Jade talks “brave and bold” new music, Reading & Leeds headline dreams and if we’ll see her at Glasto next year

Jade has spoken to NME about progress on her “brave and bold” new album, as well as her dreams of headlining Reading & Leeds and the chances of us seeing her return to Glastonbury next year. READ MORE: JADE on her dazzling debut album: “I want people to feel like they’re literally hearing me find my sound” Something of a homecoming for the South Shields former Little Mix star turned solo phenomenon, Jade caught up with us on the red carpet for the Mercury Prize returning to Newcastle where her debut album ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!‘ was shortlisted alongside records by Suede, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives and Florence & The Machine, but ultimately lost to Raye’s ‘This Music May Contain Hope‘. But what makes a truly great album? “Authenticity, being bold and ballsy, just doing what you want to do and not necessarily pandering to what you think the masses want to hear,” Jade replied. Ahead of her arena-busting performance of ‘Angel Of My Dreams’, Jade told us of her excitement to be shortlisted and taking to the stage. “I’m buzzing off me boobs, I’m so excited,” she shared. “I’m a little overwhelmed to be honest, there’s a lot going on right now, but I’m very happy to be here.” View...