Here's a look at 'Leave a Light On' hit maker Tom Walker's biggest collabs

After years of honing his craft as a heart-string tugging crooner, melding the vibed-out soundscapes of modern hip hop and the vulnerability of indie folk, Tom Walker emerged as a heavy-hitting pop player with ‘Leave a Light On’

Released in October 2017, the song was a slow burner to total worldwide domination. Its simplistic yet hypnotically repetitive guitar picking, haunting vocal passages and cutting lyricism were a sure-fire recipe for success – ‘Leave a Light On’ had all the makings of a hit.

Since the track was released, it’s amassed over 200 million streams on Spotify, achieved Platinum certification in six countries and managed to nab a top ten chart position in 16 different countries. With tours alongside George Ezra, Gallant and Jake Bugg under his belt, it’s fair to say Tom is poised to take the crown as a reigning pop deity soon.

Tom Walker – ‘Leave A Light On’ Live @ Tone Deaf

Riding on the hype of ‘Leave a Light On’, Tom’s debut album What a Time to Be Alive is out today. The album is a collection of Tom’s most honest songwriting and expressive musical efforts to date – if you’re hooked on ‘Leave a Light On’ you’ll love its deep cuts too.

Whilst he’s captured the imagination of the public, Walker also has garnered serious respect amongst fellow musicians. To celebrate the release of his debut album and to get better well acquainted with the crooner, here’s a look at his biggest collaborations so far.

Zara Larsson

Walker teamed up with Swedish pop hitmaker Zara Larsson for the track ‘Now You’re Gone’, featured on What A Time To Be Alive, a collaboration that came about after a spontaneous studio encounter. Tom revealed during an interview with UK radio station Clyde 1’s Boogie, that it came about when he was working with a songwriter called Steve Mac, when Zara “just popped into the studio one day”.

He said that she fell in love with the track and ended up helping him with it, noting that he was surprised at how well their voices worked together and is “super excited” for people to hear it.

Zara already has a slew of hits under her belt including ‘Ruin My Life’ and ‘Symphony’, so don’t be surprised when you hear ‘Now You’re Gone’ dominating the airwaves.

Tom Walker – ‘Now You’re Gone’ ft. Zara Larsson

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Rudimental

Rudimental are a British dance/hip hop hallmark, constantly churning out anthemic hits that have a huge universal appeal. Featured on their most recent album Toast To Our Differences Tom Walker jumped on the track ‘Walk Alone’. The song features a luscious production sheen, cradled by a smooth-as-hell vocal groove that culminates into a huge chorus.

On Toast To Our Differences, Tom Walker joined a lineup of other incredible features including Major Lazor, Rita Ora, Jess Glynne and Macklemore.

Check out the zesty slice of pop perfection below:

Rudimental – Walk Alone feat. Tom Walker

Mike Spencer

Tom Walker collaborated with songwriter extraordinaire Mike Spencer on the emotionally charged 2018 single ‘Angels’. Spencer has worked with a slew of incredible pop artists in the past, including Rudimental, Kylie Minogue, Jamiroquai, Newton Faulkner and more.

The track shows off Walker’s serious vocal chops and ability to cut right to the heart of human emotion – a trait that features heavily across What a Time to Be Alive.

Refresh your memory of the swoon-worthy single below:

Tom Walker – Angels

Naughty Boy

Naughty Boy is a total fixture in modern UK pop production, with artists like Beyonce, Sam Smith, Wiz Khalifa and more all flocking to his talents. ‘Heartland’, produced and co-written by Naughty Boy was one of the initial tracks that put Tom on the “ones to watch” pop match, released in June 2017.

The track is simply cinematic – thumping bass and drums drives the song’s heart-palpitating energy, topped off with Walker’s stunning vocal performance that shows off his gruff side.

Tom Walker – Heartland

Kojey Radical

Tom Walker teamed up with alternative hip hop luminary Kojey Radical on the 2016 track ‘Sun Goes Down’, a soulful slow burner that showcases brilliant interplay between Walker’s powerful vocals and Radical’s epic lyrical takedown.