Each Measure Feature: Eva Pagan

FEATURE

In the press release for her EP1, Eva Pagán compares herself to Rosalia, Charli XCX, and Bad Bunny. Invoking the names of modern pop royalty as she did is a big risk to take, and I have to admit, I went into the album expecting to be disappointed. I was not.

The Puerto Rican-German artist released EP1 at the end of November, hoping to set an ambitious tone for the start of 2026. Previous releases like Beautiful Little Life, Proud of Me EP, and Daybreak have already made Pagán a respected figure in the electropop community, and she’s enjoyed well-deserved success in the form of sold-out shows, Spotify recognition, and multiple awards. EP1 had big shoes to fill, but in my opinion, it’s one of her strongest releases to date.

EP1 is a pop-perfection wonderland of catchy hooks, infectious melodies, and irresistible beats. Befitting of a pop artist, Pagán has a subversive approach to artistry that makes her music perfect for dance floors, and she tempers her uninhibition with sophistication. Tracks like “NY LA MIA” and “4ever” layer autotuned acrobatics on top of bouncy electronic textures to create dreamy soundscapes that are easy to get lost in.

But EP1 is more than just good music. Pagán uses her lyrical prowess to turn the album into a poetic and deeply emotional journey, describing the EP as “a love letter to my immigrant family.” The power of music to communicate with those who would otherwise be out of reach is a recurring theme throughout the release, and Pagán pursues it with genuine passion. The opening track, “Far,” describes how her commitment and loyalty to her family transcends time and space. Elsewhere, she lovingly dedicates the track “In the Mirror” to her mother.

A unique feature of Pagán’s music is her use of Spanglish lyrics at key moments. Certainly, it adds a fun, international flair to her take on pop music, but it’s about much more than novelty. It’s Pagán’s way to creating a body of work that truly represents her identity and connects people across the boundaries of culture and language.

That universal resonance is exactly what makes pop music great.  

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