No-one has a story quite like Courtney Hadwin. Back when she was just 13-years-old, her jaw-dropping Janis Joplin-esque audition on ‘America’s Got Talent’ went internationally viral leading to the music industry trying to mould her as a conventional pop star. But Courtney instead focused on making music that reflected her passions, all permeated with personal coming-of-age stories as she moved into adulthood. And a growing fanbase believes in her abilities too, as evidenced by 3.7 million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. That journey now reaches a new highlight as she today unveils her long-awaited debut album ‘Little Miss Jagged’.
As we’ve heard from its previous singles ‘Little Miss Jagged’ is a record in which Courtney dismisses easy genre categorisation. It’s a record which veers between sounds, from bouncy pop-punk to epic balladeering, taking in frenetic funk, Motown with a modernist pop twist, old school R&B and a whole lot more. It is united by its creator’s phenomenal vocal class, a gold-plated voice which soars, struts and emotes in equal measure. And vitally for an artist whose journey has been defined by wanting to do things on her own terms, its stories all come from personal experience.
For all its timeless style, ‘Little Miss Jagged’ pulsates with the thrilling rush of an artist with the youth and confidence to push her talents to the limits. All of those qualities are wrapped up in the new focus track ‘Electric’, an aptly-titled blast of rambunctious rock ‘n’ soul that doubles up as a personal mission statement with the lyrics, “Let the power of the music take me away!”
The bridge slows down slightly, letting Courtney showcase her vocal versatility from deep, rich tones to soaring highs. “She tells a story with her voice and eyes, it’s mesmerizing,” one viewer commented.
The visualizer moves with the bass lines, making the song feel alive and ultra-modern, as if the music itself is shaping the digital space. “I’m totally sucked into the screen—I can’t look away for a second,” another fan exclaimed.
Courtney’s high notes during the climax send shivers down the spine, not just because of the sheer vocal talent but also the emotional journey she leads listeners through. “She’s literally setting every sense on fire while singing,” one fan shared.
As the song reaches its finale, the visualizer gradually dims but keeps the rhythm alive, leaving a lingering, electrifying impression. “The ending is perfect but I want to watch it again immediately—she’s a phenomenon!” a fan noted.
Finally, the vocals and visualizer mesh seamlessly, creating a vibrant electronic experience that captivates both the eyes and ears. A fan summed it up perfectly: “Electric is the only word to describe this performance—there’s no other way to put it!”