Myles Smith

Myles Smith is a singer-songwriter who crafts music deeply rooted in personal stories and candid conversations with fans. His songs, like the widely praised "River," have resonated deeply with listeners, often serving as a lifeline during mental health crises. "A few people have said songs like 'River' particularly have helped them through a mental health crisis at some point," Myles shares. "They've told me it’s really pulled them out of a place where they weren’t able to release emotions. I wrote that song from my own journey of not being able to express things and feeling I was trapped. That was my way of letting go of it; and for that to be echoed and reflected in other people is so surreal."

Growing up, Myles found solace and inspiration in the music of artists who made him feel understood and liberated. "Green Day was one of the first artists who made me feel liberated in liking music that was different," he recalls. "Then there’s Adele, who really taught me not only how to write gut punches, but to be able to explore the depths of my emotions when it came to love. Labrinth was another person I idolised, as a young British black guy doing something so different at the time. It was a real nod to say 'hey, you don’t have to go down the route of grime, trap, rap or hip-hop.' You can make pop music as a black guy from England and still be accepted."

Myles also draws influence from British singer-songwriters like Mumford & Sons and Tom Odell, whose music often mirrors his own experiences and emotions. "These artists make me think 'damn, I’m reading my own journal in their music!'"

Embracing his role as an inspirational figure to new artists, much like Labrinth was to him, is something Myles is still adjusting to. "It’s still mad to me that people care enough to put me in their AirPods for three minutes a day. That these songs I write in my bedroom, or staring at a wall in LA or a shoddy Airbnb or stinky Sprinter, become people’s soundtracks. It’s so surreal. Even when I walk out on stage I still think ‘are they cheering for someone more important behind me?’ but I’m getting into the swing of it. I think we all suffer from a bit of imposter syndrome. It’s only now I’m starting to recognize ‘oh snap, people actually like me for what I’m doing!’ It’s an everyday task, it’s a journey in itself. I’ll probably write a song about it one day."

2024 shows no signs of slowing down for Myles. "I’m on the road relentlessly this year," he says. "I’m on tour through May and June, then I’ve got a few festivals booked for summer. I’m back over in the United States for two months. There’s a lot of touring this year! I’m writing non-stop, too! My writing schedule is perfectly interwoven with being on stage. Even on the road, I’ll play a gig, come off stage and write a song. I’m not trying to compare myself to Ed Sheeran, I’ve got a long way to go, but if you’ve ever watched his documentary where he comes off stage and writes a song; that’s how we do it! We’re straight into, not quite backstage at The O2, but our rundown little Airbnb writing the next set of songs ready to tour!"

Myles Smith's latest release, "Stargazing," is out now. Embrace the journey of his soul-stirring music and become a part of the narrative that has already touched countless lives.