Jessie Ware, 41, Embraces Sensuality and Confidence on New Album 'Superbloom'

The British singer-songwriter discusses balancing her music career, motherhood, and popular podcast with her mom Lennie.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:09pm

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An extreme close-up of glittering sequins and shattered disco glass reflecting dramatic studio lighting, conceptually representing the sensual and confident energy of Jessie Ware's new album.Jessie Ware's new album 'Superbloom' blends soulful grooves with a newfound sensuality and confidence, reflecting the singer's artistic evolution.NYC Today

Jessie Ware, 41, is experiencing a career renaissance with her sixth studio album 'Superbloom,' which blends soulful grooves with a newfound confidence and sensuality. The singer tells PEOPLE about making the album, ensuring her husband was comfortable with the sensual music videos, and how her popular podcast 'Table Manners' with her mom Lennie has impacted her artistry. Ware also shares her thoughts on ageism in the music industry and how she's embracing this fruitful phase of her life.

Why it matters

Ware's evolution as an artist, balancing motherhood and career, and her candid perspective on ageism in the music industry provide an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of a veteran pop/R&B singer navigating the industry in her 40s.

The details

After finding renewed success with her past two albums, Ware was ready to blend the dance-pop sound of those records with the soulful nature of her earlier work on 'Superbloom.' The singer says she felt more confident and ready to 'lean into soul and groove again' on the new album. Ware also had to have an open conversation with her husband Sam Burrows about the sensual lyrics and music videos, though he was ultimately supportive. The singer credits her popular podcast 'Table Manners' with her mom Lennie as helping her balance her music career, family life, and community involvement. Ware acknowledges that ageism is still an issue in the music industry, particularly at radio, but she pays 'less attention to it' these days and is inspired by veteran artists like Annie Lennox and Sade who have had long-lasting careers.

  • Jessie Ware's sixth studio album 'Superbloom' was released in April 2026.
  • Ware and her mom Lennie have been co-hosting the 'Table Manners' podcast for the past 8 years.

The players

Jessie Ware

A 41-year-old British singer-songwriter who has found renewed success in recent years with her dance-pop sound, and is now blending that with more soulful elements on her new album 'Superbloom.'

Sam Burrows

Jessie Ware's husband, who she had to consult with about the sensual nature of the music videos for 'Superbloom.'

Lennie Ware

Jessie Ware's 74-year-old mother, who co-hosts the popular 'Table Manners' podcast with her daughter.

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What they’re saying

“Without sounding arrogant, I just feel confident. I'm ready for it all. I also have learned how to appreciate it, that it doesn't necessarily stay around forever, so I'm going to bloody enjoy it.”

— Jessie Ware

“He's not fussed about 'Sauna.' That's his least fave. He said, 'It doesn't make me want to dance.' I really appreciate his opinion, but sometimes he just doesn't get it.”

— Jessie Ware

The takeaway

Jessie Ware's journey as a 41-year-old pop/R&B artist showcases how veteran female musicians can continue to evolve artistically and find success later in their careers, defying outdated notions of ageism in the music industry.