Jamie T reveals album happiness at Reading 2026
As the buzz around Jamie T’s forthcoming album Ghosts (100 Days Of Mourning) builds, the musician took a moment backstage at Reading & Leeds 2026 to reflect not just on the music, but on the journey that brought it into being. Speaking with NME, Jamie Treays opened up about the process of creation, the mental shifts that fueled his work, and the incredible feeling of finally being back in the creative flow.
The new record, set to arrive on October 9th, is a collection meticulously crafted from voice memos that span Jamie T’s entire career. This method wasn’t just a way to gather material; it became a powerful tool for processing life. Treays explained that looking back through these recorded moments helped him navigate the fast pace of his career and the inevitable ups and downs.
“I think it helped me to process things,” he shared. “I hadn’t done a lot of that in my career. It’s been so fast, and I’ve just always been on the go. I don’t think I had ever really had a minute to think about it, so it was really important. I’ve come out the other side of that, and I look back more fondly now on it all than I maybe did a few years ago.”
This reflective approach wasn’t just about the music; it was about personal healing. Treays noted that the creation process forced him to look at his experiences, allowing him to put some things to rest. He described the voice memos as old “sketches and stuff,” which he then refined into the finished album, demonstrating how vague initial ideas can be spun into something entirely new and meaningful.
The creative journey was deeply personal. When sharing the artwork for Ghosts (100 Days Of Mourning), Treays mentioned feeling like something was over following his 2023 Finsbury Park gig. He admitted that burnout and mental health concerns had taken a toll, prompting him to reassess how he wanted to pursue music as a career.
“I think I’ve had to learn, and I still am in the process of learning as an adult how I’m going to carry on and proceed to do this as a job if I want to do it,” he said. “I feel like I still am working out a way of doing it where I feel safer in this experience. So I’d love to keep going with it.”
Today, however, the mood is one of vibrant optimism. Treays feels “great at the moment” and genuinely happy to be back in the spotlight. He expressed immense pride in the new record and the excitement of sharing it with audiences.
The connection between the music and its audience remains central to Treays’ perspective. During performances, he emphasized the responsibility that comes with sharing work that resonates deeply with people. He stated that he is happy to play songs that hold such emotional weight, recognizing that this connection is rare and powerful.
Whether sharing raw memories from his career or delivering a set of beloved tracks at venues like London’s Scala, Jamie T continues to weave a story of experience and resilience. He remains committed to letting the music speak for itself, celebrating the journey while looking forward to what comes next.
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