Myles Michael Smith-Thompson is a British singer and songwriter from Luton, England. He was born to a British Jamaican family on the 3rd June 1998 and raised in an ethnically diverse community. 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 cultural diversity and local music scene, which included family pubs and Irish music. This environment encouraged him to break boundaries and develop his individual musical style. Myles holds a degree from the University of Nottingham, having graduated in 2019.
Four: My Home
“My Home” by Myles Smith is a soulful track that beautifully captures the essence of love and belonging. Released on October 13, 2023, as part of his debut EP You Promised A Lifetime (2024), the song falls under the pop/singer-songwriter genre and runs for about 3 minutes and 26 seconds. Written by Myles Smith alongside Peter Fenn, who also produced the song, “My Home” uses the metaphor of a home to represent the comfort and safety found in a loved one. It has garnered over 103M streams on spotify and over 8.3M views on it’s Official Visualizer on Youtube. Through heartfelt lyrics like “Like shelter from the storm, a fireplace that keeps me warm,” Smith paints a vivid picture of emotional security. The chorus, “You’ll always be my home, my heart, I’ll be with you wherever you are,” highlights the idea that true home isn’t a place, but rather the presence of someone who brings peace and unconditional love. The song sits at a tempo of 96 BPM in the key of B major, making it an easy, soothing listen.
FYI
- He is best known for his 2024 singles “Stargazing” and “Nice to Meet You”.
Three: Nice to Meet You
“Nice to Meet You” is a song by British singer-songwriter Myles Smith. It was released on 8 November 2024 as the fourth single from his second extended play A Minute….Upon release, Smith said: “It’s inspired by stories from friends in my life. A reminder that the right person can change everything, often when you least expect it.” A version featuring American country singer Lainey Wilson was released on 14 February 2025. It has garnered over 145M streams on spotify and over 19M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. The song quickly became popular, reaching number 6 on the UK charts in January 2025, making it his second UK Top 10 single. The song has a chill acoustic-pop vibe, with soft guitar sounds that build into a feel-good rhythm. If you like artists like Ed Sheeran or Coldplay, you’ll probably love this too. The music video was shot in Austin, Texas, and directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Critics praised “Nice to Meet You” for being super catchy while also carrying emotional depth.
Two: My First Heartbreak
Serving as his most recent release, “My First Heartbreak” by Myles Smith was released on April 25, 2025, and is one of his most personal and emotional songs yet. In this deeply vulnerable ballad, Myles opens up about the pain of his father abandoning him when he was just 13 years old. He had been performing the song live for about 18 months before finally deciding to release it, encouraged by close friends and fellow artist Ed Sheeran. It has garnered over 91K views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. The lyrics are raw and heartfelt, with lines like, “They say blood is thicker than water, but I’m closer to the ocean than to you,” and “My first heartbreak looks a little bit like me,” reflecting the lingering hurt and the complex emotions of seeing his father’s features in his own reflection. Musically, “My First Heartbreak” stays true to Myles’ signature acoustic-pop style but leans into a more somber, stripped-down sound to let the emotion shine through. Since its release, the song has been praised for its honesty and the way it resonates with anyone who has experienced abandonment or loss.
Awards/Nominations
- He won the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award for 2024.
- He received 3 nominations at the 2025 BRIT Awards, including receiving the BRIT Rising Star Award, at the broadcast ceremony on 1 March 2025.
Discography
- Myles Smith doesn’t have a studio album. But he has a couple of EPs and Singles.
One: Stargazing
Released as the lead single from his second extended play “A Minute”, Stargazing was released on 10 May 2024 through Sony Music and this particular song serves as Myle’s biggest hit of all time! Smith wrote it with songwriter Jesse Fink and its producer, Peter Fenn. It has garnered 746M streams on spotify and over 58M views on it’s official lyrics video on YouTube. In an interview with Billboard, Myles Smith stated he created the song during his visit to San Francisco, California in January 2024, when he wanted to write “something that’s really warm, fun and happy”. The title was inspired by a moment of him watching a sunset in Malibu with his friends. Critics praised the song for its soulful melody and catchy rhythm. In the United States, the song peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Smith’s first song to reach the top 40; it was also his first number 1 on the Pop Airplay chart. The song also reached the top ten in various countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, Germany, and Austria.
