Aussie rocker Michael Clifford was spotted in a rare sighting this week, hanging out in Los Angeles with a popular singer. 

On Wednesday, the  5 Seconds of Summer guitarist was snapped spending time with Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight in a rare sighting that’s already sending fan theories into overdrive.

The pair were seen chatting and laughing on a rooftop carpark in LA during what appeared to be a low-key link-up, dressed in their signature alternative streetwear.

The Aussie rocker, 29, was seen in an oversized black hoodie layered over a striped shirt and adorned with silver jewellery, clutching a pink plush toy as he scrolled on his phone.

He completed his look with dark jeans and a thick winter beanie covered in star motifs.

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5 Seconds of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford was snapped hanging out with Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight in a rare sighting that's already sending fan theories into overdrive

5 Seconds of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford was snapped hanging out with Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight in a rare sighting that’s already sending fan theories into overdrive

5 Seconds of Summer were formed when the band members were just teenagers, but they are now considered one of Australia's most successful exports

5 Seconds of Summer were formed when the band members were just teenagers, but they are now considered one of Australia’s most successful exports

Meanwhile, Knight, 32, kept things casual with his icy green hair standing out under red sunglasses worn on his head.

He wore printed cargo pants and a loose black jumper while toting his own pastel plush character.

In one candid moment, the musicians appeared engrossed in conversation while inspecting the plush toy, joined by a mystery brunette.

The unexpected meeting comes amid ongoing online buzz around a potential collaboration between the two artists, who have been exchanging flirty banter and cryptic posts on social media for months.

Clifford recently uploaded a photo making a heart gesture with his hands – just minutes before Knight posted an eerily similar snap from what fans believe was the same location.

The coordinated timing sent fan accounts spiralling.

‘MICHAEL X AWSTEN IS REAL,’ one fan wrote, while another commented: ‘They’re about to drop the alt pop banger of the year, I feel it.’

Neither artist has officially confirmed whether a musical project is underway, but both have solo endeavours in the pipeline.

Michael and Awsten were seen chatting and laughing on a rooftop carpark in Los Angeles during what appeared to be a low-key link-up, dressed in their signature alternative streetwear

Michael and Awsten were seen chatting and laughing on a rooftop carpark in Los Angeles during what appeared to be a low-key link-up, dressed in their signature alternative streetwear

The Aussie rocker, 29, was seen in an oversized black hoodie layered over a striped shirt and adorned with silver jewellery, clutching a pink plush toy as he scrolled on his phone

The Aussie rocker, 29, was seen in an oversized black hoodie layered over a striped shirt and adorned with silver jewellery, clutching a pink plush toy as he scrolled on his phone

Michael has been producing behind the scenes and teasing new material, while Knight continues to promote Waterparks’ recent releases.

5 Seconds of Summer were formed when the band members were just teenagers, but they are now considered one of Australia’s most successful exports.

5SOS were invited to join The Chainsmokers on the road after previously collaborating with them for the hit song, Who Do You Love?

The band, which was formed in western Sydney in 2011, won three ARIAs last year, including Best Group, Best Australian Live Act, and Song of the Year for Youngblood.

Michael, along with bandmates Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin have been living in Los Angeles since 2013.

Clifford, who welcomed baby Lua in October, 2023 with his wife Crystal, revealed on Nova show Smallzy’s Surgery last month that having a daughter made him ‘way cooler’.

‘It’s the best thing and the most exhausting, fulfilling, emotionally draining and fulfilling thing at the same time,’ he said.

The 5 Seconds of Summer band member and his glamorous partner revealed in July that year that they were expecting a baby girl. 

Clifford, who welcomed baby Lua in October, 2023 with his wife Crystal, revealed on Nova show Smallzy's Surgery last month that having a daughter made him 'way cooler'

Clifford, who welcomed baby Lua in October, 2023 with his wife Crystal, revealed on Nova show Smallzy’s Surgery last month that having a daughter made him ‘way cooler’ 

'It's the best thing and the most exhausting, fulfilling, emotionally draining and fulfilling thing at the same time,' he said

‘It’s the best thing and the most exhausting, fulfilling, emotionally draining and fulfilling thing at the same time,’ he said 

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