Love Turns Lethal In Killer Queen

Rising soul artist Bradley Jago recently released his latest single, ‘Killer Queen’. The Portsmouth native turned London-based singer-songwriter has been steadily bridging modern soul with vintage traditions through a string of singles and EPs. Coming off the back of his last release, People Need People, the single sees Bradley step further into his own lane, where neo-soul warmth meets pop hooks, and vulnerability becomes its own kind of power.

Self-professedly, Bradley Jago is on a mission to create ‘queer soul for queer souls’, and ‘Killer Queen’ is a continuation of his vivid storytelling. The track unfolds as a confession, translating Bradley’s experience of surrendering to love in his first relationship. With his tongue firmly in his cheek, Bradley questions whether the man lying beside him is a “killer,” hiding a master plan of deception and heartache, or if his loving words are genuine. With a vocal line that rises and aches in equal measure, Bradley’s delivery brings the story to life with striking emotional depth. He carries the track with an emotional intelligence reminiscent of Sam Smith’s early material or the lyrical poise of Joy Crookes. Yet Bradley is no pastiche — there’s something uniquely his own here: a sincerity that isn’t coded or subdued, but woven proudly into the fabric of the song.

The production, handled by Logan Aspin, balances texture and restraint beautifully. Built on a foundation of sturdy bass grooves, the drumline propels the track forward while Shirin Nisametdin’s strings echo the sting of Bradley’s internal conflict. Weaving it all together, Aspin crafts a soundscape where nostalgia and modernity coexist in perfect harmony, allowing Bradley’s voice to sit front and centre while subtle textures and shadows ripple beneath the surface.

Killer Queen radiates confidence but resists the temptation to grandstand; its sensuality lingers in feeling rather than flourish. Every element, from the sleek production to Jago’s vocal delivery, moves with purpose. As the first preview of his 2026 EP, it signals an artist stepping fully into his identity, solidifying Jago’s place among the most distinctive up and coming voices in British soul.

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