Multi-platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer unveil their new single “COMPLETE MESS” via BMG – listen HERE. The anthemic single aptly balances an expansive, epic vibe with a contemporary pop sensibility.
The band teased the song late last week on socials which sparked an immediate frenzy online, trending worldwide, as fans eagerly await new music. Additionally, the single heralds the band’s soon-to-be-announced fifth studio album, which will be released independently in partnership with BMG.
The track was created during a writing trip in Joshua tree and is the first song to be entirely written and produced by the band, with Michael handling the production.
“For this record we realised if you want something done that truly represents how you feel, you’ve got to do it yourselves. We wanted that expansive sound that we naturally gravitate towards when we play together, so we had to learn how to record that,” states the group.
“This new music is so authentically us. It’s exactly the kind of music we want to be making right now and it’s a good song to be able to reconnect to our fans after such a long time of not releasing music. We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on.”
The song’s title references a fan favorite tee-shirt Luke used to wear, but the lyrics go far deeper, reflecting on the worthwhile chaos of a relationship. The single was perfected over several recording sessions at Rancho V in Joshua Tree, Michael’s own home studio and Dragonfly Creek in Malibu and simultaneously showcases the strength of Michael’s production and the bands song writing. The track with its mature and anthemic sound, highlights the bands evolution, now in their 11th year as a band, and represents a moment of authentic growth while also teasing what’s to come on their forthcoming album.
Additionally, the band are set to kick off their 2022 World Tour this summer, which will come to the UK in April and stops at London’s OVO Arena April 6th. Tickets are available now at 5sos.com/tour.
5SOS 2022 UK TOUR DATES:
Sunday, 3rd April: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
Monday, 4th April: The SSE Arena, Belfast
Wednesday, 6th April: OVO Arena, London
Saturday, 9th April: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Monday, 11th April: Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
Tuesday, 12th April: Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Thursday, 14th April: OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Friday, 15th April: First Direct Arena, Leeds
