Band of the Week: 5 Seconds of Summer

When thinking about my next band of the week I didn't for a minute think I'd be writing about 'boyband' 5 Seconds of Summer. 5SOS, as they're known in abbreviation, are four teenage boys from Sydney, Australia, formed 3 years ago. Now, boyband is technically the correct term for them, they are four males who are in a band afterall. However, 5SOS are determined to shake off that label and make their stance as a rock band. It's not surprising that boyband is a label associated with them as they're biggest fans and advocates are the biggest boyband in the world, One Direction. They have all the qualities of your typical boyband: they're cute, they're funny, they have an army of adoring female fans and they have exploded onto the music scene in a short space of time.

What's nice about 5SOS is that they are actually a rock band. I mean they've had a feature in Rocksound of all magazines! Although they started off posting a series of cover videos on Youtube, they now write, play and perform their own music by themselves. It is all them and that is something you don't see a lot of in mainstream music today. Not only that but all four of these boys sing. Drummer Ashton and guitarists Michael, Calum and Luke (who also takes lead vocals) are real musicians and I think that could explain why they have risen to fame so quickly. That, and the fact they're super cute. Sorry, did I mention that already? They remind of Mayday Parade in a way, they're a rock band but they're music offers a cuddle rather than a mosh. Their short catalog of songs are very catchy and very fun, with debut single 'She Looks So Perfect' debuting in the UK chart at number 1. I hate to say it but you can't help but love them. They just make you want to dance and put a smile on your face. After touring as support for One Direction on their 'Take Me Home Tour', the boys have returned to do the exact same job on their 'Where We Are Tour' which has just began its UK leg. I'll be at Wembley Stadium next weekend and I will be just as excited to see 5SOS as I will be to see 1D. They are definitely a band who worth a listen and even if you hate them I can guarantee you will be singing "she looks so perfect standing there, in my American Apparel underwear" for weeks on end.

Next single 'Don't Stop' which can be watched below, is available to pre-order through iTunes now.