Biography

‘Same Difference’ are brother and sister Sarah & Sean Smith who entered the fourth season of the UK reality TV show ‘The X Factor’, and were mentored by music mogul ‘Simon Cowell’. They reached the final, eventually finishing third out of 250,000 applicants. 
 In 2008 Same Difference embarked on the X Factor arena tour, playing packed arenas around the UK, and receiving enthusiastic critical reviews. 
 Following the X Factor tour, Same Difference went on to sign an album deal with Simon Cowell’s label, Syco. Their debut single ‘We R One’ shot into the ‘Top 20’, and was followed by the album ‘POP’, which sold more than 220,000 copies, and was certified Gold in the UK. 
 After departing company with Syco, Same Difference released their second studio album ‘The Rest Is History’ to rave reviews, with leading track ‘Shine on Forever’ reaching #8 on the ‘UK Dance chart’; and the album hitting number #9 on the independent album chart, and number #10 on the iTunes UK pop chart. To date, Same Difference’s record sales have amassed more than 300,000 units. Same Difference reunted in 2020 to record the charity record 'One Life, One Love' for the Covid-19 Appeal. The track featured the Students of SD Studios and reached number 1 on the iTunes Vocal Charts in both Ireland & Hong Kong.