Shawn Mathews’ latest single ‘Next to Me’ is an all-too-relatable ode to the heartache and longing to have a loved one by your side.
“With all the truthfulness of his indie/bedroom pop foundations, ‘Next to Me’ is a fully formed, chilled out love song, that will have listeners hooked from their first listen.”
With cuffing season in full-swing, as well as a global health pandemic, Shawn Mathews’ latest single ‘Next to Me’ is an all-too-relatable ode to the heartache and longing to have a loved one by your side.
Channelling this ever-familiar romantic sentiment in his lyrics, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist proves his mastery of the craft by setting it against a mellow, indie-rock sonic backdrop. A musical chameleon of sorts, Mathews explores the more organic elements of music making in this most recent musical offering, playing live lead guitar, bass and drums on the track to create a real sense of nostalgia and authenticity. Laidback, funk-inspired guitar riffs dance amongst the artist’s lingering vocals, which carry his knack for writing unbelievably catchy music.
With all the truthfulness of his indie/bedroom pop foundations, ‘Next to Me’ is a fully formed, chilled out love song, that will have listeners hooked from their first listen.