SOLOVAIR MEETS TOM SPEIGHT
The Solovair Meets collection explores the experiences of individuals who incorporate our shoes into their daily routines.
Tom Speight has garnered praise from numerous UK broadsheets and received notable backing from BBC Radio 2. Since 2019, he has proven to be a remarkably prolific artist, having launched three albums and is now in the process of creating his fourth. His current single “Kind to You” offers a collaboration with Swedish pop band The Mayries.
Hailing from London, Tom pursued his education at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, an institution that counts Sir Paul McCartney among its patrons. Later, he had the opportunity to perform alongside McCartney at Glastonbury.
With more than 300 million streams to date and a fanbase spanning the entire world, Tom is now leading his own performances while also sharing the stage with renowned artists like Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, and Stereophonics.
SSG : Tell us a bit about your early life. Where were you born?
TS: I was born in London, in a household full of women. I have three sisters. I grew up surrounded by music in the house, from my parents' CDs to my sisters' boyfriends' mixtapes.
SSG: What was the first music you can remember listening to?
TS: My first love was Oasis' "Live Forever"; not much has changed since then. Still one of my favourite bands.
SSG: When would you say music started to inspire your life?
TS: I think I always knew I wanted to work in music ever since I was a kid. I probably didn’t think it was possible until bands I loved started to encourage me that I could do it. Keane & Travis were huge supporters of mine in the early days.
SSG: Do you have hobbies or interests outside of music?
TS: I love going to the cinema and playing football with my friends. Music seems to soundtrack most of my days, though.
SSG: How would you describe your music to someone who hasn't heard it before?
TS: It’s definitely in the singer-songwriter lane, with the main focus being my voice and my acoustic guitar. I think if you like hopeful acoustic music, it might be for you.
SSG: Where does your musical inspiration come from?
TS: All the greats: Dylan, Lennon, Simon & Garfunkel. Great songwriters.
SSG: Which of your songs is most personal to you?
TS: I think "Everything's Waiting for You" is a standout track of mine. It sums up everything about my music.
SSG: Who have you most enjoyed working with?
TS: I love the Turin Brakes boys + playing with my band. My favourite tour was with Stereophonics. Too many people to mention, though, really.
SSG: What has been your greatest achievement in your music career so far?
TS: I think the fact that I'm still going, working on album four.
SSG: What is the biggest challenge of being an artist today?
TS: Not getting lost in the noise. I’m still working this one out.
SSG: What are your plans for the future? (Albums, Tours, etc.)
TS: I'm writing album four as we speak. Lots of festivals & support tours this year though! 2025 is going to be super busy. This year has been super creative. Still lots of new music to come.
SSG: How did you discover Solovair?
TS: I’ve been a big fan for a while! I think they make timeless boots. Well-made & effortlessly cool. Super comfy too. I can’t remember the first moment because it feels like I’ve been aware of them since I got into fashion.
SSG: Can you describe your clothing style?
TS: I would say quite minimal with a touch of British indie to it. I love timeless items that I feel comfortable in.
