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Watch Sombr bring out 5 Seconds of Summer at Lollapalooza set
Sombr invited 5 Seconds of Summer onstage during his Lollapalooza set in Chicago, where they performed together in a surprise collaboration. The appearance brought the Australian band’s breakout hit to a major festival audience and reflects Sombr’s growing profile following a series of recent releases and high-profile live guests.
The US pop artist introduced Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin as “the greatest band in the fucking world”. They first provided backing for Sombr’s ‘Back to Friends’, before he joined them for ‘She Looks So Perfect’; Sombr also played recent singles including ‘My Body Isn’t Ready’, ‘Homewrecker’ and ‘Potential’. He is due to tour North America and play Reading & Leeds, Sziget, Rock En Seine and Electric Picnic later this summer.
In short
- Sombr brought 5 Seconds of Summer onstage at Lollapalooza.
- They performed ‘Back to Friends’ and ‘She Looks So Perfect’.
- Sombr has further tour and festival dates planned.
Explained simply
Lollapalooza is a major annual music festival held in Chicago, featuring artists from across pop, rock and other genres. Its large crowds and high-profile line-ups can help performers reach listeners beyond their usual audiences.
5 Seconds of Summer are an Australian pop rock band whose members are Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin. “She Looks So Perfect” was an early hit that helped bring the band international attention, while Sombr is a US pop artist whose profile has grown through new releases and live performances.