Harvey Brittain's Latest EP my heart keeps score

With the continuous rise and popularity of female pop stars, there seems to be a shortage of male pop stars… or is there? Harvey Brittain is proving that wrong with his new EP, my heart keeps score. With eight heartfelt and honest tracks, Brittain has curated a sound encapsulating a multitude of emotions alongside infectious melodies.

So who is Harvey Brittain? Originally from the UK, he is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter and producer blending sounds of modern pop, a hint of rock, and jazz inspirations sprinkled throughout. Now in LA, Brittain has been working on his music career, focusing on his sound and image, creating music that is both personal to his life experience and also relatable and catchy. This past year, Brittain has released songs one after the other, leading up to this EP release. 

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While the EP not only sonically demonstrates Brittain's experience of moving to a different country to chase his dreams in music, it also showcases the complexities within his self-discovery and romantic relationships. The lyricism displays how he writes from the heart, sharing a more intimate version of himself with listeners. Here I’ll highlight the EP and a few tracks, which I recommend listening to as you read!

Strategic with the order of the tracklist, “tangerine” is first, an already released single. It has an addictive melody that pulls you in immediately, starting with a finger-picking electric guitar, and Brittain’s songwriting paints the picture for us simply. A catchy, upbeat chorus–you can’t help but dance along to it. A perfect depiction of what good pop music sounds like. This is personally my favorite track, so overall a great introduction to the rest of the EP.

Now, an unreleased song, “obsessed” follows, further showcasing this feeling of yearning after someone, as portrayed in the first track. A beautiful piano trickles in as his vocals softly echo behind, in which you expect a slower song. The build-up to the pre-chorus is enticing and teases you with a heavy beat until it continues back to the keys. As the song carries on, the persistent drums and keys blend seamlessly with the guitar that comes in during the bridge. Brittain's strong vocals gravitate you to hitting that replay button as the sparkling keys close out the song.

The third (title) track, also unreleased, “my heart keeps score” is more of a ballad, with emotional lyrics and vulnerable vocals. Throughout, the production of the track shows a playfulness in the instrumentals, but it still stays true to the core of the song being personal. Here, Brittain’s writing is unrestrained and honest, depicting the hardships of dealing with a myriad of emotions through the end of a relationship. Vocals as intense as the lyrics, you truly feel everything he sings.

The sixth track, “eyes shut” was released in late 2024, with clever lyricism and alluring vocals. This being his most-streamed song makes sense; with a passionate delivery and punchy drums, it is hard not to love this song. To wrap up with his songs, “still hurting” the seventh track, is a broken love letter to a past lover. Once again, a ballad with a piano traveling alongside lyricism of hurt and honesty. It is one of those tracks that you can feel as closure, something that needed to be written. Choosing to be open and writing such a raw song is powerful, but it shows true dedication to his art. 

His closing track is a cover of “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane. Truly making the song his own, Brittain’s vocals are strong and have this depth that reels a listener in. A beautiful way to close out his first EP release, showcasing his talent, his urge to create and share music, as well as connect with others. There is a beauty in writing reviews for new music, but there is nothing like listening to it yourself. Everyone will resonate with different songs for different reasons!

Listen to Harvey Brittain’s my heart keeps score and follow his socials for all future releases!

Written by Amy Kapel

Photography: Phil Allen