Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today shared Broken Time, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light — which is set for release on Play It Again Sam on December 5, 2025.
This is the fourth single to be lifted from the album following Lights Of New York City, Life Is For Living and Leave.
Talking about the track, Tom said:
"Broken Time is a song Iain and I wrote together in the studio, essentially from scratch. As like much of the record, love heals all ills and is the hope through harder times. A love that endures, an everlasting love, a love that has broken time."
Following a SOLD-OUT U.K. and Irish tour this autumn, which saw him take in some smaller, out-of-the-way places across the country, Tom has recently announced and extensive EU tour in spring of next year.
Listen to Broken Time here: tomsmith.ffm.to/broken-time
Pre-order the solo debut album here: ffm.to/tom-smith-album
After two decades fronting Editors and releasing two albums with Smith & Burrows, Tom Smith is finally stepping into solo territory with There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light. Motivated by a desire to reconnect with the raw, acoustic beginnings of his song writing, Smith set out to create something more intimate and personal, away from the collaborative nature of his band projects.
Initially, he attempted to shape these songs with long-time collaborator Andy Burrows but ultimately decided to take a more solitary path, enlisting producer Iain Archer instead. Together, they crafted a record built around emotional honesty, acoustic textures, and themes of connection, memory, and resilience. The opening track Deep Dive became the album’s emotional anchor, setting a tone of gentle hope in the face of loneliness.
Throughout the album, Smith balances stripped-back arrangements with cinematic flourishes, creating a dynamic range—from the minimalist ache of Broken Time to the sweeping drama of Life Is For Living. Despite his initial goal of solo authorship, Smith found deep creative synergy with Archer, shaping songs through mutual experimentation.