Shumo AG

For Shumo AG, music has always been about saying the things that are hardest to say out loud. The young Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist turns growing up, love, family, hope and everything in between into emotional pop and rock — pairing heartfelt vocals with melodies that stay with you and guitar playing that often becomes a second voice. Shumo started singing and playing guitar at eight. Since then, music has taken him far beyond his bedroom: from writing and releasing his own songs to performing for tens of thousands across Australia and Asia. His song “Mom” connected with millions online, reaching more than 10 million views across social media, while his songwriting has earned national and international recognition. But Shumo is less interested in fitting into one genre than following where a song takes him. One release might begin with just a voice and acoustic guitar; another might open into cinematic pop, soaring melodies or a full electric-guitar solo. That same instinct is now leading him into collaborations with artists around the world, including Indonesian band Batas Senja on “Iron Veins.” For Shumo AG, every song is another piece of growing up — captured before the moment disappears.