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India Shawn is unfiltered, fearless, and always evolving. The Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter has long been admired for her raw storytelling, effortlessly making listeners feel like they’re catching up with an old friend. Now, as she steps into a new chapter, she’s bringing a fresh sonic evolution to 2026—one that’s deeply authentic yet undeniably new.
This June, India Shawn returns with her genre-bending new single, “Kill Switch.” The song highlights India’s mesmerizing voice and weaves the story of reclaiming one’s power. “Kill Switch” germinated the morning of the recording session with India waking of with the phrase “anybody else but you.” When India arrived at the studio, Livvy Bennett and Michael Hunter (of indie rock band Mamalarky) were jamming on ideas that would shape the song, and that line clicked perfectly into place over the chords. D’Mile brought the production to life, and Varren Wade helped flesh out the melody and lyrics. Said India, “’Kill Switch’” is an unexpected shift, as I move away from the familiar shadows of unreturned love and reclaim the power to decide my own fate. It’s a song about recognizing the potential danger of crossing the line from friends to lovers, and trying to safeguard what’s real before it becomes too messy; “this could turn from a good thing to hate, keep it shallow for our own sake.”
India Shawn recently released “There Must Be A God”—the soul-stirring anthem that served as the end-credit song for Andscape’s Hulu film “She Taught Love” —India continues to solidify her space as a voice that moves between the celestial and the familiar, carrying echoes of something eternal yet intimately known. The official music video debuted on Vevo on December 6, 2024, followed by a mesmerizing live performance that reaffirmed her ability to captivate audiences with her ethereal and emotive style.
Her critically acclaimed album Before We Go (Deeper) cemented her as a powerhouse in alternative R&B, earning praise from Billboard, NPR, UPROXX, and Noisey. Having penned hits for Chris Brown, Monica, and Keri Hilson, and performed alongside Kanye West’s Sunday Service and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, India has long been an artist’s artist—respected, studied, and celebrated by those in the know.
Now, with a revitalized creative spirit and a clear vision, India is ready to take center stage once again. Her next phase is not just about keeping up with the moment—it’s about defining it. With new music, a refined artistic direction, and an undeniable presence, she continues to push the boundaries of alternative R&B, proving that evolution is the heartbeat of true artistry.
This time, the world is listening.
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INDIA SHAWN LEANS INTO THE MOMENT ON NEW EP
SUBJECT TO CHANGE – EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY D’MILE
OUT NOW VIA VANTA MUSIC
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Subject To Change EP artwork (download hi-res asset HERE)
Los Angeles, CA (May 1, 2026) — After four years of evolution, introspection, and self-discovery, R&B songstress India Shawn returns with her long-awaited EP, Subject To Change, out now via VANTA Music. A sonically lush and deeply personal body of work, the six-track project explores the uncertainty that surrounds life’s major transitions. It’s executive produced by Grammy® and Oscar® winner D’Mile, with contributions from Lucky Daye (“Cotton Candy Blvd”).
Speaking about the new EP, India Shawn shares: “Falling in and out of feelings. Nothing is fixed, everything is in flux. My new EP, ‘Subject To Change,’ moves through sonic worlds from bright, airy ‘Marmalade’ to the dark, melancholic ‘Multiplicity.’ Nothing ever really stays the same, especially matters of the heart, and I wanted the music to move as fluidly as we do.”
Coinciding with the EP release, India unveils the official video for “Marmalade” – a flirtatious, feel-good cut that harkens back to the ‘70’s-inspired sound of her previous work. The accompanying visual mirrors the song’s nostalgia, too. It tells the story of someone longing for the night not to end, surrounded by bodies in motion, all sweating, connecting, and losing themselves on the dance floor. Watch HERE.
That same ethos carries into the core of Subject To Change, where everything moves a little slower and every moment feels meant to be savored. With lyrics that feel like a conversation and production that draws you in, the rest of the EP unfolds like a journal entry. From the diary-like “Til’ Infinity” to the Billboard-approved “Rain On Me,” and the fearless vulnerability of “Multiplicity,” India’s latest release resonates with anyone who understands that change is constant. It also crystallizes the retro-futurist sound she’s honed over the last decade, set against the backdrop of a world in flux.
Subject To Change builds on the narrative depth introduced with 2021’s acclaimed album, BEFORE WE GO, and the equally attuned extended version, BEFORE WE GO (DEEPER). Over the years, India has continued to turn heads and expand her audience, steadily evolving into one of this generation’s brightest R&B stars. From touring with Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals to her celebrated NPR Tiny Desk performance, she has forged a path defined by unfiltered honesty and sophisticated sonics.
