Shawn Mendes decided to cut his losses and focus on his mental health last summer. In the middle of a world tour, the Canadian star stopped his tour for medical reasons, prioritizing his well-being. Although his followers and followers were heartbroken – since they couldn’t see their idol on stage – they understood the artist’s need to focus on what’s really important: being well.
During those months, Shawn has been away from the media, taking care of himself and recovering to come back stronger than ever. In fact, for the first time in his career, we saw him with a crew cut. A way to start a new era.
Today, seven months after announcing he was to take a career break, Shawn opened up in an interview for GQ Spain, recounting his experience of the last year: “I think as a society, they taught us not to ask for help, to be strong and to climb a ladder on our own. A lot has changed since then, but for me the most important thing was to understand that my truth is the most essential, whatever it is… because if I ever try to do something or put on a show being something that I’m not, I always end up in pain, I’m paralyzed and it doesn’t help”.
The artist assured that he feels much more comfortable when he himself is on stage:“I find myself much more useful and impactful when I live my own truth, and I think that’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but ironically it should also be the easiest.”
A few words that demonstrate Shawn’s new perspective on his music. And it is that the artist wants to continue to connect with his audience in the most faithful way.
new music is coming
But the big news for Shawn Mendes fans comes at the end of the interview. And it is that the Canadian star is already working on new music. Here is how he confessed: “I’m back in the studio making music. I want to keep everything very simple for now and focus on the present moment, and if, as we discussed, I can still be genuine and true today, chances are I can do more at the future.”
Although it will have to wait, Shawn’s return to the studio is great news for his fandom, who are eagerly awaiting the star’s new music.