Sam Smith News

Critically acclaimed artist Until The Ribbon Breaks releases new single 'Nature Mother' featuring Emoni Wilkins. The song addresses environmental concerns and the connection between humanity and nature. Watch the official music video and listen to the track now.

GEORGIA GETS BY has released their debut EP 'Fish Bird Baby Boy' on Luminelle Recordings. Check out the latest release from this exciting new artist. Having cut her teeth in the popular pop group BROODS, touring internationally as headliners and opened for pop titans like Taylor Swift, HAIM, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith, and more.

The Things I Left Unsaid is the culmination of a profound journey through emotions, pain, and invaluable lessons acquired over the course of the past year. The period marked Jamie Miller’s transformative journey through the challenges of the ever-changing music industry, navigating heartache, and confronting numerous hardships.

Michael Kearns’ sixteenth solo show, It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir, has been chosen as part of the line-up of the inaugural Circa: Queer Histories Festival with a one-night only performance on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:00pm.

Split into five distinct sections based on the story of Dante’s Inferno and helmed by director Will Baker (Kylie Minogue) and choreographers Brian and Scott Nicholson (Ariana Grande), the world-class show traversed Kim’s discography and her greatest hits – which included a a section devoted Slut Pop before TURN OFF THE LIGHT. Check out photos!

Michael Kearns presents his 16th Solo Show It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir as part of CIRCA: Queer Histories Festival October 11, 2023 at the LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valenti Theatre. Long-time collaborator Ryland Shelton directs Michael. Michael graciously agreed to this, our fourth interview.

Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick, who co-wrote and produced Dua Lipa’s “New Rules” and “Don’t Start Now” and Selina Gomez’s “Bad Liar,” “Got Me Started” samples “Shooting Stars” from Australian electronic duo Bag Raiders. Troye Sivan wrote the songs for his new album with Oscar Görres (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sam Smith), and more.

Jim Verraros is a prominent singer, recognized for his outstanding performance on American Idol Season 1, where he achieved a top ten placement. His recent release, 'Take A Bow,' has been garnering attention in the music scene. Notably, Jim Verraros made American Idol history by being one of the first contestants to openly come out as gay. This courageous step paved the way for many others within the music and entertainment industry to embrace and express their authentic selves.

Irish musician Glen Hansard is sharing the new song “There’s No Mountain”. The song points forward, to the virtue of simply pressing on, despite cataclysms global and personal that might challenge any stable orbit. Watch the new music video now!

Previously shelved after partially leaking and leaving fans clamoring for more, Problematique has been unearthed from the vault as 10 tracks. It features “Born Again,” a self-assured burst of fun in title track “Problematique,” sultry bop “Deeper,” and “All She Wants” – a materialistic, tongue-in-cheek anthem featuring the iconic Paris Hilton.

Applications are now open for British Youth Music Theatre's 2024 New Music Theatre Award.

Troye Sivan will release the second single from his new album, Something To Give Each Other, next week. He wrote the songs for the new album with Oscar Görres (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sam Smith), Ian Kirkpatrick (Dua Lipa, Britney Spears), Leland (Selena Gomez, Ava Max) and Styalz Fuego (Khalid, Imagine Dragons). Listen to a preview now!

Just getting back from dazzling crowds at The Town in Brazil, and ahead of her Feed the Beast World Tour, GRAMMY-winning international pop sensation and critically acclaimed songwriter Kim Petras has shared reimagined, symphonic, 7-piece string ensemble performances of fan favorites from her acclaimed debut album Feed The Beast. Watch the video!

Nicki Minaj is set for a triumphant return to the MTV stage, reprising her dual role as show emcee and performer for the 2023 “VMAs.” Bebe Rexha, Charli D'Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, and more will appear.

Recently performing at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, and Red Rocks, Izzy is currently on tour with ODESZA and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry – including touring with Sam Smith, Coldplay, and Justin Bieber.

Houses on The Moon Theater Company has announced the lineup of performers and special guests headlining their AMPLIFY 2023 Gala Celebration on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Learn more about the event here!

Nott worked with composer/producer Noah Beresin (Christine & the Queens, Blood Orange, Santigold) on Fish Bird Baby Boy, in addition to enlisting friends she’d made throughout her long professional career like Suzy Shinn (Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, Fitz and the Tantrums) and Seth Paris, and more contributing. Watch the video now!

The heavy and sinister groove-laden track explores the concept of making a Mephistophelian bargain for diabolical favors to achieve your Hollywood dreams. The song was recorded at Fab Factory Studios and produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, Plain White T’s), with mixing and mastering done by Grammy Winner Jett Galindo.

Explore the world premiere of Michael Kearns' 'It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir' at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, CA. Don't miss this unique voice defined by hope, reality, desire, tragedy, and promise. Tickets available now.

What did our critic think of SAM SMITH - GLORIA TOUR at Xcel Energy Center? Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY®, BRIT, Golden Globe and Oscar winning artist/songwriter Sam Smith has announced GLORIA The Tour – their first North American run since 2018. Jessie Reyez, who guests on Sam’s album, Gloria, will be the special guest.