James Smith: Stripped Back + Signing

On 23 May 2026 at Rough Trade Denmark Street in London, James Smith steps in for a stripped-back performance followed by a signing to mark the release of his new album, Golden Age. The East London singer and composer pares everything down to the essentials, letting the songs breathe in an in-store setting made for close listening.

Expect new tracks from Golden Age alongside earlier material, reworked with minimal arrangements that put his voice, melodies and lyrics front and centre. This format draws out the craft of his writing and the small details that often get lost on a full stage, turning each song into something direct and unadorned.

After the set, James Smith will meet fans for a signing session, a chance to get the new record signed and put a face to the music. An intimate moment with an artist who values the song first, right in the middle of Denmark Street’s musical strip, and a simple way to hear Golden Age in the way it was written: up close, clear and human.