ALL ABOUT SHAWN MATHEWS
Shawn Mathews is a 21-year-old multi-talented musician blending cross-genre elements to channel a distinctive sound, fusing pop, indie, and R&B. Powered by strong basslines, memorable guitar riffs, innovative instrumentals, and vibrant synths, Shawn’s music is as chameleonic as the elements influencing him to create.
Born and based in Pennsylvania, the young artist first emerged in 2019 with singles such as Bad Habit and Emotional later signing with his college’s label, VALE, in 2020, for the release of his debut EP, Blue. Towards the end of 2020, Mathews released two singles, Wanna Be and Next To Me landing him articles and placements from sources such as Lyrical Lemonade, Fashionably Early, A1234, Qore Music and more.
At the beginning of 2021, Mathews released his first single of the year, Sunshine The single was featured on several Spotify Editorial Playlists such as Good Vibes, young & free, Study Break, Fresh Finds: Pop, Fresh Finds, and Jasmine and has over 750k streams to date just on Spotify alone. Earmilk called Sunshine a sun-kissed anthem and an all-year-round bop with its elevating qualities.
His latest single Honest is an instant hit with fans of his music and has been featured on the Varsity Bars and Young and Free Spotify editorial playlists within less than a week of its release.
February 3, 2021
Single - Sunshine
Featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds playlists, Sunshine is an upbeat guitar-driven song about better, happier, and sunnier days after feelings of hopelessness. Shawn's first release of 2021, the song is lyrically and sonically filled with sunshine with positivity. Do not miss the outro at the end which is one of the highlights of the track.
October 16, 2020
Single - Next To Me
Next to me is a romantic song about longing to have that special someone physically right next to you. The song has the bedroom/indie pop/rock type of feel similar to Dominic Fike, Omar Apollo, and The Wallows. Highlights include a catchy chorus, solid hook, and an old record store vibe.
October 16, 2020
Single - Wanna Be
Wanna Be is a romantic song about wanting to be with someone you love. Wanna Be includes an earworm chorus with earnest vocals. Shared on most blogs as one of the playlist favorites to close out 2020, Wanna Be is sure to become your on repeat track.
April 28, 2020
EP- Blue
Shawn's debut EP Blue is a collection of six songs ranging from pop to lofi hiphop. The album represents the shades of feeling blue and heartbroken. The EP was released as a part of VALE records, a college record label from Pennsylvania,
2020
Single - Bad Habit
One of his earliest singles, Bad Habit is a simple, catchy single with lyrics like You're my bad habit, I wanna be attached to you.
February 2020
Single - Emotional
Emotional, like the name suggests an emotional song, sure to make you emotional!