Rising country-pop artist Jade Helliwell is excited to announce the upcoming release of her new single, “Bad Habit,” on 6th September. This track, recorded with her band in London earlier this summer, is the second release from her eagerly awaited acoustic EP How Love Goes. The recording perfectly captures the raw, intimate energy of a live show, making listeners feel as though they are experiencing the performance in person with Jade and her band.

“Bad Habit” is a bold, tongue-in-cheek anthem about reclaiming freedom after a controlling relationship. The song was inspired by Jade’s own experiences and a writing session with Paris Adams. Reflecting on the creative process, Jade shares, “I wrote ‘Bad Habit’ with Paris after discussing bad dates we’d been on. I had the chorus idea but wasn’t sure where to take it, and after talking to Paris, I knew this write was where that chorus belonged. It was so fun to write.”

The lyrics of “Bad Habit” vividly depict the thrill of letting go and embracing life’s indulgences with lines like, “I smoke, I drink, I do the things you think I didn’t like to do.” Jade explains, “The song is about having this free time to do as you please after losing a partner who took up all your time and maybe had opinions on things you shouldn’t do. It’s very tongue-in-cheek, suggesting I dropped one bad habit and now I’m ready to replace it with another.”

This single is part of her upcoming How Love Goes EP, which stands out for its organic, raw sound thanks to the live recording process. “It was such a fun experience to record this live in the studio with my band. Getting to feel it out and bounce off each other was so fun, and I’m so happy with how it came out. It’s a little more raw and organic sounding than my other releases, so I’m excited to see what the fans think,” Jade adds.

“Bad Habit” can be pre-saved now!

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