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Shawn Mendes redefines himself with a soulful dive into vulnerability

By Mariana Contreras, Life & Culture Editor • November 23, 2024

As foreshadowed by its title, “Shawn” — released Nov. 15 — allows listeners to get close and personal with the Canadian singer-songwriter as he shares the battles he’s been fighting since the release of “Wonder” in 2020. After canceling his 2022 world tour to take care of his mental health and going through a somewhat public breakup with Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes shares part of his journey in this album full of rootsy folk-rock lullabies.

Review: Singles for the week of 9/8

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • September 8, 2017

“Too Good at Goodbyes” Sam Smith Released Sept. 8 Universal Music Operations Sam Smith’s “Too Good at Goodbyes” is a sweet slow piece of romantic melodrama. Smith’s...

Party’s Over, I’ll Cry If I Want To

By Jared Dionne • October 22, 2011

I don’t want any readers to have the misconception that this is an electro-music blog. It’s not. That genre just happens to be where all the action is right now. I also don’t want anyone to think this is a blog that is dedicated to mourning band break-ups. Sometimes it is, but that’s not its…