Sam Smith Releases New Single To Be Free, Announces 12-Night Brooklyn Residency

Sam Smith has released a powerful new single titled "To Be Free," a soulful ballad co-written and performed with longtime collaborator Simon Aldred, featuring the TwoCity Chorus. The song, recorded in one live take, was originally written five years ago during the making of their album Gloria but was held back as it did not fit that project. Inspired by rivers near Smith's various homes, the track reflects a period of personal freedom and transformation for the artist. The release is accompanied by a vibrant music video shot at the historic Warsaw venue in Brooklyn, depicting joyous dancing and a sense of liberation. To celebrate this release, Smith announced a 12-night residency at Warsaw this October, offering fans an intimate live experience. The artist describes the song as a calming and familial presence that they are now ready to share with others.