Earth to Eve is one of those artists that we just knew we had to learn more about as soon as we first heard her sing. We got even more invested when we heard her songs about current affairs, the state of the world, and how we, as young adults, feel on a daily basis.
From the 1930s-inspired ‘Never Change For A Man’ to the “no bullsh*t” sound and lyrics of ‘No Kings,’ Eve is always unapologetically herself in a way that inspires us to keep going even through the tough times. Based on all we’ve said so far, you can probably tell how excited we were to do an interview with Earth to Eve. We hope you feel as inspired by her words as we do!
This article includes discussions of sexual assault, war, sobriety, and other mature themes. We encourage readers to take care while engaging with this content.
Hi, Eve, thank you so much for chatting with us today. We’re so happy to have you! Firstly, we’d like for you to introduce yourself to our readers.
Thank you so much for having me! My name is Eve, and my artist project Earth to Eve embodies
everything I held back for so long. It’s my most raw and honest self, an outlet to express my anger,
frustration, and insecurities. The messages are multifaceted: I speak openly about my experiences with
addiction and mental illness in hopes of spreading awareness and helping people feel less alone, but I
also use this platform to express my rage and grief over the state of the world and our society at large.
We are obsessed with the ‘Never Change For A Man’ teasers on your socials and how they’re inspired by different eras of music. Walk us through the creative process behind those, please.
I wanted ‘Never Change For A Man’ to feel like a portal back into the big band era, representing how
stripping back our rights and emboldening misogyny on the main stage has essentially time-traveled us
back to the 1930s. I tried to make this sonically apparent through lush brass sections, raw vocals, and a
swing-like groove. Visually, I wanted the teasers to feel like stepping into an old speakeasy, the haze, the
drama, the old-school suits, all reinforcing that unsettling sense of déjà vu.
The lyrics and melody of ‘Never Change For A Man’ are peak storytelling and bring forward a very important issue: women being told their entire lives that they’re supposed to shrink themselves to fit others’ molds. What was the initial spark that eventually led to this song?
It was less a single spark and more a lifetime of being made to feel like I needed to tone myself down and
dim my shine in order to be taken seriously or stay safe. Whether in corporate settings, musical spaces,
or romantic relationships, that message persisted. I’ve been sexually assaulted multiple times and was
often made to feel as though I invited those advances by dressing “too loud,” being “too kind,” or simply
existing visibly. I shouldn’t have to second-guess what I wear out of fear that it could be used to justify my
abuse. We should be able to walk down the street without our keys clenched in our fists, and enter
male-dominated rooms without self-policing our ideas or our tone for fear of being labeled aggressive,
sensitive, or “too much.” This song is the embodiment of that rage and sadness, and my hope that the
next generation of girls and femme-presenting people feel safe in their bodies and empowered to show up
authentically, without fear. But, if there’s one specific moment that inspired this song, it would be when a
male producer told me that I’d never amount to anything without him.
You’re a very proud self-produced artist, and you’ve said before that you learned that part of the craft after you started writing music. What was your greatest struggle when you first started producing?
Not to throw myself under the bus, but I’ve always struggled with committing to things I’m not immediately
good at. The hardest part was putting my ego aside and allowing myself to be truly bad at production for a
long time. I put in hours every single day, and because the learning curve was so steep, progress was
hard to see at first, which was incredibly discouraging. I had no technical background, no music theory
knowledge, and no formal piano training, just a deep desire to learn. I watched endless YouTube tutorials,
recreated tracks by ear, and practiced in my DAW daily. When I had the opportunity to go back to school
to study music and fill in the foundational gaps, I took it without hesitation. I genuinely love being the
dumbest person in the room. It means I’m surrounded by people I can learn from, and music school gave
me exactly that.
You have several demos posted to your socials that we’re absolutely obsessed with! We’re especially fond of ‘you don’t belong anymore’ for how it softly reminds us that it’s okay to let some things go. So we just have to ask: are you planning on releasing these demos officially in the future?
Yes, I am! ‘you don’t belong here’ will be coming out very soon, along with some other unreleased songs
on a longer form project I’m working on! I try to write a song a day, so I always wind up with a massive
backlog of music. I post a lot of demos before they’re finished, and some of these songs end up slipping
through the cracks as newer, shinier songs come along. I can be very self-critical and tend to hate the
songs I write immediately after writing them. I’m trying to get better about revisiting older music without
defaulting to “everything I wrote up until now is garbage.”
In your own words, ‘No Kings’ marked the beginning of your “no bullsh*t era,” and we love that! Do you have any advice for those of us who also want to enter that era? Aside from listening to your music, of course.
For me, this era has been about refusing to tone-police myself and committing to raw, unapologetic honesty. Whether that’s calling out the current administration for their heinous policies and human rights violations or being transparent about my BPD and depression, I want to lead with vulnerability and truth. My biggest advice is to show up as your most authentic self, even when it’s scary or uncomfortable, and never stifle your values or morals for anyone or anything. We all wear these masks and try to perform normalcy for other people without realizing they’re often doing the same. Ditch the mask. F*ck being a
palatable, sanitized version of yourself. Just be you, cracks and all.
