Sam Smith announces fifth album 'Hazel Eyes,' out 21 August on Capitol Records

Sam Smith's fifth studio album, 'Hazel Eyes,' is set for release on 21 August 2026 via Capitol Records, as disclosed in a New York Times interview published 28 July 2026. The title references the hazel eyes of fashion designer Christian Cowan, to whom Smith is engaged after three years of dating. The album includes a collaboration with indie singer-songwriter Feist.