Sam Smith has released a new single and announced their fifth studio album, which the singer says will give an “honest account” of their life over the past few years.
The 34-year-old released the lead single, My Guy, on Wednesday, ahead of their upcoming album, Hazel Eyes. The record is set to drop on August 21 and will be Smith’s first since 2023’s Gloria, which featured the hit single Unholy with Kim Petras.
Album Announcement and Tracklist Reveal
Sharing the news with their 14.1 million followers on Instagram, Smith wrote: “I am so excited to bring this piece of work and music to you. An honest account of my life the last few years, and a sweet escape for anyone who needs it. I believe, after this record more than ever, that love is a cure and music is a sanctuary and honesty is my north star. I can’t wait to share it with you all. Thanks for sticking round all these years to listen.”
Smith also revealed the tracklist, which opens with Everlasting Love, followed by the title track Hazel Eyes and Moondance, featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Feist. The album will also feature the TwoCity Chorus choir, a gospel group that sang on Smith’s 2025 single To Be Free.
Smith's Musical Journey and Chart Success
The English singer-songwriter rose to fame after featuring on the 2012 Disclosure track, Latch. A year later, they achieved their first number one song on the Naughty Boy single La La La before topping the charts with a total of eight songs, including Money On My Mind, Stay With Me, and Lay Me Down. Smith has also had three number one albums: their 2015 debut In The Lonely Hour, 2017’s The Thrill Of It All, and 2023’s Gloria.
