The Zane Lowe Interview Series

Shawn Mendes

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Nov 19, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Post-Tour Anxiety

  • Shawn Mendes experienced anxiety and stress after his tour, hindering his creativity.
  • He took a month off in the English countryside to reflect and settle his mind.
ANECDOTE

Creative Genius

  • Mendes' driver recommended an Elizabeth Gilbert masterclass about a 'creative genius'.
  • Inspired, Mendes applied this concept in a studio, letting go of control and allowing the music to flow.
INSIGHT

Subconscious Creativity

  • Mendes shifted from being 80% in his head to a more subconscious creative process.
  • He realized that pre-conceived notions of the end result can hinder creativity.
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