Sam Smith is getting into a brand new period. The GRAMMY, BRIT, Golden Globe, and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter has introduced their fifth studio album, ‘Hazel Eyes’, arriving August twenty first by way of Capitol Information. Alongside the announcement, Smith has launched the album’s lead single, ‘My Man’ – a buoyant celebration of requited love accompanied by an official music video.
Greater than three years within the making, ‘Hazel Eyes’ marks one in all Smith’s most private tasks thus far. The 12-track album sees the artist taking over a bigger artistic function behind the scenes as a producer whereas exploring themes of romance, vulnerability, self-reflection, and creative development.
“This album is an extremely particular document to me,” Smith stated in a press release. “I’ve been writing it for over three years with a really small group of gorgeous, expensive mates of mine. This album could be very private, and I really feel I’ve deepened myself as an artist by the making of it, by being a producer on the document, to strolling alongside this document from the begin to the end and pushing myself at each single flip.”
They added: “This document and this music is extremely romantic. I’ve discovered so many life classes by making this album, and I’ve documented all of it by the music.”
Co-produced by Smith alongside Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Avicii) and David Odlum, ‘Hazel Eyes’ was largely crafted in New York Metropolis, the place Smith now lives. Periods included contributions from indie icon Feist, multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, and acclaimed string arranger Rob Moose, with parts of the album recorded on the legendary Electrical Girl Studios. The end result blends influences from baroque pop, British folks, outlaw nation, and left-field R&B, whereas inserting Smith’s unmistakable vocals entrance and centre.
‘My Man’ gives the primary glimpse into that sonic world. Co-written by Smith, Feist, and Ismaily, the observe leans into euphoric devotion, celebrating the uncommon consolation of totally reciprocated love. Feist and Moses Sumney add playful, girl-group-inspired harmonies that underscore the music’s affectionate confidence. Earlier this week, Smith carried out the only on Later… with Jools Holland.
Sam Smith – My Man (Official Video)
The album announcement additionally coincides with a landmark dwell efficiency. On Friday, Smith will headline an intimate set on the Stonewall Nationwide Monument Customer Heart in New York Metropolis, kicking off Pleasure weekend with a efficiency on the first LGBTQ+ customer middle inside the U.S. Nationwide Park Service. The occasion celebrates the enduring legacy of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion whereas bringing one in all pop’s defining voices to one in all queer historical past’s most important landmarks.
‘Hazel Eyes’ arrives August twenty first by way of Capitol Information and is obtainable to pre-order right here.
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