Shawn Mendes has announced a new album simply titled Shawn that is scheduled to drop on October 18.
Accompanied by a new single titled "Isn't That Enough," the Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album "represents his most musically intimate and lyrically honest work to date, guiding listeners through a profound self-dialogue with each song."
Both "Isn't That Enough" and the album's lead single “Why Why Why" will be released on August 8.
According to a press release Shawn was written and recorded "over the course of two years" and "crafted in diverse 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."
In a social post, Mendes revealed the album along with a note to his fans, explaining how the album became a real learning experience and soul searching event for him.
"Music really can be medicine," he writes. "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 continues. "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."
He also took an opportunity to thank his fans for standing by him as he worked on the album.
"And to you guys who have been so unbelievably supportive and patient and loving thank you from the bottom of my heart," he adds. "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."
Mendes has been hint that something new was on the horizon over the course of July, posting photos, videos and lyrics of music from the album.
See the album cover, track listing and his message below, along with a trailer for the album featuring "Isn't That Enough."
First two songs, Why Why Why & Isn’t That Enough out on my birthday 8.8 @ 8pm ET pic.twitter.com/ltqFaUO7Xm
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) July 31, 2024
Music really can be medicine.
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) July 31, 2024
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… pic.twitter.com/SK69PObKCA