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 2025—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.
Bio / Press Releases
INDIA SHAWN RELEASES “COTTON CANDY BLVD.”
FEATURING LUCKY DAYE
STREAM ON APPLE MUSIC / SPOTIFY / AMAZON
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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