Imagine it is 1975. The lights go down, the piano starts to play, and a voice as big as a mountain fills the room. For a long time, people thought that kind of magic was gone forever. But then came Courtney Hadwin. While most kids her age were listening to music made by computers, Courtney was busy studying the legends of the 1970s. Now, she is taking everything we loved about that old-school rock and making it brand new for us today.
Courtney is not just stepping away from the old Janis Joplin comparisons. She is reaching for something bigger. Her new music carries a Bohemian Rhapsody inspired spirit, where every song can stand on its own but still feels like part of one larger story. One track brings fire. One brings pain. One brings darkness. Together, they build a world that feels raw, bold, and full of old-school rock energy.
You can hear that growth in “Spellbound.” The song brings a pop-punk spark with a sharp modern edge. It feels young, restless, and full of movement. Courtney still has that 1970s grit in her voice, but now she is mixing it with a sound that belongs to today.
Courtney Hadwin – Spellbound (Official Video)
One of her coolest new tracks, You Only Love Me When I Lie, shows off her “superpower.” This song leans more into blues-rock and soul. It feels heavier because it is not just about love. It is about pretending. It is about hiding pain. It is about becoming what someone else wants because you are scared they may leave. That is the kind of feeling many people understand quietly.
When you add “Monsters” to the picture, the album feels even more complete. “Spellbound” brings the spark. “You Only Love Me When I Lie” brings the wound. “Monsters” brings the shadow. Each song has its own face, but together they feel like chapters from the same jagged story.
Courtney Hadwin – You Only Love Me When I Lie (Official Music Video)
Courtney Hadwin is proving that the spirit of the 1970s isn’t just a memory, it is a heartbeat. She has transformed from a shy student of rock into a leader of the pack. By leaning on the inspiration of Queen and adding her own modern twist, she is making sure that real, raw rock and roll never goes out of style.
Watch both videos above and keep an eye on Courtney Hadwin’s Little Miss Jagged era, because this may be the moment people finally stop comparing her to the past and start hearing what she is building for the future.