Shawn Mendes, the talented musician we all love, made a heartfelt announcement on Wednesday, October 9th, revealing that his highly anticipated fifth studio album will now be hitting the shelves on November 15th instead of the previously scheduled October 18th release date.
In a touching statement shared on his Instagram stories, Mendes explained, “My team and I have decided to push the album release date to November 15th. We just need a little bit more time to bring some new inspirations and ideas to life.” The Señorita singer expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying, “I love you guys; thank you for being so patient; I can’t wait to see you guys at the next few shows.”
But wait, there’s more exciting news! Mendes also announced the release of a concert film titled For Friends and Family Only on November 14, a day before his album drops. In an emotional Instagram post, Mendes shared, “This was my first time performing the album and my first show back in 2 years. It was really beautiful. I really wanted you all to be able to experience it.”
The concert film, filmed at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, New York, promises to give fans an intimate look at Mendes’ creative journey that shaped his music, revealing the inspiration and personal stories behind each track from the upcoming record.
Since announcing his fifth album on July 31, Mendes has treated us to multiple singles like Nobody Knows, Why Why Why, and Isn’t That Enough. A press release accompanying the project’s announcement described the album as Mendes’ “most musically intimate and lyrically honest work to date.”
Mendes also opened up about his recording process for the album on Instagram, sharing that returning to the studio after a much-needed break for his mental health was a healing experience. He expressed his pride in the “12 beautiful finished songs” he was able to create.
For those unfamiliar with Mendes’ journey, he made the difficult decision to postpone and ultimately cancel his 2022 world tour to prioritize his mental well-being. Reflecting on this decision in a recent podcast appearance, Mendes described it as the “hardest” and “greatest” decision he’s ever made.
Exciting news for fans: Tickets for For Friends and Family Only will be available for purchase on October 24 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET on FriendsandFamilyFilm.com. Get ready to experience the magic of Shawn Mendes like never before!
