5 Seconds of Summer, also known as 5SOS, is an Australian pop rock and pop punk group from Sydney, Australia. The band forms in 2011 and consists of Luke Hemmings on lead vocals and guitar, Michael Clifford on guitar and vocals, Calum Hood on bass guitar and vocals, and Ashton Irwin on drums and vocals.

Background

The group begins as YouTube performers, posting cover versions of songs by other artists in 2011. They build an early following online before reaching wider international recognition after One Direction invites them to join the Take Me Home Tour in 2013.

Releases

5 Seconds of Summer release their debut worldwide single, “She Looks So Perfect,” in 2014. The track reaches number one in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Their self-titled debut studio album follows in 2014 and reaches number one in 11 countries. The band later releases CALM in 2020.

Style and label

The group is associated with pop, pop punk, pop rock, power pop, punk and rock, and releases music through 5SOS, LLC.