TOM SMITH, frontman of EDITORS, has announced his solo debut album, ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark Which Isn’t There In The Light’, which will be released on December 5th via Play It Again Sam. After the English musician already gave a taste of the album in June with the song ‘Lights Of New York City,’ another new track, ‘Life Is For Living,’ is now available.After two decades as the frontman of EDITORS and two albums with SMITH & BURROWS, Tom Smith is taking the first step in his solo career with ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’. Motivated by the desire to return to the raw, acoustic beginnings of his songwriting, Smith set out to create something more intimate and personal, away from the collaborative nature of his band projects.
Initially, he tried to create these songs with his longtime friend and collaborator Andy Burrows, but ultimately opted for a more solitary path and instead brought in producer Iain Archer. Together they created an album characterized by emotional honesty, acoustic textures, and themes such as connection, memory, and resilience, embedded in melancholic sounds that nevertheless radiate hope.
Throughout the album, Smith strikes a balance between stripped-down arrangements and cinematic elements, creating a dynamic range - from the minimalist pain of ‘Broken Time’ to the rousing drama of ‘Life Is For Living.’ Tracks like ‘Lights Of New York City’ evoke a nostalgic longing, while ‘Northern Line’ and ‘How Many Times’ reflect on friendships and past experiences.
Regarding the new release, Smith says: “Life is for living, any way you want, life is for living, live it ‘till it’s gone… Iain and I stumbled across this line together, it felt like an empowering thing to say, and it spoke to the dreamlike hopeful nature of the song.”
Source: Press Release
