Sunderland, alt-rock firebrand Tom A. Smith marks the beginning of a new era on Fiction Records with the release of 'Fashion'.
Co-produced with Barry Hyde and mixed by Ali Chant, ‘Fashion’ bursts with urgent guitars, razor-sharp hooks and Smith’s unmistakable vocal grit. “I’m really excited for everyone to hear what we’ve created,” Tom says. “It’s become a staple of the live set and points the way to our new sound.”
On signing to Fiction, Tom adds: “Signing to Fiction is incredible. So many of my influences came through this label and I feel that connection already. It’s a real honour, and ‘Fashion’ feels like the perfect way to kick off this new era.”
Listen to ‘Fashion’ on the Sunderland Fan playlist.
Still only 21, Tom A. Smith has already dazzled at Glastonbury (twice), BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, BST Hyde Park (invited by Elton John), and opened Leeds Festival to 6,000 fans. He’s toured or shared stages with Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Lathums, The Mysterines, Courteeners, Miles Kane, DMA’s, and more. Viral cover performances have drawn praise from Iman Bowie, Morrissey, Nile Rodgers, Tim Booth and Blossoms, underscoring a talent whose reach already spans generations.
Armed with a relentless work ethic, electrifying live show and now the backing of Fiction Records, Tom A. Smith steps confidently into his next phase, one that begins with the swaggering anthem ‘Fashion’ and promises much more to come.
