{"id":844,"date":"2024-10-20T17:20:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T16:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/?p=844"},"modified":"2024-10-20T17:22:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T16:22:28","slug":"review-time-for-erica-jeans-dizzy-ing-debut-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/2024\/10\/20\/review-time-for-erica-jeans-dizzy-ing-debut-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Time for Erica Jeans\u2019 \u2018Dizzy\u2019-ing debut EP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#eb337e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cThere is a fine line in music reviews between honest reviews and sounding like an endorsement. Frowned Upon has no problem with fully endorsing Erica Jean. She has long been a favourite of the site and is also absolutely lovely to speak to, reaching out to me knowing how important the nickname \u2018Dizzy\u2019 is to both of us.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#eb337e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Do yourself a favour and check out her music you will not be disappointed and that is the first Frowned Upon promise in a while.\u201d <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Matt (Owner of Frowned Upon)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/?s=Erica+jean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Erica Jean<\/a> yet, then you must be new to <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#eb337e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Frowned Upon<\/mark>. Erica has made huge waves in the industry; she\u2019s performed at venues ranging from Lakefest and The Marrs Bar to the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Her debut EP <strong>Dizzy<\/strong> is a perfect expression of her versatility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phenomenal album blends elements of folk, humour, and a dash of playful pop. She really is proving that \u201ceverything is better in <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">pink<\/mark>\u201d and carries influences from Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell, and Lily Allen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Dizzy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3HmaBp4g0g4hLsSkKx2or9?si=VKYNNx6_TPW7RrcmZ-ETcg&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dizzy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EP kicks off with <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Lemonade Fizz<\/mark><\/strong>, a track that opens with a splash of brass, setting a warm, soulful tone. The lyrics cleverly play off the saying, <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">\u201cWhen life gives you lemons,\u201d<\/mark> encouraging listeners to rise above challenges. The combination of Erica\u2019s gentle vocals and the autumnal, street-style sound makes the song feel like a cozy walk through a park on a crisp autumn day, complete with orange leaves crunching underfoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1770-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Erica Jean Dizzy \" class=\"wp-image-850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1770-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1770-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1770-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1770-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1770.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Hillside Lover<\/mark><\/strong> follows suit by staying outdoors with the sound of chirping birds and Erica\u2019s clean vocals. The song has a nostalgic, unplugged feel, stripping music back to it\u2019s true raw and authentic form. It\u2019s a charming track that showcases depth as a musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Warning Sign<\/mark><\/strong>, Erica shifts gears, offering up almost spoken lyrics reminiscent of someone like Kate Nash. The song is a playful yet honest take on dating, offering a peek into Erica\u2019s personality. Stripped back to just her voice and guitar, it\u2019s a candid look at what she\u2019s like, serving as both a confession and a light-hearted warning for anyone interested in her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">2am Memories<\/mark><\/strong> picks up the pace, capturing the whirlwind of thoughts that often come to us in the middle of the night. The song is fast-paced, reflecting the racing mind against the stillness of the world. A saxophone adds layers to the already intricate arrangement, while a folk-infused guitar introduces <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Cherry On Top<\/mark><\/strong>. This track tackles the stereotypes Erica faces and proves she\u2019s more than capable of surpassing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Evergreen Time<\/mark><\/strong> begins with a soft crackle of keys and a steady rhythm before Erica\u2019s delicate voice floats in, capturing the excitement and butterflies of a new relationship. The song\u2019s mellow melody complements the dreamy, timeless feel of the lyrics. As the track progresses, Erica\u2019s vocals rise to new heights, showing off her range and emotion. This track should be her magnum opus, the true showcase of her talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the colder and darker (s**t) months approach, we could all do with a smile and a splash of pink. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ericajeanmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Erica Jean<\/a>\u2019s music is the perfect soundtrack to keep listeners upbeat and almost cosy feeling. So download \u2018Dizzy\u2019 feel the music and share the love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1767.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1767.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1767-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1767-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>October 24th 2024: Dizzy Deluxe Release Party &#8211; London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 2nd 2024: Global Youth Awards &#8211; London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 29th 2024: Christmas Songs with Erica Jean &#8211; Bournheath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 6th 2024: The Spice of Life London &#8211; London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 16th 2025: Erica Jean Headlines SJQ &#8211; London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThere is a fine line in music reviews between honest reviews and sounding like an&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[48,14,13,84,19],"class_list":["post-844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-erica-jean","tag-music","tag-review","tag-review-time","tag-songs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D.png",1080,1080,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-300x300.png",300,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-768x768.png",640,640,true],"large":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-1024x1024.png",640,640,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D.png",1080,1080,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D.png",1080,1080,false],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-1080x715.png",1080,715,true],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-800x500.png",800,500,true],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-1024x1024.png",1024,1024,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-540x340.png",540,340,true],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4B3A238A-0806-4125-84A3-42C9DF58FE2D-400x250.png",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Matt Evans","author_link":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/author\/frownedupon-net\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/category\/music\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Music<\/a>","tag_info":"Music","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/844"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=844"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":857,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/844\/revisions\/857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}