Harry Jordan has spent a decade producing other people’s records, fronting cult indie bands, and quietly building one of the most impressive resumes in the UK independent music scene. Now it’s his turn. The Norfolk-based singer-songwriter, producer, and engineer releases his debut solo EP ‘This Beautiful Life’ on April 17, with new single “(When I Wasn’t) Electric” out now as a preview of what’s coming.
The EP collects six songs reflecting on Jordan’s years living in Leeds, recorded DIY in his old basement and finished at his own Bam Bam Studios. The sonic touchstones run deep: Wilco, Sparklehorse, Big Thief, Neil Young, Alex G, Justin Vernon. The approach is lean and deliberate, with thoughtful restraint across both composition and production. Jordan handles everything himself, writing, producing, engineering, and mixing, with drums handled by longtime collaborator Josh Ketch.
“(When I Wasn’t) Electric” is the EP’s emotional anchor. Written during the bleakest stretch of COVID lockdowns while separated from his now-wife Sophie, the track opens with introspective softness before building into fully distorted catharsis. Jordan describes it as being “about longing to be there with the person you love,” and the shifting tempos carry that emotional weight with real deftness. It’s the kind of song that sounds lived-in because it was.
Previously known as co-frontman of Eades, whose work earned acclaim from The Guardian, NME, FADER, and BBC 6 Music, Jordan brings that same critical pedigree into his solo work. ‘This Beautiful Life’ is out April 17. An EP launch show follows April 18 at Voodoo Daddy’s in Norwich.
‘This Beautiful Life’ Track Listing:
- All Again
- In A Minute
- Protected
- This Beautiful Life
- Unwind
- (When I Wasn’t) Electric
Upcoming Shows:
April 18, Norwich, UK @ Voodoo Daddy’s (EP Launch Show)