Calum Hood, widely recognized as the talented bassist for the popular band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), has officially made an impressive leap into his solo music career. This transition marks a significant milestone in his artistic journey, showcasing his growth and versatility as a musician.
As an integral member of 5SOS, Hood has achieved remarkable success, having topped the Australian charts on five separate occasions. Each of the group’s studio albums has reached No. 1, starting with their self-titled debut in 2014 and culminating with 5SOS5 in 2022. With his new album, ORDER Chaos ORDER, Hood aims to continue this trajectory of success, now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with a unique sound and vision.
The 29-year-old artist is featured in the latest issue of Rolling Stone AU/NZ, where he candidly discusses the band’s vibrant and enduring creative energy. “The 5SOS cog in the music world never stops,” he remarked, highlighting the relentless drive and passion that fuels their music and the connection they maintain with their fans.
“There’s always a plethora of creative minds dreaming up possibilities — ‘What if we try this, what if we explore that?’ So fear not, because there’s always something exciting happening in the world of music and artistry,” he added, emphasizing the constant evolution of ideas within the music industry.
This week is particularly monumental for Australian music on the ARIA Albums Chart. The Western Sydney drill collective ONEFOUR has made a significant impact by debuting at No. 2 with their first full-length album, Look At Me Now. Additionally, the iconic psych-rock band, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, has made waves by entering at No. 5 with their latest release, Phantom Island. This marks a continuation of their prolific streak, which now boasts 27 studio albums and 19 entries in the ARIA top 10. Despite their numerous accomplishments, a No. 1 album remains just out of reach for the band.
“Three Australian debuts in the Top 5 is an absolutely phenomenal achievement,” stated ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd in an official statement. “Congratulations to ONEFOUR and King Gizz, but especially to our new No. 1, Calum Hood, and his team for delivering a groundbreaking hit album that proves new Australian music can indeed resonate and make a significant impact in the industry.”
In other noteworthy developments within the top 20, Spacey Jane’s third studio album, If That Makes Sense, has made a commendable rise from No. 21 to No. 13 in its sixth charting week, as the band actively engages with fans during their ongoing Australian headline tour.
On the ARIA Singles Chart, California-based artist Alex Warren has achieved an impressive 13th consecutive week at No. 1 with his track “Ordinary.” This record now ties for the fifth-longest reign in the history of the ARIA charts. However, it is noteworthy that no Australian songs currently appear in the top 50 singles chart.
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