MUMBAI: Rising singer-songwriter and producer Shaan Kambli returns with SOUTH, a soul-baring new single presented by NEXA Music. Rooted in the poignant hookline “Why does it all go south?”, the track is built as a monologue to a therapist — a raw pop confession framed within a Latin-influenced soundscape and elevated by Shaan’s bold vocal delivery.

The music video brings the concept to life by placing the entire performance inside a therapy session — blurring the line between vulnerability and performance, chaos and clarity.

From writing and production to instrumentation, mixing and mastering, SOUTH is entirely helmed by Shaan himself — reinforcing his reputation as a fully self-contained artist with a distinct sonic identity. Known for his defiant, emotionally resonant style, SOUTH marks another bold step forward in his evolving catalog.

“Once the chorus line came to me, I immediately felt like I was on a couch in a therapist’s office, throwing a big fuss and really testing her patience. I wish I never forget how to daydream.

It’s been great returning to Nexa after 5 years. Celebrating the new release with the brand has been like catching up with an old friend. Thank you Nexa Music!”
— Shaan Kambli

The release follows the success of Shaan’s breakout single Sweeter Than Sound, which crossed 3 million views on Instagram and garnered international traction from Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, as well as a growing fanbase back home. His work has even reached South Korea, where premier dance studio MOVE created a hook step for his chorus — a rare crossover moment for an Indian independent artist.

With SOUTH, Shaan continues to carve out his space in the indie pop scene — unfiltered, genre-fluid, and uniquely his own.

SOUTH is now streaming on all major platforms.