Sam Smith has been cooking up new music and looks set to serve sooner than folk may think.

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It’s been almost two years since the release of the crooner’s third studio effort ‘Love Goes’ and they have revealed that its follow-up is almost complete.

In an open letter to fans, the British belter thanked supporters for allowing them to be “genre-less” and expressive in all forms.

As for the sound of the incoming record, Smith said “the next record is different” and that folk will be surprised.

Read the full address:

“My Dearest Sailors,

Happy spring my loves. I can’t tell you how happy it has made me seeing all the trees starting to blossom a little, and to see a few more blue skies and longer nights after which has felt like a very long winter. I hope this letter finds you well darlings.

The last few months have been busy to say the least. I have been buried in a pile of music. I’ve been having wonderful emotional journeys which is very normal for this part of the process. But this music is especially emotional for me and letting it go is going to be harder than ever, but I am excited to do so.

I’ve been through such a creative shift over the last few years. I have written 100’s of songs and taken my creativity to new levels. Exploring different genres and pushing myself in any way possible. I’ve loved it and it is my aim to make sure you hear that love and honesty in the music.

It’s not long now. And as I’m starting to prepare for my musical child to be released into the world, I want to first of all thank my day ones and I want you to know how much I value your love. But I also want to thank you for allowing me to be truly creative. I am an artist who loves ALL music. I love to be genre-less and I love to make whatever it is I want to make that day. I hate musical boxes. I hate boxes. And you have never put me in one.

This next record is different and there may be things you will be surprised to hear, but I feel so lucky to know that In your hands my work is safe.

I also want you to know that my sole focus is you. So I thought I’d share a little video for you of some of the recording I’ve done this week. A little spring gift. And I want to make sure this website is a place for us so I will be sharing more content on here just for you.

I also want to send my love and prayers to any little sailors in the Ukraine or anywhere in the world who have been effected by the current war. My heart is with you.

Please stay safe my friends. Not long now till we can sing our songs together once again.

Forever yours,

Sam x

Check out a preview of what the GRAMMY and Oscar winner has been recording:

It goes without saying that ‘Love Goes’ was quite the rollercoaster and didn’t quite deliver (as an era) in the manner it clearly set out to.

With that, it’ll be intriguing to see and hear how Sam shapeshifts with this next effort.

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