Sam Smith has announced that their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, will arrive later this summer.
The 34 year old singer has released the new single My Guy while confirming that the follow up to 2023's Gloria will be released on August 21 through Capitol Records UK.
Speaking about the new record, Sam said: "This album is an incredibly special record to me. I have been writing it for over three years with a very small group of beautiful, dear friends of mine.
"This album is very personal, and I feel I have deepened myself as an artist through the making of it, through being a producer on the record, to walking alongside this record from the start to the finish and pushing myself at every single turn.
"This record and this music is incredibly romantic. I’ve learned so many life lessons through making this album, and I’ve documented it all through the music.”
In a post shared on Instagram to announce the album, the Writing's On The Wall singer said they were "so excited to bring this piece of work and music" to listeners.
Sam wrote: "An honest account of my life the last few years, and a sweet escape for anyone who needs it.
"I believe, after this record more than ever, that love is a cure and music is a sanctuary and honesty is my north star.
"I can't wait to share it with you all. Thanks for sticking round all these years to listen."
On the heartfelt new single My Guy, Sam sings: "And like all good things, it caught me by surprise / You could dream he’s yours all you want, but he’s mine / He’s my guy."
The singer described the track as one they have "been waiting a lifetime to write and sing".
They said: "Written with beautiful friends on a summer’s day in New York, this one fell out of the sky.
“In this sometimes cold and distant world, I hope you can feel the love and the closeness of this recording.
"I tried to capture the glow and the warmth of love in this one, it makes me cry, maybe it will make you feel a little love too.”
Sam Smith - Hazel Eyes tracklist
Everlasting Love
2. Hazel Eyes
3. Moondance (feat. Feist)
4. My Guy
5. When He’s Gone
6. Thief
7. Love Is A Stillness
8. Sugar Rush
9. Oh Mother (feat. The TwoCityChorus)
10. Constant Companion
11. Hold On
12. To Be Free
