Pias news – Tom Smith announces debut solo album ‘there is nothing in the dark  that isn’t there in the light’
TOM SMITH ANNOUNCES HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
"THERE IS NOTHING IN THE DARK THAT ISN'T THERE IN THE LIGHT"
OUT ON DECEMBER 5, 2025 VIA PLAY IT AGAIN SAM

single broken time 
Broken Time - Single by Tom Smith | Spotify
Tom Smith has  announced details of his debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark Which Isn't There In The Light. Released on Play It Again Sam on Friday December 5, 2025 — and having released a taster from the album, Lights Of New York City in June — Tom has today shared the latest track to be lifted from the long-player, Life Is For Living.

Talking about the track, Tom said:
""Life is for living, any way you want, life is for living, live it 'till it's gone..." Iain [Archer] (producer) 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."

After two decades fronting Editors and releasing two albums with Smith & Burrows, Tom Smith is finally stepping into solo territory with There Is Nothing In The Dark Which Isn't There In The Light. Motivated by a desire to reconnect with 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 attempted to shape these songs with long-time collaborator Andy Burrows but ultimately decided to take a more solitary path, enlisting producer Iain Archer instead. Together, they crafted a record built around emotional honesty, acoustic textures, and themes of connection, memory, and resilience. The opening track, Deep Dive, became the album's emotional anchor, setting a tone of gentle hope in the face of loneliness.

Throughout the album, Smith balances stripped-back arrangements with cinematic flourishes, creating a dynamic range—from the minimalist ache of Broken Time to the sweeping drama of Life Is For Living.  Despite his initial goal of solo authorship, Smith found deep creative synergy with Archer, shaping songs through mutual experimentation.

Tracks like Lights Of New York City evoke nostalgic longing, while Northern Line and How Many Times reflect on friendships and past experiences. The album closes with Saturday, a bittersweet snapshot of fleeting intimacy. Though marked by melancholy, the record ultimately resonates with hope—highlighting Smith's evolution as a songwriter and his yearning to create music that reflects the essence of who he is.

TRACKLISTING
Deep Dive

How Many Times

Endings Are Breaking My Heart

Life Is For Living

Broken Time

Lights Of New York City

Souls

Northern Line

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