By Alissa Arunarsirakul // December 16, 2020
Making hidden hits from his bedroom, Shawn Mathews is a 20-year-old college student you need to keep your eyes on. With a gorgeous fusion of R&B and pop, Mathews incorporates the most delectable synths that’ll have you swooning in no time. As we’re deep into cuffing season, Mathews expresses his longing for a lover in his playful new single, “Next To Me.”
Drenched in irresistible guitars and driving bass lines, “Next To Me” emits Mathews’ mellow tendencies. With hints of indie rock, “Next To Me” showcases Mathews’ versatility, and we’re loving every second of it. If you haven’t already, we highly suggest you add Mathews to your radar immediately.
On “Next To Me,” Shawn Mathews shared,
“MY NEW SONG, ‘NEXT TO ME’ IS OUT NOW! PLEASE STREAM IT, I WILL LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Played the guitars and a bass guitar on this one myself again, and shout out to Mitch Bowers for playing the drums on the song!”
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