Sam Smith has inaugurated September of 2026 by revolutionizing the musical landscape with his fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, and an exclusive residency at the London Coliseum. Moving away from commercial synthesizers and maximalist electronic pop, this new project under Capitol Records embraces a raw, acoustic, and organic instrumentation featuring jazz, folk, and traditional gospel.

The album serves as a nostalgic ode to New York City and marks Smith’s debut as a co-producer alongside Simon Aldred, prioritizing vocal warmth over digital production. To showcase this transformation live, the artist has scheduled a series of eight intimate concerts at the historic London Coliseum between September 8 and 19 as part of the «To Be Free» international tour.

This intimate artistic shift and rapidly sold-out residency further cement Sam Smith as one of the most versatile and courageous creators of the contemporary musical generation. You can read more about Sam Smith’s latest releases at Capitol Records.