You’re very vocal about social issues on your social media, your music, and your videos, bringing attention to the current state of the world. Your music resonates with so many people’s feelings about these topics. How do you feel knowing your work has such an impact on your listeners?
It’s surreal seeing my music make its way to protests around the world, and watching organizers use my
videos to promote rallies, calls to action, and mutual aid. Helping people feel less alone in their anger,
boosting morale, and supporting collective mobilization are, in my opinion, some of the most vital roles
music can play. While I often struggle to feel proud of my work, seeing people use my music to amplify
and call attention to this administration’s gross abuse of power, state-sanctioned violence, and complicity
in the Palestinian genocide has given me a renewed sense of purpose and conviction in what I’m
creating. It brings me hope seeing the impact of my music in the real world, whether that’s fans
messaging me about their sobriety or mental health journeys, or how they felt brave enough to confront
their bigoted family members or go to their first protest.
What would you say is your biggest career dream for the future? And what’s one dream you had when you first started that you already feel like you’ve achieved?
My dream was always to connect with people, to give them a temporary escape, a place to sit unapologetically with their feelings that are deemed too big or “too much” for the outside world, and to just exist without apology for a moment. I started writing music from a very dark place and always hoped that in writing music, I could one day help others feel less alone in their struggles and anger and isolation. This has undoubtedly been my greatest achievement, and words can’t describe how grateful I am to be in a
position to get to do this every day of my life. In terms of the future, I’ve always wanted to compose music
for film and tv. I love building worlds, and it’d be an honor to get to work alongside my favorite directors and DPs to help bring theirs to life sonically. As a theatre kid, though, my grandiose childhood dream was
to write a musical, and I hope one day I can make that happen!
If you were to give us three songs by artists you love and three songs of your own for our readers to get to know you, what would they be?
Three songs from other artists: ‘Strange’ by Celeste, ‘WHO GON HOLD YA BONES?’ by Perry Maysun, and
‘Money Ties’ by REN;
As for three of my own songs: ‘Beautiful Disaster’, ‘Have You Heard the News Today?’, and ‘Toy Soldier.’
You have a new single about to come out called ‘First Generation Degenerate,’ where you discuss how younger folks are treated as “too much” by previous generations, but then you flip the tables to remind everyone that the current state of things is their legacy to us. Was there a particular situation you had in mind when you came up with the idea for this song?
The idea had been brewing long before I ever sat down to write the song. It grew out of countless
arguments with older relatives and authority figures who dismissed me as “too sensitive” for having
empathy, or naive for believing that universal healthcare, access to education, food, and clean drinking
water aren’t radical demands. That familiar, condescending line, “I used to feel that way too, you’ll grow
out of it,” really just translates to: “I’ve been desensitized to violence and inequality, and because it
doesn’t affect me directly, I no longer care.” I wanted this song to be an anthem for those who have
refused that apathy, for people who’ve held onto their humanity and are still fighting for a better future for
themselves and the generations to come.
Speaking to your fellow ‘First Generation Degenerates’ for a second, please tell us how you keep your hopes up in the midst of these dark times we’re living through. Does putting your feelings about it into song form help clear your head?
Writing for me has always been my coping mechanism, an outlet for all the feelings I don’t know how to
process, verbalize, or sit with. In these times, that’s become especially true. I find myself so overwhelmed
with anger and sadness that, if I don’t use music or art as an outlet for my feelings, I’ll just shut down and
completely dissociate. I used to collage a lot as a kid, and I’ve recently taken it back up to help myself stay
grounded. I think joy is an important part of resistance, too, and in addition to showing up online, in the
streets, and in our communities, we need to also show up for ourselves and indulge in creativity, rest, and
self-care when we can. I’ve found the most hope in showing up to protests, in seeing people unite, andin
witnessing collective resistance. As bleak as social media can be, it’s also shown me people across the world using art as a vehicle for change, demanding accountability, and refusing to stay silent. It’s a
reminder that there’s more of us than them.
And finally, since we’re The Honey POP, we’d like to ask you to leave a sweet message for our readers <3
If you’re reading this, I want you to know it’s never too late to start over or chase the life you want. There’s
no timeline you’re failing to meet and no age where growth or reinvention expires. I finished undergrad at
25 and was the oldest person in every room. It was daunting, and I was called “grandma” more times than
I’d like to admit, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Without it, I wouldn’t be
making this music today. In sobriety, we talk a lot about how recovery isn’t linear, and the same is true for
life. Progress rarely moves in a straight line, and success almost never looks the way we’re told it should.
So many people don’t find their footing or build something meaningful until much later in life. If you’re still
dreaming, still learning, or still trying, even if it feels messy or slower than you’d like, you’re exactly where
you need to be. Keep going. You’re not behind.
Thank you so much to Earth to Eve for chatting with us. We can’t wait to see what you do next! We also can’t wait to see you on your tour! And if you’ve enjoyed this interview, come chat with us about it on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!
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