gain fame in the music industry. He’s best known for his single called “Back to Friends.” The song is about a romantic relationship that’s starting to shift into a platonic relationship. It’s about the connection between the people that has now faded into a friendship. It shows the struggle with boundaries and expectations. That’s just one of his songs, but some of them have a similar vibe. His songs are all about yearning for someone, even if the connection isn’t there. His music is for a specific group of people, so listeners may or may not like the lyrics. He’s been writing music since he was 14, and kids at school used to belittle him, saying he would never get anywhere with his music. He has never given up and looks at how far he’s come. 

His album “I Barely Knew Her” is a new release and the first album he’s produced. It has 10 songs, and they mainly are about how Sombr needs to let go of who this woman was and how he didn’t know who she really was. He didn’t know her, and she turned out to be a totally different person. The album consists of some of his popular singles like “We Never Even Dated,” “Back to Friends,” and “Undressed.”

Sombr is an amazing artist and a writer. The way he portrays his emotions, word choices, and how he really feels is phenomenal. He also makes videos and has a pretty big platform and a bunch of supporters. He’s an open person and takes criticism from fans, but is learning to deal with it. His fans say his music is like a connection, and they see him as a normal person with feelings too.

Although Sombr has been getting some backlash recently with the way his concerts are. People over the age of 25 have been complaining about the validation that he’s been seeking from a younger audience. They mentioned “brain rot” in the jokes he was making, but had adult dancers at his concerts. Sombr is a newer artist, and this is completely new to him, so growth is needed. His music should not take away from who he is, and credit is needed. His music helps people feel heard and understood. 

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars