Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith is back with the latest instalment from his opening era with Fiction Records…
It has been a pivotal career chapter that has seen both the sound and stage presence evolve to new heights.
New single “SFX” is out now, and Tom commented: “I wanted this song to have a confidence that I don’t always feel when it comes to body image.
“I know I’m not alone in struggling with insecurities. ‘SFX’ is three minutes where I can dance and feel better about myself — and hopefully listeners can too.”
It follows his recent appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the announcement that Tom will perform at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in his home town.
Tom continues: “I’m really excited for Radio 1’s Big Weekend this year. It’s in Sunderland, my home city, and I know how incredible the crowd will be.”
He is also set to head out on a major UK headline tour this spring, along with support slots for Lottery Winners and The Maccabees.
And with Glastonbury, Leeds Festival, and Big Weekend performances already under his belt at the age of just 21, along with support slots for the likes of Elton John, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Miles Kane, Tom is no stranger to the big stages.
The live performances follow the release of his acclaimed EP Say What You Want via Fiction Records.
He is also set to portray Dave Stewart in the upcoming musical memoir film Ebony McQueen, so it’s safe to say that it’s an incredible time to be Tom A. Smith!
Listen to the new single HERE.
Live shows are listed below…
UK HEADLINE TOUR
26 Mar – Glasgow, King Tut’s
02 Apr – Manchester, Deaf Institute
03 Apr – Sheffield, Hallamshire Hotel
04 Apr – Leeds, Key Club
05 Apr – Newcastle, The Cluny
09 Apr – Southampton, Heartbreakers
10 Apr – Oxford, The Bullingdon
15 Apr – Bristol, Thekla
16 Apr – Norwich, Waterfront
18 Apr – Lincoln, Southside
22 Apr – London, The Lower Third
23 Apr – Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
25 Apr – Nottingham, Bodega
07 May – Aberdeen, Café Drummond
08 May – Dunfermline, PJ Molloys
09 May – Galashiels, MacArts
ADDITIONAL SHOWS & FESTIVALS
13 May – Hastings, White Rock Theatre (with The Lottery Winners)
15 May – The Great Escape, Brighton
16 May – London, The Forum (with The Lottery Winners)
21 May – Paris, Oberkampf Festival
23 May – BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Sunderland
19 Jun – Stockton Globe (with Amy MacDonald)
20 Jun – Isle of Wight Festival
27 Jun – Sheffield Steelyard (with The Sherlocks)
10 Jul – Plymouth Sound Factory Festival
11 Jul – Eden Sessions, Cornwall (with The Maccabees)
24 Jul – Together Again Festival, Chester
26 Jul – Truck Festival, Oxford
09 Aug – Boardmasters Festival, Cornwall
20 Aug – 110 Above Festival, Leicestershire
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