Somewhere New (EP) explained

Somewhere New
Type:EP
Artist:5 Seconds of Summer
Cover:Somewhere New EP 5SOS.jpg
Length:17:08
Label:Capitol
Prev Title:Unplugged
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:5 Seconds of Summer
Next Year:2014

Somewhere New is the debut extended play by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The EP was released on 7 December 2012. The group toured across Australia in support of the EP.[1]

Background and release

On 8 November 2012, the group revealed the cover art for Somewhere New.[2] The band released their debut and lead single from their EP, "Out of My Limit" on 19 November 2012. The single was only released in Australia and New Zealand.[3] A music video for the song was released on 26 November.[4] "Beside You" was re-recorded for the band's self titled debut studio album (2014).[5] Physical copies of the EP were only available in Australia during this time until in October 2016, the EP was released digitally worldwide via Capitol Records.[6]

Commercial performance

Somewhere New debuted at number 36 on the New Zealand Albums chart. The EP also peaked at number 97 on the US Top Current Album Sales chart. In 2021, Somewhere New was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association denoting sales of 35,000 units.

Personnel

5 Seconds of Summer

Production

Charts

Chart performance for Somewhere New
Chart (2013–16)Peak
position
UK Physical Singles (OCC)[7] 5
US Top Current Albums Sales (Billboard)[8] 97

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
Australia7 December 2012Digital download5 Seconds of Summer[9]
New Zealand[10]
AustraliaCD
Various23 October 2016Digital downloadCapitol[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sydney teen band 5 Seconds Of Summer is getting hot in the UK. Herald Sun. The Daily Telegraph. Kathy McCabe. 18 November 2012. https://archive.today/20121230111038/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/sydney-teen-band-5-seconds-of-summer-is-getting-hot-in-the-uk/story-fndo317g-1226519114708. 30 December 2012. 2 February 2024.
  2. 266746232616124417. 5SOS. here's the cover for our EP SOMEWHERE NEW!! :D everyone can pre-order the EP tonight at 5pm!!. 8 November 2012.
  3. Web site: Out of My Limit - Single by 5 Seconds of Summer. iTunes. https://web.archive.org/web/20131014175428/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/out-of-my-limit-single/id578213182. 14 October 2013. 19 November 2023.
  4. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer - Out of My Limit (Official Video). YouTube. 2 February 2024.
  5. 5 Seconds of Summer's 10 Greatest Songs: Critic's Picks. Billboard. Paige Williams. 15 June 2018. 2 February 2024.
  6. Web site: 5SOS' 'Somewhere New' EP is finally released in digital formats. CelebMix. 23 October 2016. 19 November 2023.
  7. Web site: Official Physical Singles Chart: 13 September 2014 - 19 September 2014. Official Charts. 19 November 2023.
  8. 5 Seconds of Summer Chart History (Top Current Album Sales). Billboard. 1 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Somewhere New - EP by 5 Seconds of Summer. iTunes. https://web.archive.org/web/20131012053844/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/somewhere-new-ep/id579411999. 12 October 2013. 19 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Somewhere New - EP by 5 Seconds of Summer. iTunes. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207063351/https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/somewhere-new-ep/id579411999. 7 December 2013. 19 November 2023.
  11. Web site: Somewhere New - EP by 5 Seconds of Summer. Apple Music. 19 November 2023.

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