A Shawn Mendes comeback is imminent. In a stripped-back Instagram put up Thursday (March 7), the 25-year-old singer-songwriter revealed that he’s returning to the stage with new music in tow, confirming plans to launch a brand new album within the close to future.
Sharing a black-and-white picture of him enjoying the guitar outside — sans shirt — Mendes wrote, “It’s been a very very long time since i final performed reside.”
“I’m so excited to share that I’ll be headlining Rock In Rio on Sept twenty second,” he continued. “I’ve missed being on stage and seeing you all in individual a lot!”
In accordance with a poster Mendes included in his put up, the “Stitches” singer will carry out Sept. 22 on the two-weekend Rio de Janeiro competition, which kicks off Sept. 13. Additionally on the lineup are Travis Scott, Think about Dragons, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and extra.
The star, who hasn’t launched an album since 2020’s Billboard 200-topping Surprise, went on to disclose {that a} new LP is underway. “I’ve additionally been engaged on a brand new album and that i can’t wait to play these new songs reside for you,” he added in his put up. “See you there. eu te amo!!!!”
The information comes nearly two years after Mendes canceled his 2022 world tour, citing struggles along with his psychological well being. “After talking extra with my staff and dealing with an unimaginable group of well being professionals, it has turn out to be extra clear that I must take the time I’ve by no means taken personally, to floor myself and are available again stronger,” he mentioned in a press release on the time.
Since then, the “Deal with You Higher” musician has launched a pair singles, together with June’s “What the Hell Are We Dying For?” and “Witness Me” with Jacob Collier, Stormzy and Kirk Franklin.
See Mendes’ announcement beneath.
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