Subject To Change Tracklist:
- Marmalade
- Til’ Infinity
- Cotton Candy Blvd (feat. Lucky Daye)
- Rain On Me
- Kill Switch
- Multiplicity
Photo credit: Rashida Zagon (download hi-res asset HERE)
ABOUT INDIA SHAWN
India Shawn is on the precipice of a major breakthrough. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter first turned heads with Origin — a project driven by pure intention. The EP quietly made waves and caught the attention of those who recognized something undeniable in her voice. From there, she continued fortifying her catalog with 2015’s joint effort featuring James Fauntleroy, Outer Limits. In the intervening years, India lent her voice as background support for some of the most respected names in music, including Anderson .Paak, Daniel Caesar, Willow Smith, and The Internet. But even when she stood behind others, she never lost sight of who she was becoming. After aligning with Epic Records in 2021, India released her critically acclaimed LP BEFORE WE GO (DEEPER). When that chapter closed, it didn’t mark an end, but a new direction. Instead of going quiet, India re-emerged with a new deal at VANTA Music – the brainchild of Grammy® and Oscar®-winning producer D’Mile, and his partner, Grammy®-winning mix engineer John Kercy – and immediately hit the ground running, consummating her rise with a slew of singles: “There Must Be a God (From ‘She Taught Love’), “Kill Switch,” and “Cotton Candy Blvd” featuring Lucky Daye. Now, India stands at the edge of something transformative. As everything begins to fall into place, one thing is clear: India’s path forward holds an essence that is, and always will be, subject to change.
ABOUT VANTA MUSIC
Centered in a promise to usher in a new era of artistic respect and equality, VANTA Music is steadfast in the belief that ethical consciousness is synonymous with musical brilliance. The imprint is determined to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships that defy the grimly transactional nature of the industry. By artists, for artists, and equipped with a holistic understanding of what will drive change, VANTA Music is shaping a musical landscape that’s diverse, equitable and pulsating with melody. It’s not just business – it’s personal. It’s cultural. It’s a community.
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INDIA SHAWN CRAVES A LOVE THAT LASTS ON IMPASSIONED NEW SINGLE “RAIN ON ME”
ANNOUNCES NEW EP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY D’MILE
DUE MAY 1ST VIA VANTA MUSIC
“Rain On Me” single artwork (download hi-res asset HERE)
Los Angeles, CA (April 3, 2026) — Today, acclaimed singer-songwriter India Shawn proudly announces her forthcoming EP, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, set for release on May 1st via VANTA Music. The announcement is paired with her lush new single “Rain On Me,” marking the alt-R&B artist’s first solo offering this year. Listen HERE and watch the visualizer HERE.
“‘Rain On Me’ is the feeling every woman wants,” India Shawn says of the track. “To be loved in abundance and to feel secure with someone who sees her value and shows up for her fully.”
The fan favorite steps fully into 2026 with a heartfelt earworm that puts her vulnerability front and center. Produced by Grammy® and Oscar®-winning R&B savant D’Mile, “Rain On Me” blends strummed acoustic guitar with a driving bassline that murmurs beneath India’s delicate croon. The track reflects a quiet craving for the effortless warmth of being loved (“Just keep loving me with a purpose/Spoil me ‘cause you know I’m worth it”). It immediately sets a late-night, atmospheric mood, offering a glimpse into the emotional terrain of India’s forthcoming EP.
“Rain On Me” is the lead single from SUBJECT TO CHANGE, a cohesive, concept record that feels extremely personal yet universally resonant. The EP crystallizes the sound India has been honing across her prolific discography over the last decade. It builds on the narrative depth introduced with 2021’s acclaimed album, BEFORE WE GO, and the equally attuned extended version, BEFORE WE GO (DEEPER). As anticipation builds for what’s next, India has steadily evolved into one of alternative R&B’s most refined voices. From touring with Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals to her celebrated NPR Tiny Desk performance, she has forged a path defined by unfiltered honesty and sophisticated sonics.
While India Shawn’s momentum continues to surge, the new music heralds the arrival of her next chapter following last year’s pair of singles: “Kill Switch,” and the dreamy “Cotton Candy Blvd” featuring Lucky Daye.
Listen to “Rain On Me” above and stay tuned for more from India Shawn coming soon.
