Colin 
Erica Jean releases her new EP One Take Wonder today. It arrives with a warm mix of fan favourites, new material, and the close energy of a one-take live session. The project blends her acoustic charm with the open honesty that shaped her recent travels across America. She recorded the entire session in London, capturing the atmosphere with one-take audio and video. The result feels immediate, relaxed, and rooted in real connection.
‘42nd Street’ leads the release. It reflects on falling in love with New York, noticing the beauty of a new place, and realising how travel shifts your sense of self. Erica builds the story through clear details, from the long roads of Manhattan to the promise of walking 14th Avenue with someone you love. The single places her voice at the centre. The performance stays steady and unfiltered, which suits both the tone and the content. Every moment draws you in.
Across the EP, she leans into her country influences while keeping the arrangements simple. The material moves between New York memories and London stillness, yet it never feels scattered. Instead, each song adds to a wider picture of movement, growth, and gentle reflection. The Tiny Desk inspiration sits beneath the sound, although the project remains unmistakably hers. She focuses on clear emotion rather than ornament. Because of that, One Take Wonder invites close listening.
A project shaped by movement and memory
Erica’s recent journey through both the UK and America shaped the new work. She has performed at Alexandra Palace, the Royal Albert Hall, and Eris Brooklyn. She has also supported Amy Wadge and LYRA, and she has sung in Tom Odell’s choir in London and Paris. These moments fed her confidence and gave her access to new audiences. They also provided experiences that surface throughout the EP, from the joy of touring to the quiet pause that follows each show.
Her festival run added another layer. Erica brought her pink glitter and acoustic tone to Carfest, Lakefest, and Foodies Festival, which helped her connect with new listeners. She also continued to build momentum through singles such as ‘Cherry On Top’, ‘Warning Sign’, and ‘Lemonade Fizz’. Those tracks set the mood for her debut EP Dizzy, a release that focused on growing up and living truthfully. The themes of authenticity and openness return here, but with a calmer tone and a steadier touch.
‘42nd Street’ sits at the front of the project for a reason. The song carries the feel of discovery, both emotional and creative. The performance holds subtle imperfections that make it feel alive. Erica’s voice stays warm, and the guitar sits close, which supports the intimacy of the writing. Because the track opens the EP, it shapes the listener’s expectations and encourages them to stay with her through the rest of the journey.
A new chapter for Erica Jean
Erica speaks with obvious affection about making these recordings. She recalls filming the session with cosy lights, rain against the window, and the London skyline behind her. That mix of comfort and movement anchors the whole project. The songs flow between the places she has lived and the places she has visited. They also reflect the small emotional shifts that shaped her year. Because of this balance, One Take Wonder feels grounded even as it moves between different moods.
The EP carries both nostalgia and curiosity. Erica looks back at earlier memories with warmth, yet she points toward the future with a steady sense of optimism. She delivers each song with intention, trusting the simplicity of the arrangements. Nothing feels rushed, and nothing feels forced. Instead, she leans into the quiet clarity of one-take performance and lets the weight of each lyric guide the sound.
In the end, One Take Wonder stands as a portrait of where Erica is right now. The songs draw on real places, real journeys, and the thoughtful reflections that come with growing into a new stage of life. She has shaped a project that feels human, open, and carefully held. It captures the charm of her earlier work while offering a stronger sense of self. Because of that, it marks an important step forward in her story.
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