“When the New Year Starts” is a concept album written and produced by Harper Madison Carter, exploring the emotional journey of young people facing change, distance and self-discovery.

Each song captures a different chapter of growth — from loss to courage, from silence to light. 

1. New Walls — finding home in new places  

2. Didn’t See It Coming — the beauty of unexpected love  

3. Play or Break — courage through pressure  

4. Two Houses — between separation and hope  

5. Tomorrow Belongs to Us — strength in unity  

6. Invisible Ink — quiet hearts that shine  

7. You Won’t Break Me — resilience and self-worth  

8. When the New Year Starts — new beginnings  

9. Leaving Light — gratitude after goodbye  

10. Too Soon — learning from fleeting love