TRACK REVIEW: Jade Mia Broadhead – Bygones EP

Newcastle-based folk singer-songwriter Jade Mia Broadhead’s debut EP Bygones is a reflective and profound collection of tracks. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, Jade’s distinctive voice is characterised by soul-deep longing, which flows beyond the confines of the music. Bygones, the titular track, is lyrically infused with 90s pop culture references. It serves as a retrospective commentary on society, warning of the dangers of becoming trapped in a realm of nostalgia. The other two tracks are increasingly introspective. I’ll Never Fall In Love Again traces the mistakes of a broken relationship and the process of finding self-love, while Thank You is a love letter to Jade’s past self before transitioning. Poignant and significant, Bygones is an exceptional addition to Jade’s catalogue.