Every once in a while, a young artist arrives who feels like the start of something. Not a trend, not a viral moment but a genuine spark. Zoey Madison is one of those rare voices.
At just 17, the New York based singer-songwriter has already built a devoted online following with her TikTok recently crossing more than 1 million impressions. Her debut EP Electric is fresh, emotionally grounded and a real statement from a young artist.
The four track project captures the emotional highs and heartbreaks of growing up, falling in love and finding your voice.
Produced by Matt Chiaravalle (known for his work with Debbie Harry and Warren Zevon) and co-written with Aimée Proal (Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera), Electric delivers all of the polish of a professional pop record, but its real magic lies in its sincerity.
The title track, “Electric,” opens with shimmering synths and a chorus that sticks. It’s a song that makes you want to chase the sunset, a love song that is more about emotion than perfection. “We can’t let it go”, Zoey sings with conviction, her voice soaring through the production like a live wire. There is even a subtle nod to Romeo and Juliet.
“I wanted to capture the joy and intensity of a new connection, to celebrate it,” Zoey shares.
“Scars” slows things down, offering a moment of reflection that reveals the depth behind Zoey’s sparkle. “Be gentle, I bruise easily,” she begins, her tone vulnerable but steady. The song builds from a whisper into an anthemic crescendo topped with an effortless whistle tone that could make Mariah Carey proud. “A broken heart is beautiful,” she sings – and you believe her. This is a lyric that doesn’t just define the track, but Zoey’s entire artistic ethos .
On “Move,” Zoey finds her groove in a breezy, romantic song that blends chill R&B rhythms with dreamy guitars. It’s an ode to love as motivation, an emotional lift that makes you want to do something, to move and to live. “I’m no longer seeing in blue, I’ve got technicolor dreams coming true,” she declares, her optimism contagious.
The EP closes with “Lullabies,” a soft, wistful reflection on love lost, where layered harmonies echo like memories fading into night. It’s intimate and mature and the perfect landing for an emotional journey.
Zoey’s story is equally inspiring. She’s trained at Berklee College of Music, worked with Hollywood legend Kenny Ortega and has shared the stage with her idol Kristin Chenoweth – a surreal full-circle moment for the young artist who once sang along to Wicked in her mom’s car.
Influenced by icons like Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, she’s part of a new generation of pop artists who aren’t afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves.
Zoey Madison’s Electric is definitely much more than just a debut. It’s bright, unapologetically real and the kind of pop record that reminds you why emotion still matters in an age of algorithms.
With over a million TikTok impressions, a growing global fanbase and a voice that feels instantly classic, Zoey Madison is creating her own path one spark at a time.
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