Nothing In The Dark Which Isn’t There In The Light,’ out now via Play It Again Sam. The song is the fourth release from the album, following “Lights Of New York City,” “Life Is For Living,” and “Leave.” Speaking about the track, Smith explains: “‘Broken Time’ is a song Iain and I wrote together in the studio, essentially from scratch. As like much of the record, love heals all ills and is the hope through harder times. A love that endures, an everlasting love, a love that has broken time.”
Best known as the voice of Editors, Smith turns inward on his solo debut, trading arena-sized urgency for an intimate, acoustic-led indie folk approach. Working closely with producer Iain Archer, the album focuses on emotional clarity, restraint, and human connection. From the minimalist ache of “Broken Time” to the cinematic sweep of “Life Is For Living,” the record explores memory, resilience, and fleeting intimacy, closing with “Saturday,” a quiet reflection that underlines Smith’s evolution as a songwriter stepping out on his own.