Iron Veins (with Batas Senja)

About the Artist

Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Shumo AG is an exceptionally talented 14-year-old Australian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and electric guitar virtuoso. Known for creating emotionally powerful music that blends emotional rock, indie rock, and contemporary pop rock, Shumo has been writing and performing from a young age and has already built a catalog of over 16 original songs. He has commanded major international stages, performing at MTV School Fest for 40,000 people and at international festivals like Mega Booming for crowds exceeding 20,000. His music has achieved massive global reach; his award-winning song "Mom" earned the Super Grand Prix at the 19th International Competition "Ukraine Unites the World" (2024), and he has secured numerous other accolades, including the North American Virtuoso International Music Competition (2025) and the US Canadian International Music Competition (2026). Domestically, his honors include the AMEB Gold Award (2024) and recognition at the Australian National Songwriting Competition. Shumo's rapidly expanding digital presence includes over 50,000 monthly Spotify listeners and a combined online following of more than 650,000. Beyond his solo music, he serves as a Brand Ambassador for Sukin Australia, which selected his original song "Living In" as a youth anthem. Track Overview: "Iron Veins"Scheduled for release in June 2026, "Iron Veins" is a major milestone track for Shumo AG, written as an emotional rock/pop piece featuring his signature melodic guitar work, strong melodies, and deeply personal lyrics. The single is a cross-continental collaboration with Indonesian hitmaker pop group Batas Senja, a band that boasts around 9.5 million monthly Spotify listeners and is widely celebrated for their heartfelt, multi-platinum storytelling. Over a span of three months, Shumo and Batas Senja worked closely to re-arrange the track. The final arrangement seamlessly bridges Batas Senja's cinematic, emotional Indonesian pop-rock sound with Shumo's original songwriting identity, clean contemporary rock influences, and expressive guitar solos. To support the release, Shumo AG is expected to travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, in September 2026 to perform "Iron Veins" live alongside Batas Senja in front of an audience of approximately 50,000 people.