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Australian pop-rock band formed in Sydney in 2011, known for energetic performances and viral social media success. Australian pop-rock band formed in 2011 by Luke Hemmings (vocals/guitar), Michael Clifford (guitar/vocals), Calum Hood (bass/vocals), and Ashton Irwin (drums/vocals). Gained fame through YouTube covers, signed with Capitol Records, and achieved global chart success with multi-platinum albums.

• Initially formed as a trio in 2011; Ashton Irwin joined weeks later after responding to a Twitter audition post.
• Supported One Direction on their 2013 world tour, rapidly expanding their fanbase ('5SOS Fam') and causing controversy among Directioners.
• Faced intense media scrutiny over band conflicts and Clifford's severe vocal cord surgery in 2015, documented in their film 'How Did We End Up Here?'
• Unexpectedly pivoted to darker, alternative sounds in their 2018 album 'Youngblood,' which topped charts in 12 countries and won 5 ARIA Awards.
• Made headlines in 2020 by independently releasing 'CALM' during COVID-19 lockdowns, defying label expectations.