One of the UK’s most distinctive voices, Ella Eyre, is back with her bold new single “red flags & love hearts”, lifted from her highly anticipated second album everything, in time — out November 21st via Play It Again Sam.
A Song Born From Reflection
Drenched in harmony-rich doo-wop and echoing the influence of her idol Lauryn Hill, the track is both poignant and powerful. Its title comes from a moment in therapy, with Ella turning the phrase into a bittersweet anthem about how we sometimes romanticise warning signs in relationships.
“I remember talking to my therapist about this boy and he said, ‘you know, it’s like that saying: why do red flags look like love hearts?’ I’d never heard it before, but it was so true — and so visual. We see the problems so clearly, and yet somehow we still romanticise them,” Ella explains.
The result is a hook-laden single that blends honesty, vulnerability, and self-awareness — and sets the tone for an album full of raw emotional truth.
Building Momentum
“red flags & love hearts” follows a string of standout singles including:
- “space” — a fiery breakup anthem
- “high on the internet” (ft. Jay Prince) — a sharp take on digital burnout
- “domino szn” — a silky, soul-pop confidence boost
- “kintsugi” — a graceful, introspective ballad
Each track has paved the way for everything, in time — a 15-song collection that captures Ella at her most fearless and authentic.
A Decade in the Making
It’s been 10 years since Eyre’s Top 4 debut Feline. Since then, she’s navigated chart-topping collaborations, vocal surgery during lockdown, and parting ways with her former label to take ownership of her music.
Now 31, she’s reclaimed her sound, drawing from soul, R&B, retro funk, and bold pop influences to create an album that’s entirely hers.
“There was a moment when I just said, ‘This doesn’t feel right – scrap it all,’” she recalls. “This album feels like something I’m really proud of. And even though it’s taken a long time to get here, I believe good things come to those who wait.”
Ella Eyre – everything, in time
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Intimate Candlelit Shows
To celebrate the release, Ella will play four exclusive candlelit shows this December, offering fans a chance to experience her new era in breathtaking venues:
- Thu 4 Dec – Manchester, Halle St Peter’s
- Sat 6 Dec – London, St Mary’s Church
- Fri 12 Dec – Edinburgh, Assembly Roxy
- Sat 13 Dec – Liverpool, St George’s Hall
Tickets are available now.
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