Sunderland talent Tom A Smith releases new single and tour dates, including hometown show

18-year-old Tom from East Lainton is a true rising star, garnering accolades from the likes of Sir Elton John and broadcasting on BBC Radio 1, Radio X and Absolute Radio.

He’s already played at top festivals across the country and just performed at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee.

This month, Tom released his new single “Weirdo” from his newly announced EP3 on June 30, announcing an extensive UK tour for November-December 2023, which is now on sale. He also announced that he will appear on Channel 4. Sunday brunch.

The tour will take the singer/songwriter and his band to an indie/rock sound across the UK, culminating in a local show at the Firehouse in Sunderland on 8th December.

EP3 includes the new single ‘Weirdo’ as well as recent singles ‘Little Bits’ and ‘Like You Do’, the latter co-written with Miles Kane and Oscar Robertson. , co-produced by Dave Burdon. The demo track ‘Me’, a cover of Swedish House Mafia’s ‘Don’t You Worry Child’ and the original version of what became ‘Like You Do’ before Miles Kane joined, was written by Tom. It helped us take it in new and exciting directions.

Tom, who will be playing the left field stage at this year’s Glastonbury, said, “When I write or record tracks, I don’t really think about a particular theme or style. I just like writing bangers. only,” he said.

“I love working with Larry Hibbitt and am proud of the work on EP3. The track I wrote with Miles Kane is absolutely huge and I get great reactions every time I play it live. I guess.

“This EP also contains some of my favorite songs I’ve ever written lyrically (‘The Worst’ is yet to come) and is especially dear to my heart. Don’t You Worry Child. My cover of is one of my favorite live shows, and I thought it would be.” “

Adding about Weird, he said, “I love Weird. I always wanted to write something a little silly, and seeing the reaction live, I know it makes people smile.” We do it so people can relate to it.” In a way, we are all weirdos. “

EP3 was selected by Elton John to participate in the British Summer Time show at Hyde Park, Glastonbury, Burn on the Farm, the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the season opener at Leeds. It follows last year’s whirlwind of incredible live performances, including appearances. A festival where more than 6000 music fans gather.

He was also announced as Apple Music’s Up Next Artist of September and Amazon Music’s Artist of the Month.

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