Shawn Mendes shows his first new music since last year's hit “There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back,” arguing for his versatility as an artist standing his own. Beyoncé proteges Chloe x Halle brings a carefully calibrated, precociously clever debut album in the style of their mentor. Diplo partners with Lil Xan for a woozy, party-ready house track of the new EP California. Synth-pop duo Marian Hill returns to form on the sharp new song “Anders.” And Justin Timberlake's show openers, The Shadowboxers, find a catchy groove.

“In My Blood,” Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes is less than 20. But with “In My Blood” and “Lost in Japan”, two new singles who released the wildly popular singer-songwriter, prior to a menacing album, Mendes is here to prove he's not just a teen sensation, but a bona fide artist with lasting power. While 'Lost in Japan' leans R&B, 'In My Blood' is a soulful pop-rock song, based on the likes of Kings of Leon. Sweeping from an intimate acoustic opening to a stadion-ready choir, Mendes has struck a chord that is sure to speak to the hustle and bustle of his generation: “Look through my phone again, feeling anxious,” he reflects. “Afraid to be alone again, I hate this.” In a moment of uncertainty and activism, his brand of sincerity feels particularly appropriate. “Sometimes I feel like giving up, but I just can't,” he says, making the song some constructive magic. “It's not in my blood.”

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