Photo credit: Ryder (download hi-res asset HERE)
ABOUT INDIA SHAWN
India Shawn is on the precipice of a major breakthrough. She spent years as a background singer working with artists like Anderson .Paak, Daniel Caesar, Willow Smith, and The Internet before launching a successful solo career. But before the music, there was church. She was the daughter of a worship leader who felt more at home on a church stage than anywhere else.
India found her voice early, delivering performances with a natural confidence at neighborhood gatherings and talent shows that whispered of future greatness.
Her path into the music industry began almost like fate. Singing “Fallen” (by Mya) under her breath while leaving a Best Buy in Atlanta, she was overheard and invited to a recording studio for the very first time. Hearing herself on a microphone changed everything. What followed was a grind defined by growth: demoing records, forming a writing collective (called Full Circle), and eventually landing a publishing deal that pulled her back home to Los Angeles.
Surrounded by industry greats, India sharpened her pen and her ear, but that experience came with hard lessons. Soon enough, though, she quickly realized that writing for others sometimes felt like a disconnect from her own truth, and over time, she chose herself.
In 2012, she stepped away from chasing placements, returning to Atlanta to finish her degree in sociology at Georgia State University. In doing so, she was able to reconnect with her purpose. That reset gave birth to her first solo release, Origin, a project driven by pure intention. The EP quietly made waves and caught the attention of those who recognized something undeniable in her voice. As a result, community became her foundation, and collaboration her fuel.
She continued fortifying her catalog with 2015’s joint effort featuring James Fauntleroy, Outer Limits. But the journey was far from linear. After moving back to Los Angeles in 2018, India rebuilt from the ground up. She was delivering food, singing in wedding bands, and lending her voice as background support for some of the most respected names in music. But even when she stood behind others, she never lost sight of who she was becoming.
India’s resilience carried her into a major-label deal with Epic Records, a milestone met with both opportunity and challenge as the world slowed during the pandemic. Even then, she adapted. After aligning with the label, in 2021, India released her critically acclaimed LP BEFORE WE GO (DEEPER). Then came an era without Epic. When that chapter closed, it didn’t mark an end, but a new direction.
Instead of going quiet, India re-emerged with a new deal at VANTA Music – the brainchild of Grammy® and Oscar®-winning producer D’Mile, and his partner, Grammy®-winning mix engineer John Kercy – and immediately hit the ground running, consummating her rise with a slew of singles: “There Must Be a God (From ‘She Taught Love’), “Kill Switch,” and “Cotton Candy Blvd” featuring Lucky Daye.
Now, India stands at the edge of something transformative. Grounded in mindfulness, connected to community, and more aligned than ever, she’s stepping fully into her identity. Not just as a vocalist or songwriter, but as an artist in every sense. As everything begins to fall into place, one thing is clear: India’s path forward holds an essence that is, and always will be, subject to change.
ABOUT VANTA MUSIC
Centered in a promise to usher in a new era of artistic respect and equality, VANTA Music is steadfast in the belief that ethical consciousness is synonymous with musical brilliance. The imprint is determined to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships that defy the grimly transactional nature of the industry. By artists, for artists, and equipped with a holistic understanding of what will drive change, VANTA Music is shaping a musical landscape that’s diverse, equitable and pulsating with melody. It’s not just business – it’s personal. It’s cultural. It’s a community.
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INDIA SHAWN RELEASES “GONE” SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO
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“She blends sultry vocals with vulnerable songwriting. ‘Kill Switch’ is a masterclass in emotional clarity.”
– NPR
“India Shawn has a voice that flows like honey and lyrics that cut to the heart.”
– The Fader
“The singer-songwriter is moving into new sonic territory on her latest; a fearless reinvention produced by D’Mile.”
– okayplayer
“India Shawn, Lucky Daye and D’Mile are a lethal combination.”
– Vibe
“Shawn’s voice soars.”
– Wonderland
One of music’s most dynamic and powerful voices, India Shawn released her new single and video for “Gone” today. The song, written by India Shawn, D’Mile, Bianca “Blush” Atterbery and Jean Baptiste Kouame, continues Shawn’s self-empowering and relatable style of penning memorable and instantly catchy storytelling. The production (produced by Oscar® and Grammy® winner D’Mile and engineered by D’Mile and Grammy® winner John Kercy) is loaded with unexpected gems – surf guitars, whistling, clapping, and culminates with a piano solo that embodies a feeling of freedom when you regain your sense of self.
