Tom Speight Announces Debut Album ‘Collide’

After releasing six EP's over the last two years, I felt like it was time for me to start work on my debut album! I wrote the bulk of the record in Belfast from October 2017-February 2018, then the recording process started in Devon in March with Chris Bond, and then three weeks into the session I had a major Crohn's flare-up and perforated my bowel. I ended up spending two months in hospital, and during this time my relationship broke down. It was probably my lowest period ever. I had a week in the hospital where I had my own room, so I started writing again. Its only way I know how to deal with things! I managed to write two songs that week about my experience and what I was feeling at the time.

Although it was an incredibly hard time for me and my loved ones, I'm thankful for it in some ways because the moment I left that hospital I just wanted to make the best possible record. It made me focus everything I had the thirteen songs that would make up 'Collide'. I feel musically it's my most confident and ambitious work; I pushed myself as a writer, singer and musician. The record draws from many different musical genres like Americana, Indie/Rock, Folk and Pop.

I was incredibly lucky to with Chris Bond, he completely understands the project and direction I want for the songs. We loved trying out different synths, string parts, vocal harmonies - nothing was off limits. I'm an independent artist in 2018, which is a beautiful thing because It meant I could make the record I wanted without any compromises. 'Collide' is the album I've always wanted to make and I can't wait to share it with everyone.