Sade Olutola explains how Ed Sheeran inspired her ‘Arrow Heart’ EP at Reading 2026

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Afterwards, she joined NME backstage to discuss her first EP, which was released in February. The concept for ‘Arrow Heart’ came from an idea she had as an 11-year-old in her “Ed Sheeran phase” – something she laughed about when reminded of it.

Olutola também explicou a história por trás da faixa de abertura do EP, “2099”, que a mostra viajando no tempo de 1625 a 2099 nas letras. “Essa música não faz sentido,” ela riu antes de explicar a história por trás dela.

The emerging artist also opened for Lexa Gates at KOKO and Fousheé as part of Harry Styles’ Meltdown this summer. “I am the biggest Lexa Gates fan. Me and my producer bonded over our love for Lexa Gates,” she revealed.

Olutola performed her debut headline show at London’s The Grace in June – something she said “meant the world to” her: “These were hard tickets – everybody there, I knew that they came specifically to see me.

I was just so grateful for that, and honestly, in disbelief that it sold out. I didn’t expect that. Tears were shed, but I was very happy.”.

Ela continuou explicando que trata o público diante dela da mesma maneira, seja como artista principal, como abertura para outro ato ou em um festival.

So I bring that over into my own shows.”.

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