JADE — NPR Tiny Desk, Washington, 2026

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Why this recording

Only three musicians back Jade Thirlwall here: Rashaan Brown moves from piano to guitar, Leanne Bowes switches between bass and keys, and Joe Hornby-Patterson is on drums. The Tiny Desk team credits Joshua Bryant as director and editor and Josh Newell as audio director and mixer, with Elle Mannion producing. Five songs fit into 19 minutes, from Midnight Cowboy to Angel of My Dreams, with Silent Disco in the middle and Plastic Box, which NPR Music named among the best songs of 2025.

— Simon Janvier, live-sound professional and editor of the catalogue

Recording technical sheet

Rights-holding channelNPR Music
Source statusOfficial — broadcaster or organiser
Uploaded
Exact runtime
ResolutionHD (720p+)
Directed byJoshua Bryant
Mix formatDedicated multitrack mix
Source qualityProfessional (multi-camera)

Metadata checked on YouTube on 29 September 2026; direction, camera setup and sound documented by the editors.

Published on September 9, 2026 by

Live concert filmed at NPR’s office in Washington for the Tiny Desk series, published on May 11, 2026, where British singer JADE — a former member of the group Little Mix — unveils her solo project. True to the theatrical staging of her debut album, the artist transposes her pop world into the intimate Tiny Desk format: a cardboard arch, roses and visual nods accompany a performance where the voice stays front and center. The set foregrounds tracks like Angel of My Dreams, her ambitiously produced first single, and Plastic Box, a stripped-down ballad where the lyrics take full space. The multi-song live capture, played live, reveals a complete performer, between sophisticated pop and sincerity. This filmed live concert illustrates the artistic reinvention of a voice from British mainstream pop, now in command of her own vision. A live concert to savor for the quality of her singing and the elegance of her staging, ideal for lovers of contemporary pop and intimate live performances.

Setlist

  1. Midnight Cowboy
  2. Fantasy
  3. Plastic Box
  4. Angel of My Dreams

Personnel & credits

  • Jade Thirlwall — vocals
  • Rashaan Brown — piano, keyboards, guitar
  • Leanne Bowes — bass, keyboards
  • Joe Hornby-Patterson — drums
  • Joshua Bryant — director, editor
  • Josh Newell — audio director, mix
  • Hannah Gluvna — sound engineer
  • Elle Mannion — producer
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What to watch next

The only recording of JADE gathered here, but NPR Tiny Desk, Washington D.C. holds 98 in all.