Sombr is the stage name of Shane Michael Boose, a 19‑year‑old American singer‑songwriter and producer from New York’s Lower East Side �. Classically trained in vocals at LaGuardia High School, he began creating music in his bedroom as a teen, leveraging TikTok to launch his career—his viral single "Caroline" prompted record labels to reach out almost overnight �. en.wikipedia.org +14 people.com +6 Signed to Warner Records and his own label imprint SMB, Sombr’s style blends indie rock and alternative pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, and Jeff Buckley �. His emotionally resonant songs reflect on young love, heartbreak, and cinematic moments, with themes shaped by personal experiences and films like The Notebook and Call Me By Your Name �. en.wikipedia.org +8 people.com +1