Following a triumphant headline show in London this October, Erin Bloomer has dropped her highly anticipated EP, ‘Girl’s Gotta Eat’, released on Halloween this year. It's a bold, brilliant statement from the 23-year-old artist that cements her reputation as the UK’s sassiest pop voice—the one that hands you a cocktail and a dose of fierce self-worth after a bad breakup.
The title alone is a mission statement, perfectly captured in the lead single, 'Girl's Gotta Eat'. The track, Erin says, is about "valuing yourself and refusing to settle for emotional crumbs... you get to a point where you're finally ready to walk away and feed your own nurturing soul instead." It’s an upbeat pop anthem that tackles a universal experience: the moment you realise you're giving everything for a bare minimum return. The underlying message is pure empowerment, a reminder that craving love is natural, but it should be easy and relaxed—you should not starve for attention.
The EP’s fierce core is driven by the phenomenal single ‘Block & Delete’. Originally co-written with production legends FutureCut and Sam Harper, the track was expertly brought to life by Hoost, who has lent his hand to the likes of Rina Sawayama. The result is an addictive blend of blissful pop with 2000s R&B-influenced synths, giving a slick, Justin Timberlake vibe that perfectly captures the contemporary edge of artists like Tate McRae. It’s the ultimate girl advice: setting boundaries and knowing your worth, choosing yourself when a relationship no longer serves you.
Adding another dimension to the EP is the wonderfully personal ‘Expiration Date’. Erin often writes based on what her friends are going through, and this song is about a difficult relationship, where neither person felt heard, and both avoided the difficult conversation. It captures that painful feeling of wanting to end a relationship due to distance, but not being ready to let go, likening it to the moment you decide to rip off a plaster, hoping the pain hurts less or tears away quickly.
Another standout is 'Personality Trait', an unremorseful pop/R&B heartbreak anthem about betrayal. It's a story of giving your all to someone who never deserved it. In her own words, Erin explains that the moment when you realise vulnerability isn't a weakness, it's a power. She updated the production with Hoost to bring the track, originally written a while ago, in sync with her current style.
Erin, who has roots in Northern Ireland and the North of England, has built a devoted following with her conversational, diaristic writing style. Her previous viral hit ‘F U & F Her Too’ and the BBC R1-backed ‘Coco Rouge’ (which hit No.8 in the Music Week Club Charts) proved her pop prowess. Now, with ‘Girl’s Gotta Eat’, she solidifies her role as the confident big sister you need in your headphones—a powerhouse channelling the energy of icons like Lady Gaga and Avril Lavigne with the fun, fierce wisdom of SZA and Ashnikko. She’s bold, she’s honest, and she’s demanding more.
You can stream the new EP today, and for more, be sure to keep up with Erin on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
