Ella Eyre has returned with a catchy new single, ‘red flags & love hearts’, the latest glimpse of her highly anticipated second album everything, in time, due out November 21 via Play It Again Sam.

The track, steeped in harmony-driven doo-wop with shades of Lauryn Hill, reflects on the way we romanticise warning signs in relationships. Its title comes from a conversation in therapy, where Eyre first heard the phrase: “Why do red flags look like love hearts?”

“I’d never heard it before, but it felt so true – and so visual,” Eyre explains. “We see the signs, we know something’s wrong, but we find ways to dress it up as love. That contradiction became the heart of this song.”

Speaking on what the single means to her now, she adds: “‘red flags & love hearts’ is one of the most honest songs I’ve written in years. It’s about learning from your mistakes, but also forgiving yourself for making them in the first place. I hope people hear it and feel less alone in those moments where love makes no sense.”

Fans are already responding with enthusiasm. One YouTube listener praised it as: “Incredible song. Gives me old school vibes and your unique voice is just chef’s kiss.”

The new release follows a run of powerful singles, including the breakup anthem ‘space’, the internet-age reflection ‘high on the internet’ (ft. Jay Prince), the silky groove ‘domino szn’, and the emotionally charged ‘kintsugi’. Together, they showcase the range and depth of everything, in time — a 15-track album Eyre describes as her most fearless and authentic body of work yet.

The road to this moment has been far from straightforward. Signed at 17, Eyre’s early career was marked by chart hits and high-profile collaborations, but her own vision often took a backseat. Vocal surgery during lockdown forced her to rebuild from scratch — both technically and creatively. Now 31, newly independent, and in full control of her masters, she’s shaped an album rooted in soul, R&B, funk, and emotional truth.

“There was a moment when I just said, ‘This doesn’t feel right – scrap it all,’” Eyre recalls of an earlier version of the record. “There’s been a lot of stop-start in my career, but this album feels like something I’m really proud of. And the biggest clichés are sometimes the deepest truths: good things come to those who wait.”

To celebrate the release, Ella Eyre will play a run of intimate, candlelit headline shows in December, performing in stunning venues across the UK:

Candlelit Headline Shows – December 2025

Thu 4th – Manchester, Halle St Peters

Sat 6th – London, St Mary’s Church

Fri 12th – Edinburgh, Assembly Roxy

Sat 13th – Liverpool, St George’s Hall

With everything, in time, Ella Eyre proves that her voice — both musical and personal — is stronger than ever. Far from a comeback, this record is the sound of an artist who never truly left, but has finally arrived on her own terms.

Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.