Myles Smith

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Myles Smith
Born (1998-06-03) 3 June 1998 (age 26)
Luton, England
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
Labels RCA
Website www.mylessmith.co.uk

Myles Smith (born 3 June 1998) is an English singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 2024 single "Stargazing".

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Early life

Smith was born in Luton on 3 June 1998 [1] [2] and raised in an ethnically diverse community in Bedfordshire, England. He grew up listening to a broad range of music, including pop-punk, singer/songwriters, and hip-hop. As his interest in music grew, he bought a guitar and learned to play. He began performing covers at parties and open-mic nights, focusing on songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Marcus Mumford, and Chris Martin.

From a young age, Smith taught himself to play guitar and piano, and by the age of 12, he was performing at local open-mic nights. Growing up in Luton, he was influenced by the town's rich cultural diversity and local music scene, which included family pubs and Irish music. This environment encouraged him to break boundaries and develop his unique musical style. [3]

Career

Smith began posting cover versions of songs on TikTok in August 2020. His acoustic cover of The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather" went viral in 2022, leading to its full release in February 2023. He gained significant attention with his covers, including Amber Run's "I Found". This online success led to a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records. [4] [5] [6] [7]

In March 2024, Smith released his debut EP You Promised a Lifetime. [8]

"Stargazing" was released on 10 May 2024 and was written by Smith, Jesse Fink, and Peter Fenn, the latter of whom produced it. The song contains themes of "self-discovery and introspection", with Myles describing the inspiration as being rooted in the idea of lifelong love, conceived during his time in Los Angeles earlier in the year. [9]

Myles, a native of Luton, performed on the BBC Music Introducing Stage at the Radio 1 Big Weekend on 25 May 2024. The event, held at Stockwood Park in his hometown, was his first festival performance. His performance was supported by BBC Music Introducing, a platform by BBC Radio for unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar UK music talent. His performance was specifically supported by BBC Three Counties Radio.

Discography

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
UK
Down.
[2]
You Promised a Lifetime
  • Released: 29 March 2024 [10]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: RCA
30

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[2] 		AUS
[11] 		BEL (FL)
[12] 		CAN
[13] 		GER
[14] 		NOR
[15] 		NZ
[16] 		SWE
[17] 		US
[18] 		WW
[19]
"Sweater Weather" [20] 2023——————————Non-album singles
"Memories (I Don't Have)" [21] ——————————
"My Home" [22] ——————————You Promised a Lifetime
"Solo" [23] 69—————————
"Behind" [25] ——————————
"River" [26] 2024——————————
"Betting on Us" [27] ——————————
"Stargazing"6111179171374119TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

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