Who are 5 Seconds of Summer?
5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, is an Australian pop-rock band formed in Sydney in 2011. Members Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin rose to fame through YouTube covers.
The band started by posting cover songs online while still at school in western Sydney. They gained a huge fan base, and in 2013 they toured as the support act for One Direction, bringing them worldwide attention.
Their 2014 self-titled debut album reached number one in many countries, including Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Singles such as She Looks So Perfect were major hits.
Record achievements
5SOS became the first Australian band to have their first three albums debut at number one on the US Billboard 200. Youngblood, from 2018, became a global hit and one of the most-streamed songs of that year.
The band has continued to release albums, such as Calm and 5SOS5, moving toward a more mature rock and alternative sound, and members have also released solo music.
5 Seconds of Summer are known for their passionate global fan base, and they have sold out arena tours around the world. They remain among the most successful Australian music exports of the 2010s.
Did You Know?
Youngblood topped the Australian ARIA singles chart for eight weeks in 2018.