Top Tracks: “How?,” “Babyface,” “Piece of Your Love”
Similar Artists: Ben Ellis, Men I Trust, Holly Humberstone
Recent News: Released his debut album Songs I Wrote Since She Left on April 24.
After making a name for himself as one-third of British pop trio New Hope Club, singer-songwriter George Smith now reinvents himself as a new project under the name GRESLEY. Following last year’s news of New Hope Club going on an indefinite hiatus after nearly ten years as a band together, GRESLEY began his career as a solo act. Following the band’s split, GRESLEY ultimately returned to his roots, moving back home with his parents in the U.K. and continuously writing new material.
Having fearlessly entered his new artistic era, GRESLEY released his debut solo single “How?” at the start of 2026. In March, he announced that his debut album Songs I Wrote Since She Left, would arrive April 24. An exciting announcement for fans, the news even earned praise from Sabrina Carpenter herself.
Featuring songs written during an uncertain period of his life, GRESLEY’s introductory album is fueled by deep emotion, honesty, and an undying love for songwriting. Those songs written in his childhood bedroom are what now make up the ten songs on the album, interweaving tales of vulnerability, love, and growth. Focusing largely on the relationships and rollercoaster of emotions that were felt during these formative years, GRESLEY’s inaugural full-length project serves as the ultimate introspective diary entry.
Following the album’s release, GRESLEY will play a run of select album release shows across Ireland and the U.K. this May. His first bout of live shows in two years, fans are excited to see him take his new material on the road, where he will bring the album’s atmospheric optimism to a live space for the first time.
In the midst of a thrilling new musical chapter, there’s no doubt GRESLEY will continue to define himself as an indie pop genius. Forever inspired by nostalgia, GRESLEY’s songs are sonic reflections of what once was, while simultaneously yearning for a beautifully exciting tomorrow.
Stream Songs I Wrote Since She Left here.
Buy tickets to see GRESLEY on tour here.
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