Today, multi-platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer unveil their new single “COMPLETE MESS” via BMG. 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 release comes alongside its music video – directed by Lauren Dunn (Kali Uchis, 070 Shake, Jack White) and creative direction by Tyler Serebreni of Other Half Creative – which acts as a visual extension of the song, characterized by sequences that take on a ethereal, dreamlike quality that perfectly reflect the nature of the track. You can watch it on Youtube HERE and the video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
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 realized 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 is set to kick off their 2022 World Tour this summer. The North American run will begin on Saturday, June 11 in Vancouver, BC, making stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville and more before wrapping in St. Louis, MO on July 24. Tickets are available now at 5sos.com/tour.
5SOS 2022 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
Sat Jun 11 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Sun Jun 12 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
Tue Jun 14 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
Thu Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Fri Jun 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Sat Jun 18 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
Mon Jun 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
Wed Jun 22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Fri Jun 24 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Sat Jun 25 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sun Jun 26 – Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Tue Jun 28 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Thu Jun 30 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
Fri Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Sun Jul 03 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue Jul 05 – Washington D.C. – The Anthem
Wed Jul 06 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at The Mann
Fri Jul 08 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Sat Jul 09 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
Sun Jul 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Pavilion
Tue Jul 12 – New York City, NY – Pier 17
Wed July 13 – New York City, NY – Pier 17
Fri Jul 15 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Sat Jul 16 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Mon Jul 18 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Wed Jul 20 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Thu Jul 21 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sat Jul 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory
Sun Jul 24 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
