5 Seconds of Summer, often abbreviated as 5SOS, represents a prominent Australian pop-rock band hailing from Sydney, New South Wales, and was established in the latter part of 2011.
The ensemble is comprised of Luke Hemmings, who serves as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Michael Clifford, the lead guitarist, Calum Hood, handling bassist duties, and Ashton Irwin as the drummer. Initially embarking on their journey as YouTube sensations, they catapulted into global prominence during their participation in the Take Me Home Tour, accompanying the English-Irish boy band One Direction.
Subsequently, 5 Seconds of Summer’s achievements encompass the sale of over 10 million albums, the distribution of more than 2 million concert tickets worldwide, and the accumulation of over 7 billion music streaming service plays. These accomplishments have firmly established them as one of Australia’s most triumphant musical acts in history.
In the initial stages of 2014, the band unveiled “She Looks So Perfect,” a track that triumphed on the charts of four nations. Their eponymous debut album surfaced in 2014, securing the top position in 11 countries. Progressing, the band introduced their second album, “Sounds Good Feels Good,” in 2015, reigning over the charts in 8 countries.
The band’s third album, “Youngblood,” was unveiled in 2018, marking another commercial victory and earning the distinction of being their third number-one album within their native land. Their accomplishments extend even further in the United States, where 5 Seconds of Summer distinguished themselves as the first Australian group to achieve the summit position on the Billboard 200 album chart three times. Remarkably, they are also the initial band, rather than a vocal ensemble, to inaugurate their first three full-length albums at the chart’s zenith in the US.
The standout single from the “Youngblood” album, titled with the same name, solidified its place as the fourth highest-selling Australian single throughout the 2010s decade. Impressively, it ranks as the eleventh best-selling single in Australian history, amassing more than five million adjusted copies globally in just the first six months post-release. The release of “Youngblood” heralded 5 Seconds of Summer’s triumphant return to the apex of the ARIA year-end chart, marking the first Australian act to attain this position in 13 years, and further solidifying their standing as the second-longest reigning number one in the ARIA chart history.
The year 2020 marked the unveiling of the band’s fourth studio album, “Calm.” This album garnered notable commercial success and garnered favorable critiques from music critics. Its impact extended across more than 25 countries, achieving high placements on numerous charts, including debuting within the top 10 on 17 distinct charts and emerging as the chart-topper in 4 countries. With “Calm,” 5 Seconds of Summer perpetuated their remarkable streak by obtaining their fourth consecutive number-one debut on the ARIA albums chart in their home country, positioning them as the second Australian band in history to accomplish this remarkable feat.