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Calum Hood Talks 5SOS, Heartbreak, and Solo Album ‘ORDER chaos ORDER’

Jun 23, 2025
Calum Hood, the bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer, shares insights on his debut solo album, ORDER chaos ORDER, a deeply personal reflection on love and heartbreak. He reveals how old VHS movies influenced his songwriting and discusses the evolution of his music process, including scrapped songs. Hood also touches on the strong bond with his bandmates and how their solo efforts enhance their collective creativity. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in shaping his artistic journey.
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ANECDOTE

Solo Album Origins

  • Calum Hood began his solo album process inspired by Ash's solo release and started writing during COVID-19.
  • He met producer Jackson Phillips two and half years ago who produced most of the album.
INSIGHT

Documentary Inspired Songwriting

  • Calum connected deeply to the 1980s documentary Streetwise, relating to its portrayal of youth forced to grow up early.
  • This connection influenced his songwriting by evoking themes of premature adulthood and vulnerability.
INSIGHT

Emotions Fuel Creativity

  • The album explores a spectrum of emotions, highlighting the raw feelings during moments of depression and anxiety.
  • Calum feels most alive during these intense emotional states, which fuels his creativity.
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