From the very first synth swell on “Necklace,” it’s clear that Dirt Flirt, the debut EP from London-based alt-pop riser Dirt Flirt (aka Kit Eaton-Kent), is not here to play it safe. This five-track introduction is a fearless plunge into messy feelings, queer heartbreak, and the beautifully chaotic task of finding yourself in your early twenties. It’s raw, relatable, and entirely captivating.
“Necklace” kicks things off with emotional weight, its moody production mirroring the inner push-and-pull of toxic desire. The way Dirt Flirt captures the guilt and sweetness of going back to something bad for you is devastatingly honest. Then comes “Dramatic,” a theatrical emo-pop anthem that feels like a therapy session on the dancefloor. It’s clever, self-aware, and absolutely made to be screamed at full volume.
The centrepiece, “Boyfriend,” is the kind of song that makes you stop what you’re doing and feel everything. It’s a queer coming-of-age track wrapped in sugary pop brilliance, balancing playful lyrics with a heartbreaking core. There’s something so cinematic about the way Dirt Flirt handles unrequited love—like she’s narrating a film you didn’t know you starred in.
“Bodycount” follows with its jagged vulnerability—an unconventional breakup song where Dirt Flirt reflects on being reduced to a number. It’s tender and furious in equal measure. The final track, “Don’t Go,” ends the EP on a haunting note. It’s a cry across the digital void, laced with modern anxiety and emotional longing, delivered in a chorus that won’t leave your head for days.
Ultimately, Dirt Flirt is a triumph of emotional storytelling and genre-bending pop. Kit Eaton-Kent offers something deeply specific yet universally felt—a voice for anyone who’s ever loved messily, lived loudly, or tried to ghost their feelings. This debut proves Dirt Flirt isn’t just one to watch—she’s already arrived.
