Tom Speight announces album “Perfect Strangers” (out 26th Sept), Shares new single today

Today, Tom Speight has announced his latest album, Perfect Strangers, a deeply authentic and uncompromising record. Set to release on 26th September through Nettwerk, it marks the acclaimed London-based indie-folk mainstay’s fourth full-length album, showcasing him at his very best and championing the importance of human connection through music and beyond.

To accompany the announcement, Speight has also shared his new single ‘Whole Wide World’ today (listen HERE and below). Featuring soul singer P.P. Arnold (Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart), the track serves as a love letter tinged with melancholy, an oath to persist through life’s highs and lows while maintaining faith as listeners are uplifted by his signature rich vocals.

“It’s possibly my favourite track on the album,” Speight says. “This song features the legendary P.P. Arnold and captures the grind of everyday life and the resilience to keep pushing forward. With a smoky backdrop and a soulful vibe, it explores a sound I’ve never fully dived into before.”

Perfect Strangers embarks on a gripping journey that evokes a full spectrum of emotions for listeners—from the elation of the previous single ‘Higher’ to the heartfelt nostalgia of ‘Let Forever Be Today’—where Tom Speight reveals the vulnerable core that his fans have connected with from day one. The record features an extraordinary lineup of musicians, including Lydia Clowes, Charlotte OC, The Mayries, and the previously mentioned PP Arnold, alongside members of renowned UK acts Feeder, Turin Brakes, Snow Patrol, and Embrace.

Perfect Strangers proudly showcases its influences, as Speight explained: “With Perfect Strangers, I explore my love for folk, timeless songwriting, and the 1960s and ’70s sound, reimagined with a modern twist… Even though we may have started as strangers, I hope these songs resonate with you on a deeper level. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to do with my music: create a soundtrack for someone’s day in a meaningful way.”

The journey of his new album began after watching the Netflix series One Day. Inspired, Speight commenced writing the album’s title track, ‘Perfect Strangers’, and shared a clip online. To his astonishment, David Nicholls, the author of One Day, reached out and encouraged him to complete it. From that inspiration, ‘Perfect Strangers’ was born—a deeply romantic tale where love defies myths and transforms into pure magic. “The song draws inspiration from the early works of Damien Rice and David Gray, combining intimacy with a powerful emotional resonance,” Speight says.

This experience prompted him to reflect more on the profound connections between people. In a world where we’ve never been more connected, we are also facing unprecedented levels of loneliness. “I wanted to create an album that felt truly human—one that stood as a reaction to AI and the online world. I longed to return to the essence of music: playing live in a room with musicians, capturing those imperfect moments that, to me, define a great record.”

Stay tuned for more new music in the coming months. Tom Speight will be embanking on several live dates this year, including headline South American dates next month, and supporting Turin Brakes later this year in the UK. Full list of current dates below and tickets available HERE. 

About Tom Speight:

Tipped by publications such as The Times, The Telegraph, and The Independent, Tom Speight has been a prolific artist from the very beginning. With a string of EPs and three full-length albums under his belt, he has gained strong radio support from BBC Radio 2, with 10 consecutive playlisted records and over 300 million streams across digital platforms. He has also become a regular feature on mainstream TV. Since 2016, Speight has achieved international recognition, performing in countries from the UK to Germany and Brazil, headlining shows and supporting major acts such as Bastille, Snow Patrol, Jack Savouretti, and Stereophonics. His music has connected with fans across the globe, with his heartfelt performances earning him praise.

Tom Speight’s third album Love & Light marked a milestone in his career, building on the success of his previous two standout albums (2019’s Collide and Everything’s Waiting for You in 2021), which have featured on both the big and small screens, including hit shows like The Voice, Strictly Come Dancing, Masterchef, To All the Boys, being the most played artist in 2021’s season of Love Island, as well as the music video for “The One” being played on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. Tom has also been a fixture on UK television, sharing his story and work on ITV News, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, and the UK’s most respected publications.

Most recently, Tom Speight released Covers, an EP featuring four tracks originally by Outkast, Hollow Coves, Kodaline, and Fleetwood Mac – each reimagined by Speight, paying homage to the songs that have shaped him as an artist and music fan – a tribute to the diversity of music which we all love.