HAYDEN JAMES
+ Lawrence Guy and Kormak
Award-winning music producer Hayden James emerged as a quintessential sound of the summer with the release of "Something About You" in December 2014, igniting the dance music scene and earning Gold Certification in his homeland of Australia. Since then, his electronic-pop creations have captivated a global audience, amassing over a billion streams. October 2017 saw the triple platinum success of "Numb," featuring GRAACE, while 2018 solidified his breakout status with hits like "Better Together" with Running Touch (Platinum) and "Just Friends" with Boy Matthews (Double Platinum), paving the way for his eagerly anticipated debut album "Between Us" in June 2019. This debut showcased a blend of vibrant dance floor anthems and introspective melodies, featuring collaborations with artists like NAATIONS and Panama.
Simultaneously, Hayden unveiled a dynamic new live show at Splendour in the Grass, sparking a world tour and earning him an ARIA Nomination for Best Male Artist. Amidst a flurry of releases in 2021, including the infectious "Foolproof" with Gorgon City and Nat Dun, Hayden James dropped his sophomore album "Lifted" in April 2022. This opus boasted an array of collaborations with talents such as SIDEPIECE, Jem Cooke, Cassian, and Elderbrook, coinciding with his electrifying debut performance at Coachella Music Festival & spectacular world tour solidifying Haydens warm, infectious and emotive signature style of house music on a global level. Hayden moved to Los Angeles in 2023 which quickly became his busiest year on the road with both headline and festival dates across N.America, Australia and Europe whilst still releasing stellar singles with Bob Moses, Saygraace & Ar/Co. 'We Could be Love', Haydens third studio album is set for release this September featuring Izzy Bizu, Shells, Karen Harding, Ross Quinn & many more, his intimate pop up 'Just Friends' parties, headline shows and festival appearances around the world continue to elevate his status as a visionary in the realm of electronic house music.
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It took award-winning music producer Hayden James one song to become the sound of the Australian summer. His soulful hit single 'Something About You', released in the heat of December 2014 by tastemaker label Future Classic, lit up the pop music scene, gained Gold Certification in Australia, and is now counting over 212 million streams.
Today the artist's electronic pop music infused with emotive vocals has gained critical acclaim and hooked a global audience on his sounds and storytelling. With multiple Platinum-certified hits, sold-out shows worldwide, and a collection that has amassed over half a billion streams, Hayden James' music is now essential for every season.
Following the impactful release of 'Something About You', Hayden James, who often draws inspiration for his music from his own relationships, played sold-out venues across Australia, Europe, and the US while co-writing and producing tracks for critically-acclaimed musician Katy Perry. October 2017 marked the release of 'Numb'. The track, featuring an emotive baseline and velvety vocals from Australian singer-songwriter GRAACE, scored a Platinum certification in Australia and came in at #32 on Triple J's Hottest 100. This kicked off a massive headline tour of North America and attracted more media interest, with Hayden's interviews drawing fans to his easy-going nature and sense of humour as well as his music.
Hit singles "Better Together" featuring Running Touch and 'Just Friends' featuring singer Boy Matthews sealed 2018 as Hayden James' breakout year, leading into his long-awaited debut album 'Between Us' in June 2019. It was Hayden's unwavering devotion to perfecting each song, the artist openly admits, that kept fans holding their breath - but it was worth the long wait. The album debuted in the top 10 on the ARIA charts and cemented Hayden as one of Australia's most influential pop producers and proved once and for all that he has something to say. The mixture of energetic dance floor cuts and down-tempo tunes featuring artists such as NAATIONS and Panama follows the emotional arc of a relationship, reminding the listener what it's like to fall in love and experience all the intensity of the roller coaster that follows. For Hayden, his music's passionate, energetic, and fun-loving vibe is a reflection of his own personality and is influenced by his formative years experiencing summers on Sydney's beaches, and DJing in the clubs of Kings Cross.
Splendour in the Grass 2019 saw the unveiling of his brand new live show, the product of Hayden's well-known determination to deliver beyond expectations. The unique production is a sensory experience for fans, featuring squares emanating light that builds in intensity and depth, immersing the audience with every performance and adding to Hayden's already commanding stage presence and strong connection with his crowds. The well-received visual feast and new music enthralled fans on a World Tour in the second half of 2019 as Hayden James headlined festivals and played sold-out shows across North America and Europe. This success led to an ARIA Nomination for Best Male Artist, further recognition of the musician's songwriting skills from outside the dance scene.
