Revisiting a past relationship can feel surprisingly different once enough time has passed. What once seemed impossible to understand suddenly becomes much clearer, and the things we desperately wanted to say don’t always feel so necessary anymore. That’s the perspective London-based singer-songwriter Judy Pearson brings to her new EP, Diary of A Heartbreak (Chapter Two), a four-track project that continues the story she began in its first instalment, this time with a little more confidence and a different outlook on love.
While Chapter One captured the confusion and disappointment that followed the breakup, its successor finds Judy in a more reflective mood, with a healthy dose of sarcasm making its way into the songwriting. “In many ways, these songs are like letters I’ll never send,” she explains, describing the project as an opportunity to express thoughts that no longer require an answer. “I poured my heart and soul into this and it would mean the world to me if you would go and have a listen,” she shared.
That attitude comes through particularly clearly in Just A Boy, the EP’s closing track, where Judy addresses the emotional immaturity of someone who approaches relationships like a game. “You’re not a man, you’re just a boy,” she sings, making her feelings pretty clear. After the EP’s release, she unveiled the accompanying music video, sharing a message that many listeners will probably relate to: “Made this for every late night spent overthinking someone who wasn’t worth it.”
Elsewhere, Jade uses the durability of the precious stone as a metaphor for memories that refuse to disappear, while Isn’t It Funny How revisits past sacrifices with an almost disbelieving sense of humour. No One Else Like Me imagines an ex-partner finally recognising what they’ve lost, although Judy makes it clear that her confidence no longer depends on that realisation.
Produced by Jeremy Rompala, with vocals recorded at London’s Pirate Studios, the EP maintains an intimate acoustic sound that allows Judy’s storytelling to take centre stage. Having already attracted a growing audience with her emotionally driven songwriting, the London-based artist continues to develop a style that draws on influences ranging from Taylor Swift to Fleetwood Mac. There’s still plenty of vulnerability in these songs, but also a newfound confidence.
