So Close to What will be her first album since 2023’s Think Later, which spawned hits such as “Greedy” and “Exes” and pushed her into the global spotlight. With her sophomore album debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and her Think Later World Tour keeping her busy throughout 2024, anticipation for her latest release is sky-high.
The lyrics cut deep in the most beautiful way. Lines like "They say your body knows when it’s really something, when we’re touching toes" and "That’s the warmth of loving, and he flows and flows like a river in my mind" hit on that universal, heart-fluttering feeling of knowing.
Shawn Mendes’ latest album, Shawn, isn’t just music—it’s a full confession, a work of art that allows us to step into his most personal thoughts. With tracks that explore love, loss, and the weight of self-discovery, Mendes reveals a new maturity and vulnerability. From the poignant opener “Who Am I” to the soul-baring “Heart of Gold” and his powerful closing cover of “Hallelujah,” Mendes shows us the Shawn he’s always meant to be.
The result? Songs that felt like private confessions set to beats that practically beg you to listen again. And “Close with Desires” was the breakthrough that led listeners everywhere to hit the replay button.
Musically, “Last Night’s Mascara” keeps the focus on Griff’s haunting, ethereal vocals over a minimalist beat. The production wraps around her voice just enough to make it feel like a confessional, one that’s vulnerable
Max is now gearing up for the Springboard: Seconds To Midnight Tour, a nationwide tour across New Zealand with fellow artists Cassie Henderson and Frankie Venter. Kicking off November 13 in Rotorua
Griff's musical roots go back to her childhood, where she was first introduced to music through an iPod Shuffle loaded with Taylor Swift’s Fearless album.
Recorded in Jamaica over an inspiring month of creative reconnection, Smooth Lovin is more than just a song; it’s a tribute to the duo’s cultural roots.
Death & Love Pt.1 promises to be a deeply personal project for the band. Shudall’s near-death experience in early 2023, when doctors discovered a severe blockage in his main heart artery, has shaped the album’s urgent sound.
Written in memory of a childhood friend who passed away from a drug overdose, the song captures Shawn’s regret and heartbreak over not being there in his friend’s final moments.
The music world has been buzzing with activity, from sombre goodbyes to tantalising tour announcements. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the industry right now.