Jade Thirlwall Vows to "Weird Out" Fans With 2026 Project

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall (now performing as JADE) has signaled a bold shift in her creative direction for 2026. After the massive commercial success of her debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby!, which reached No. 3 on the UK charts in late 2025, the singer revealed she is ready to leave her pop comfort zone behind.

Speaking in a series of January 2026 interviews, including an appearance on her partner Jordan Stephens' podcast Miss Me?, Jade admitted that she doesn't consider herself a "first-listen artist" and is actively seeking to challenge her audience with her next record.

Embracing the "Weird" in Solo Era Two

Jade has been vocal about her desire to move toward a more experimental sound that prioritizes artistic risk over radio playability.

• The Goal to Disorient: "I like weirding people out," Jade explained. "I like people listening to my music and feeling a bit disorientated or like it's a bit too much... I quite enjoy that."

• Not a "First Listen" Artist: She acknowledged that her new material might take a few listens to "click," a departure from the instant-hook nature of her girl group past.

• Pushing the Boundaries: While her debut featured elements of disco and electroclash, her 2026 project is rumored to lean further into "chaotic" hyperpop and industrial influences, citing the "honest and vulnerable" comeback of Lily Allen as a major inspiration.

A Career Documentary in the Works

Beyond the music, Jade’s next big "weird" project involves a deep dive into her own psyche and career transition.

• The Documentary: Alongside her boyfriend, Jordan Stephens (one half of Rizzle Kicks), Jade is producing a documentary that chronicles her "intense" transition from Little Mix to solo stardom.

• The "Baby Snowball": She described the launch of her solo career as starting like a "baby snowball" that quickly grew out of control, admitting she struggled to keep up with the pace while her former bandmates, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, had the "distractions" of family life.

• Freedom of the Borough: The news follows Jade receiving the Freedom of the Borough in her hometown of South Shields in December 2025—an honor she described as the highest her "Sand Dancer" roots could bestow.

2026 Tour and Album Plans

Fans won't have to wait long to see this "disorientating" vision come to life:

• World Tour: Jade is currently on the international leg of her That's Showbiz Baby! tour, with dates across North America and Europe throughout February and March 2026.

• Second Album: She confirmed plans to return to the studio later this year to write her second album, which she promises will be her most "experimental and visceral" work to date.

• Vinyl Release: A special vinyl edition of her debut deluxe album, The Encore, is set for release on February 27, 2026.

Source - https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jade-thirlwall-vows-disorientate-people-36495624

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