The video clip was directed by David Maxwell, and gives a neo-Western cinematic scope to the Soul/Pop anthem, and highlights Shawn’s liberating and empowering vocals. India’s unique style, impossibly earthy and glam at the same time, add to the visual drama.
Said India Shawn about “Gone,” “’Gone’ isn’t just about someone leaving, it’s about what I gain in their absence. Peace. Clarity. Strength. This song is about being more than okay alone—it’s about finally feeling powerful in it. ‘Gone’ is about releasing what doesn’t serve you—not in bitterness, but in clarity. It’s me learning that being alone isn’t lonely when you’re finally honest about what you deserve. I wrote it from that moment where you stop fighting to fix something that keeps breaking you, and instead, you choose yourself. Sonically, I wanted to break out of my own box with this song. D’Mile and I kept pushing until it felt bigger than just a pretty track—it had to feel like an anthem for finally walking away and not looking back.”
India Shawn is currently on tour with Free Nationals and Giveon.
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INDIA SHAWN RELEASES “COTTON CANDY BLVD.”
FEATURING LUCKY DAYE
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PRESS ON INDIA SHAWN:
“India Shawn looped in Grammy and Oscar-winning R&B savant D’Mile for a shimmering piece of ‘70s-steeped soul. ‘Kill Switch’ feels both grandiose and intimate – a testament to the innate warmth of Shawn’s vocal performance.”
- Billboard Magazine
“Powerful new single, ‘Kill Switch’.”
- Vibe Magazine
“The singer-songwriter is moving into new sonic territory on her latest; a fearless reinvention produced by D’Mile.”
- okayplayer
“India Shawn returns with her most potent vocal performance to date on a story of reclamation poured over molasses-smooth psychedelic soul production.”
- Clash Magazine
One of music’s most mellifluous and intoxicating voices, India Shawn releases her new single, “Cotton Candy Blvd.,” featuring Grammy® Award-winning artist Lucky Daye. “Cotton Candy Blvd.” is textured and bold with an unexpected edge from something as sweet as cotton candy. True to India’s honest and unfeigned lyrics, “Cotton Candy Blvd.” speaks from a real and relatable place. There’s a warm embrace to the song, like a late summer drive you never want to end.
Said India Shawn of the song, “’Cotton Candy Blvd.’ is a summer night, a slow drive, and a long-awaited yes. I’ve been waiting just as long as the fans for this dream collab, and it delivers. There’s something magical about the way Lucky and I blended on the record. The song is sweet, but it’s got depth – it’s the tension before the kiss, the invitation and the promise. When I sing ‘I’m more than ready to love,’ I mean it.”
“Cotton Candy Blvd.” was written by India Shawn, Yonatan “Chiiild” Ayal, Alexander Duncan IV, Colin Munroe, D’Mile, Rudolph > Catwell II and Lucky Daye, produced by D’Mile and Yonatan “Chiiild” Ayal, and engineered by D’Mile and John Kercy.
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INDIA SHAWN RELEASES HOTLY ANTICIPATED
SINGLE & VIDEO FOR “KILL SWITCH”
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WATCH VIDEO HERE
On June 13, India Shawn returns with her genre-bending new single and video, “Kill Switch” on VANTA Music/Disney Music Group. The song highlights India’s mesmerizing voice and weaves the story of reclaiming one’s power. Said India, “’Kill Switch’” is an unexpected shift, as I move away from the familiar shadows of unreturned love and reclaim the power to decide my own fate. It’s a song about recognizing the potential danger of crossing the line from friends to lovers, and trying to safeguard what’s real before it becomes too messy; “this could turn from a good thing to hate, keep it shallow for our own sake.” “Kill Switch” was written by India Shawn, Varren Wade, D’Mile, Livvy Bennett and Michael Benjamin Hunter, and was produced by D’Mile, Livvy Bennett and Michael Benjamin Hunter.
The video was directed by Anne-Sophie Bine and co-stars India Shawn with actor/musician Luke James. The clip is a labyrinthine odyssey through love, loss and the unraveling of reality. India finds herself trapped in a shifting tapestry of her own past lives. As scenes collapse and identities blur, India must come to terms with the fact that some relationships aren’t meant to last.
VANTA Music is the label helmed by Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning producer and songwriter D’Mile, Grammy® Award-winning Engineer John Kercy and multi-hyphenate music executive Natalie Prospere. VANTA Music – Amplifying Culture.
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