5SOS Isn't A Boyband
Start writing a post
Music

People, 5 Seconds Of Summer Is NOT A 'Boy Band,' Please Stop Referring To Them As Such

They have never been a boy band and I have never understood why people consider them to be one.

250
People, 5 Seconds Of Summer Is NOT A 'Boy Band,' Please Stop Referring To Them As Such

The year was 2014. It was summer and I was on the internet because what else was a teenager supposed to do with their summer? Those were the good old days.

One Direction was still together making albums, pop music hadn't become complete trash and I heard all of these people that I follow on twitter talking about 5 Seconds of Summer.

Of course, I had to investigate.

As I do with any artists before I decide to stan, I google them to find out where they came from, who they're associated with and then I watch some interviews they've done on YouTube. And obviously, I listen to their music. Once I found out they toured with One Direction I was like, "Oh, OK, yesss."

But then I listened to their music and I was like, "Wow, catchy. So good, very good."

Oh, but then I got to the interviews and I think that's where I really fell in love with them. They're such a fun band. The accents plus the antics made for a great combination.

Fast forward four years and so much has changed.

I'm not in high school anymore. I've watched Luke Hemmings grow up. They're still making great tunes. But two things haven't changed:

The fact that I love 5SOS and how every publication ever referred to them as a boy band.

There's nothing wrong with boy bands. I love a good boy band, obviously. But 5 Seconds of Summer is not a boy band. To me, a boy band describes a group of young guys who sing harmonies, may have matching clothes, may do choreography but most importantly, that don't play instruments. Musically, 5SOS does all of their own stunts, meaning they play all of their own instruments and do all of the vocals.

We wouldn't consider Bring Me The Horizon a boy band now, would we? No.

And I'm not saying they're the same but when they first broke nobody, hopefully, saw them as a boy band. Neither is 5SOS. They play instruments and sing... just like every other band. And yes I know they toured with One Direction, but that still doesn't make them a boy band.

5 Seconds of Summer released an album in June.

They became the first band to have their first three albums debut at Number 1 on the Billboard albums chart. They beat out The Carters to achieve this. This is a huge victory for them! And I was so proud! But in the year 2018, I still see them being referred to as a boy band. Even when discussing such a huge achievement.

"Youngblood" is an amazing album and I'm so proud of them for making it.

It's both nothing and everything you'd expect from them. At first, listening to it sounds a little more pop-driven than I had anticipated, but it's addictive and has the kind of layers a 2018 pop-rock album should possess. It will most likely be my article as one of the best albums of the year. But please remember for the next time you discuss 5 Seconds of Summer, they aren't a boy band.

They're just a band of funny dudes from Australia.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

56600
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

36469
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

958325
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

188696
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments