Singer Sam Smith has been spotted all around Donegal this past week and many locals were wondering – what brings him to the coolest place on the planet?
It has been revealed that the talented singer has been in Donegal to record a secret album. However, he has been spending a lot of time enjoying the sights around the county and visiting local bars and restaurants, so his secret didn’t last too long.
Smith recorded his new tracks at the state-of-the-art Attica Audio studio in Termon. The studio is owned by Villagers musician Tommy McLaughlin and many high-quality records have been mixed there over the years.
Smith and his team, including songwriter Jimmy Napes, have been using the quiet location to create the new material which is hotly anticipated by fans worldwide.
A photo was posted to Facebook in celebration of the experience. “A very pleasant few days in studio with Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes and Malay this past week,” the caption said.
Sam Smith at the Attica Audio Recording Studio, Termon
Smith hasn’t released a studio album since his multi-award winning debut record In the Lonely Hour back in 2014. Since then the singer has put out a succession of pop hits including Stay With Me, Lay Me Down and Like I Can.
Last year Smith and Napes took home an Oscar award for the Best Original Song for ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ from James Bond film Spectre.
Donegal being named as the Coolest Place on the Planet by National Geographic Traveller has been an influencing factor in bringing Smith and his team to the northwest. He told locals that he is enjoying his time here and has been making the most of the stunning scenery all around. They have also been touring some of the county’s best restaurants and bars.