Sombr has returned with his first release of 2026, the upbeat pop single 'Homewrecker,' accompanied by a western-themed music video. The song explores themes of forbidden attraction, following his breakthrough year in 2025 that included Grammy and BRIT Award nominations. Featuring actors Quenlin Blackwell and Milo Manheim, the video depicts a love triangle on a film set.
Sombr, whose real name is Shane Boose, dropped 'Homewrecker' on Thursday, February 5, 2026, marking his first new song and music video of the year. The track, written and co-produced by the artist, conveys a message to an unavailable love interest with lyrics such as: "I don’t wanna talk down on your lover / I don’t wanna be a homewrecker / I just know I can be better, be better, be better." The song builds on the playful tension of contemplating "just one more round of love before you go home to another one."
The music video, directed by Gus Black—who has previously worked with Phoebe Bridgers and Laufey—stars Sombr and comedian Quenlin Blackwell as co-leads in a western film production. They develop undeniable chemistry on set, while Milo Manheim, known for Disney's Zombies movies, plays the volatile, philandering director whose wandering eye and constant needling spark a set-wide showdown.
This release comes shortly after Sombr's performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, where he was nominated for Best New Artist and sang his 2025 hit "12 to 12" in a medley with fellow nominees. The award went to Olivia Dean. Sombr's 2025 was a breakout year: his debut album I Barely Know Her reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and he scored three Hot 100 entries, including "Undressed" (No. 16) and "Back to Friends" (No. 7), with "12 to 12" peaking at No. 41.
Looking ahead, Sombr is nominated for two BRIT Awards on February 28: International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year for "Undressed." He begins a UK and European tour next week, followed by US festival dates at both weekends of Coachella in April and Bottlerock Napa Valley on May 24.
