Video: Sam Smith’s Beautiful Acoustic “Lay Me Down” Performance

Last year, young U.K. duo Disclosure broke through with a series of impressive remixes and singles, most notably the Sam Smith-featured “Latch“. But did you know that Smith himself is a pretty goddamn talented artist? Well, I knew he had vocal chops but not like the ones he’s showcasing in this minimalist studio video for his own track, “Lay Me Down”. Backed by piano and some strings, Smith puts his golden pipes on full display, leaving me to think he might be the next U.K. singer to make a mark in the States. [via]