Tom Speight Live At Roan Records

Local hero Tom Speight will be joining us here at Roan Records on 12th August for a special stripped back performance, in support of his new album ‘Love & Light’, out August 11th. The album is available to pre-order here!

Love & Light’ is the third album from the UK singer-songwriter.

The record is both a wonderful evolution in Tom’s songwriting, and perhaps his most personal, heartfelt work so far.

Inspired by pivotal moments, the album examines everything from family strife to heartbreak and abandonment, and exhibits some of the most confident, refined songwriting of his career.

Set against lush soundscapes of beautifully textured guitars, agile strings and bright piano notes, these songs delve into the wonders of new love; reach out to a beloved sister; celebrate a close friend’s good news.

“I’ve touched on things in this record that I’ve never spoken about before,” he says.

“It’s without doubt my most personal to date.”

Title track ‘Love & Light’ is dedicated to Speight’s older sister, Cathy. Like “Tomorrow”, it reaches out to a loved one with an emotional acuity that is startling for its candour.

“My sister was the one who gave me my first guitar,” he explains.

“She used to pick me up from school… sometimes she’d forget and be a bit late, but I didn’t mind.”

The song (like the album) is full of unconditional love, powerful enough that it stays with you long after the final note.