Tom A. Smith

Tom A. Smith is a singer-songwriter from Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland, whose direct songwriting and high-energy live performances have made him one of the North East’s most prominent young guitar artists.

Smith began performing live at the age of eight and built his reputation through years of shows across the region before reaching wider festival and touring audiences. His music combines melodic indie rock with an anthemic live sound, while his lyrics retain the personal perspective and sense of place that shaped his early work.

Alongside headline dates, he has appeared at major festivals and supported established artists. He is signed to Fiction Records, continuing a rise that began on Wearside and developed through persistent live work.

Tom A. Smith live

Tom remains closely connected to the North East music scene. His forthcoming appearances include BBC Introducing From The Glasshouse in Gateshead, alongside Ellur and Robyn Banks, with new SoundBite event records appearing automatically below whenever they are added.

Read more about his background and influences in the Fred Perry Subculture profile.