The New Yorker Radio Hour

Sam Smith on Their New Album, “Hazel Eyes”

August 11, 2026·28 min·4-min readconversationalmusic
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Sam Smith, the Grammy-winning artist known for heartbreak ballads, discusses their evolution as a musician and queer icon in conversation with The New Yorker’s Jeffrey Masters. Their new album Hazel Eyes marks a shift toward joyful, reciprocated love, reflecting both personal growth and

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Sam Smith

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Sam SmithJeffrey MastersDavid RemnickChristian Cowan

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In the Lonely HourHazel Eyes

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