Catapulted into the mainstream with their hit "Geronimo," Sheppard navigate the world as a band of both siblings and friends. The single has carried them from their hometown of Brisbane, Australia to stages in foreign locales like Rio De Janeiro, Oslo, the coast of Spain and multiple laps around the US, in support of Meghan Trainor and their own headline tour. In addition to his frontman duties, lead singer George Sheppard often posts photos of their travels through social media, giving an inside look at what the band does beyond the stage. Instead of dressing rooms and inside the tour van, it's a steady stream of attractions like the cliffs of Costa Brava, visiting the Eiffel Tower, near the London Eye or in front of massive festival crowds. They've essentially managed to compile a first-hand guide of roadside attractions across the world. We spoke to George about the breakthrough success, TV appearances and what's been the most surreal part of their rise.

Hometown/Homebase: Brisbane, Australia

You've been all over the TV with appearances on Kelly and Michael and the Today Show. What's been the most memorable moment(s) about appearing on either (or both) shows?

Both of those were very special moments. The Today Show was pretty incredible because Hoda was such a huge fan and her enthusiasm definitely helped push our song within the staff at the show. When we got there, everyone knew who we were because she was such a big cheerleader for us.

When you created and recorded "Geronimo," did you anticipate how big it would go on to be? Did you have any particular feeling about it?

The song definitely had a very special feeling when we wrote it, but nobody can predict the kind of success it will have. We’re definitely very fortunate to have had a “lightning in a bottle” type of moment. 

What are the best and worst things about performing alongside family members?

We bicker like any other family, but it also makes our bond that much stronger. We know what makes the other person tick, but we also know how to talk to each other.

How did you connect with your other (non-family) band members?

We’ve met the non-family members through friends or friends of friends. I was close mates with Jay’s brother and when he came to stay with us, we ended up clicking and the rest is history.

You guys actually go out and experience the cities you've been touring through like visiting Graceland and the White House. How important is that to you and do you purposely schedule out enough time? 

Traveling is a pleasure that not everyone gets to experience, so we definitely try to make the most of it wherever we go. Touring can be nothing but airports and hotels, but we make the effort to keep things interesting. The White House was pretty incredible because we got a private tour and got to experience a lot of history. 

What's been the most surreal thing about your rise? 

Seeing people know our songs on a worldwide level. We wrote these songs in a tiny studio in Brisbane and hearing it reach people in other countries; there is no feeling like it. It makes all the long and sleepless nights worthwhile.