Myles Smith releases his first single of 2026, 'Drive Safe',
a special collaboration with Niall Horan.
After sparking much anticipation on socials, Myles now
officially lifts the curtain on the track, with pre-orders available from
today. 'Drive Safe' marks the first official collaboration between the
two artists - co-written by Myles Smith and Niall Horan, the song reflects the
close creative friendship the pair have developed. Pairing Myles’ emotionally
precise songwriting with Niall’s globally celebrated melodic sensibility, the
track feels both intimate and effortless, shaped by a shared instinct for honest,
heartfelt storytelling.
Speaking on the process of working with Niall Horan, Myles Smith
says: “Collaborations only really matter to me when they come from something
real, and working with Niall genuinely did. He’s got this effortless instinct
for melody, but beyond that he’s a good friend who very quickly became one of
my closest. Our friendship shaped the song, and hopefully you can feel it in
every line!”
‘Drive Safe’ is built around the idea that life will inevitably throw
curveballs and present obstacles, but those moments are manageable when you
have the right people around you.
Balancing optimism with honesty,
the song frames uncertainty not as something to fear, but as part of the
journey - carried by a bright, guitar-driven energy that feels motivating and
affirming. At its heart, “Life is a road, don’t know what’s along the way,
so drive safe” becomes a message of reassurance, reminding listeners that
connection makes even the hardest stretches feel less daunting.
Sonically warm and uplifting, ‘Drive Safe’ sees Myles
continue to refine the heartfelt storytelling that has become a hallmark of his
work. Built around bright, acoustic textures and an open, understated
production, the track creates space for both voices to shine - with Niall’s
contribution adding an expansive, reassuring lift that reinforces the song’s
sense of connection and optimism.
The release arrives at a moment of growing momentum for Myles
Smith. In the past 12 months, Myles played to over 100,000 people across his
own sold-out headline shows in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North
America, in addition to a packed-out Glastonbury performance. In 2025, Myles
won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work as well
as the Rolling Stone UK Breakthrough Award, covering their Awards Issue.
This summer, Myles Smith will join Ed Sheeran as the main support for his US
tour.
With ‘Drive Safe’, Myles Smith opens a new chapter - one
defined by emotional clarity, artistic confidence and continued global growth -
setting the tone for an exciting year ahead.
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