5 Seconds of Summer Embrace New Sound and Energy in 'Everyone’s a Star!' Album

5 Seconds of Summer Embrace New Sound and Energy in 'Everyone’s a Star!' Album

5 Seconds of Summer arrived at Barney’s Beanery in a white stretch limo to chat with Billboard about their upcoming sixth studio album, "Everyone’s a Star!" The band clarified that their name should be pronounced as "5SOS" and not "5 SOS." The album's upbeat and vibrant sound is a departure from their previous introspective work, with the band embracing new sounds and genres to create what they believe is their best work yet.

The title of the album, "Everyone’s a Star!" was inspired by a phrase the band came up with after attending an AC/DC concert. They wanted to focus on creating music that felt authentic and energetic, without overthinking the lyrics. The lead single, "Not OK," showcases a big-beat techno sound that sets the tone for the rest of the album.

Despite being labeled as a boy band, 5 Seconds of Summer embrace the title and consider themselves one of the best boy bands ever. They playfully discuss their ranking among boy bands and share their favorite boy band influences, including Savage Garden, Blue, One Direction, and Backstreet Boys. The band also reflects on their achievements, such as having their first three albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

5 Seconds of Summer's new album marks a creative shift for the band, with a focus on fun, energetic music that reflects their growth as artists. The band's willingness to experiment with new sounds and styles has resulted in an album that they are proud of and excited to share with their fans.