“he is being lauded as one of the leading lights of a new generation of truly captivating British songwriters” - The Line of Best Fit “Literate and worldly wise, he also packs a punch - there’s romance, there, but also grit” - Clash What Szmierek does is document incredibly specific details from his life, and others. It’s about making music that tells stories and makes him feel good. Having spent time working as a teacher throughout his twenties, he’s learned the value of “communities, people and empathy. All of these things I value as part of my personality now, I learned while teaching.” Szmierek says the ultimate mission of his music is to let others know that this is all possible.