British singer-songwriter Myles Smith today makes a powerful return with the release of his deeply emotive new EP, A Minute, A Moment..., featuring our focus track, 'Gold'.
After an extraordinary 18 months that saw him rise from grassroots acclaim to international recognition and fresh off a whirlwind tour across the United States and Australia – where he played to packed venues and received critical praise – Myles has channeled his experiences, reflections and growth into this six-track collection.
Written and recorded over the past year, the EP is a poignant snapshot of a transformative period in his life. Stripped back yet richly layered, A Minute, A Moment… finds Myles at his most raw and introspective, delving deep into themes of identity, love, heartbreak and self-discovery. “This EP has been a real labour of love, months of time, care, and everything I had to give.” Myles recently said of the EP in an Instagram post.
Listen to ‘Gold’ on North London Forever.
His signature blend of soulful vocals, acoustic textures, and heartfelt lyricism remains front and center, but there’s a new depth and maturity to his songwriting that signals an exciting new chapter in his artistic evolution. Marking a clear departure from his earlier EP A Minute…, which introduced his sound with youthful optimism and simplicity, this latest project embraces a more nuanced emotional landscape and refined sonic palette.
2024 was a landmark year for Myles. From winning the BRITs’ Rising Star award to being named BBC Introducing Artist of the Year and landing a spot on the BBC Sound of 2024 longlist, his rise has been nothing short of meteoric. His breakthrough single, ‘Stargazing’, became the biggest global hit of the year by a UK artist, spending 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassing over 730 million global Spotify streams. With over two billion streams across his catalogue, ‘Stargazing’ has cemented itself as a modern classic, topping airplay charts across the US, UK, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.
His moment at the 2025 BRIT Awards also made headlines for more than just the award and his stand-out performance. His powerful acceptance speech called on the government to do more to support the arts and ensure future generations have access to creative opportunities, echoing the very message of resilience and advocacy found in his music. Myles also lent his voice to Ed Sheeran’s recent grassroots campaign focused on music education and the survival of grassroots venues in the UK, adding his name to Ed’s open letter to
policymakers.
Behind the scenes, Myles himself is actively developing his own initiatives aimed at supporting young creatives – with more to be revealed in due course.
