Tom A. Smith: Like You Do – single review

Tom A. Smith: Like You Do

(TYM Recordings) 

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Sunderland’s Tom A. Smith returns with new single Like You Do and announces his first solo headline tour.

Like You Do is co-written and co-produced by Miles Kane with the support of industry stalwarts Oscar Robertson and Dave Bardon. The release sees Tom continues to add to his anthemic indie-rock repertoire, showcasing his passionate approach to song writing. Like You Do, unsurprisingly has elements of Kane’s previous solo work and The Last Shadow Puppets but also is the beginning of a new phase in Tom’s career.

Speaking to Tom, he says, “Working with Miles Kane was the most incredible experience. I already had the bones of a good tune that I’d been playing live solo over the last few tours. He added this incredible soaring chorus and suddenly it turned into a song from a Tarantino movie soundtrack. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done and I’ve never felt prouder of anything. I’m really excited for the world to hear it because it already sounds like a classic to me!”

Like You Do follows a whirlwind of incredible live performances, including being selected by Elton John to join him at his British Summer Time show at Hyde Park, appearances at Glastonbury; Barn On The Farm; F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone and opening Leeds Festival to more than 6000 music fans. Tom has also been announced as Apple Music’s Up Next artist for September and Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Artist of the month.

The hard working teen has played a ton of gigs throughout the last two years, including supporting Courteeners; Miles Kane; Martha Hill; Vistas; Blondes; The Pale White; Eliza and The Bear; Gang of Youths and Sunset Sons, as well as shows at The Great Escape and Neighbourhood Weekender. Tom adventures on the road are set to continue for the months ahead, announcing his debut UK headline this December.

September
30th Sept – Middlesbrough Empire – supporting The Lathums

October
1st Oct – Bread Shed, NBHD Festival, Manchester
8th Oct – Tenement Trail, Glasgow
15th Oct – Live at Leeds, Leeds

November
5th Nov – Waves Festival, Sunderland
18th Nov – The Ferret – Preston, Crosstown Sounds
26th Nov – The Foundry – Sheffield – Crosstown Sounds

December
6th Dec – Future Yard, Birkenhead, Liverpool (headline show)
7th Dec – Bask, Stockport (headline show)
8th Dec – Jimmy’s, Liverpool (headline show)
10th Dec – Head of Steam, Newcastle (headline show)
12th Dec – The Fulford Arms, York (headline show)
13th Dec – The Grace, London (headline show)

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Source: louderthanwar.com