01 Aug 2023

Let Light In

Waiting For Smith

unsigned

WE SAY

Charged with positivity, ‘Let Light In’ is the soothing new indie-folk endeavour by Waiting For Smith. Fronted by singer-songwriter Harry Lloyd and guided by producer Danton Supple (Coldplay), the track seamlessly interweaves heartfelt lyrics with mellifluous instrumentals and a captivating choir rendition from members of the Imizamo Yethu community township in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Released last Friday (28 July), the track is perfect for soul-stirring, folk-led playlists at DSPs, along with plays at Radio 1 and 6 Music. With over 3.5m combined streams on Spotify, Waiting For Smith has amassed over 100k YouTube views, 100k Shazams on his releases, as well as support from Radio 1, 6 Music, GQ, Clash, Rolling Stone India, MTV and Earmilk, to name just a few. Having played Isle of Wight and Latitude festivals this summer, Waiting For Smith will headline Camden Assembly on 19 Assembly. For fans of Nick Mulvey, Charlie Cunningham and Ben Howard.  

CONTACTS

Label: 417 Records
Press & Online: Jessica Lamb, DSTNCT SPACE 
Management: James Ellett, Outsett 
Photo Credit: Jack Johns

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