- 2024-08-01
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MUSIC
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Shawn Mendes Announces New Album “Shawn”, Shares Album Trailer featuring New Song “Isn't That Enough”
Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes has announced his fifth studio album “Shawn” will be released on October 18, 2024 via Island Records.
In Addition, he revealed that two new songs “Why Why Why”, and “Isn't That Enough” will be released on his birthday, August 8, 2024.
Also, the album trailer for “Shawn” directed by Anthony Wilson, featuring “Isn't That Enough” was released on August 1, 2024.
The album comprises a 12-track, which was recorded in numerous locations including Nosara, Costa Rica; Clubhouse Studio in Rhinebeck, NY; Bear Creek Studio in Washington State; Darkhorse Recordings in Nashville; and Electric Lady in New York City.
Also he recorded album with Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Nate Mercereau, and Eddie Benjamin, and has contributions from Amy Allen, Ethan Gruska and the Punch Brothers' Chris Thile.
Shawn Mendes said of Chris Thile, “I'm sure you know of him but that beautiful angel playing the mandolin's name is Chris Thile. First of all. Truly one of the greatest musicians I've ever been in the presence of but possibly more important than that, the kindest man i've ever crossed paths with. His song 'Julep' kinda became our anthem and guiding light. So to have him be a part of this album was just beyond special.”- Shawn Mendes said of the album, “Music really can be medicine. 2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn't step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift. Honestly thank god for my friends and family.”
He continued, “Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better. I have no idea how I would have made it through the last couple years let alone make an album without you. Scott, Mike, Eddie, Alex, Andrew, Ziggy, Sylvie, Rachel, Brian, Prash, Sarah, Meghan, Connor, tony, Aaliyah, mum, dad, Jocelyne, H.O.M, Matty, MR Vetro. All of my Friends and Family, thank you for loving on me so hard.” - He added, “And to you guys who have been so unbelievably supportive and patient and loving thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really hope you love this album, I do. I really really do. I hope it makes you feel warm and close to the earth like it does for me.”
In another video featuring “Why Why Why”, he said, “Nashville, Dark Horse Studio. The first thing that comes to me while watching this back is 'wow, by the time we got to Nashville i was so much more confident and just in my body and myself about everything'. It felt like the adults arrived and things started to get romantic and deep. And honestly i hope Brian says that exact speech at my wedding someday.” - source : YouTube