This year is slated to be another stand-out for Hayden James, with new, dance-infused pop singles set for release, exciting collaborations on the horizon, and a slew of tour dates - including Coachella - locked in for late 2020. This year also sees Hayden streaming live sets from his Sydney backyard for music lovers in lockdown and self-isolation, a way to show appreciation for his fans and help them through tough times. The producer's highly anticipated second album will be released in 2021.
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Hayden James may have only released his first track in late June 2013, but he has amassed millions of plays for his work. Producing immense summer house jams with soulful and evocative vocals, his music has stockpiled consistently rave reviews from the US, Europe and Australia alike, being labelled the "face of the new Australian production music scene".
His first single "Permission to Love" garnered worldwide love and attention hitting #1 most blogged on Hype Machine, as well as becoming the most played track on national broadcasting giant Triple J in Australia. His debut EP out on tastemaker label Future Classic garnered much love worldwide, but didn't prepare the indie label for the success Hayden would have with hit single "Something About You", released early 2015 on the label's yearly compilation album and now counting over 50 million streams and a Gold certification in Australia.
His 2017 track "NUMB," released in October 2017, has already scored over 30 million streams, a Platinum certification in Australia, and a #32 position on triple j's Hottest 100, and was accompanied by a huge headline tour of North America.2018 has now seen the release of his latest hit "Just Friends" featuring singer Boy Matthews, which has enjoyed chart positioning on both ARIA and Spotify since its release and shows no signs of slowing down, already becoming one of his quickest-streaming songs ever hitting 16 million streams in 3 months. Following sold out summer runs in the US and Europe, Hayden returns with his biggest Australian headline tour to date featuring an all-new custom production, along with a run of DJ sets in the US and a special live set at CRSSD Festival in the fall.
HAYDEN JAMES
+ Lawrence Guy and Kormak
Award-winning music producer Hayden James emerged as a quintessential sound of the summer with the release of "Something About You" in December 2014, igniting the dance music scene and earning Gold Certification in his homeland of Australia. Since then, his electronic-pop creations have captivated a global audience, amassing over a billion streams. October 2017 saw the triple platinum success of "Numb," featuring GRAACE, while 2018 solidified his breakout status with hits like "Better Together" with Running Touch (Platinum) and "Just Friends" with Boy Matthews (Double Platinum), paving the way for his eagerly anticipated debut album "Between Us" in June 2019. This debut showcased a blend of vibrant dance floor anthems and introspective melodies, featuring collaborations with artists like NAATIONS and Panama.
Simultaneously, Hayden unveiled a dynamic new live show at Splendour in the Grass, sparking a world tour and earning him an ARIA Nomination for Best Male Artist. Amidst a flurry of releases in 2021, including the infectious "Foolproof" with Gorgon City and Nat Dun, Hayden James dropped his sophomore album "Lifted" in April 2022. This opus boasted an array of collaborations with talents such as SIDEPIECE, Jem Cooke, Cassian, and Elderbrook, coinciding with his electrifying debut performance at Coachella Music Festival & spectacular world tour solidifying Haydens warm, infectious and emotive signature style of house music on a global level. Hayden moved to Los Angeles in 2023 which quickly became his busiest year on the road with both headline and festival dates across N.America, Australia and Europe whilst still releasing stellar singles with Bob Moses, Saygraace & Ar/Co. 'We Could be Love', Haydens third studio album is set for release this September featuring Izzy Bizu, Shells, Karen Harding, Ross Quinn & many more, his intimate pop up 'Just Friends' parties, headline shows and festival appearances around the world continue to elevate his status as a visionary in the realm of electronic house music.
~~~~~~~~~~
It took award-winning music producer Hayden James one song to become the sound of the Australian summer. His soulful hit single 'Something About You', released in the heat of December 2014 by tastemaker label Future Classic, lit up the pop music scene, gained Gold Certification in Australia, and is now counting over 212 million streams.
Today the artist's electronic pop music infused with emotive vocals has gained critical acclaim and hooked a global audience on his sounds and storytelling. With multiple Platinum-certified hits, sold-out shows worldwide, and a collection that has amassed over half a billion streams, Hayden James' music is now essential for every season.
Following the impactful release of 'Something About You', Hayden James, who often draws inspiration for his music from his own relationships, played sold-out venues across Australia, Europe, and the US while co-writing and producing tracks for critically-acclaimed musician Katy Perry. October 2017 marked the release of 'Numb'. The track, featuring an emotive baseline and velvety vocals from Australian singer-songwriter GRAACE, scored a Platinum certification in Australia and came in at #32 on Triple J's Hottest 100. This kicked off a massive headline tour of North America and attracted more media interest, with Hayden's interviews drawing fans to his easy-going nature and sense of humour as well as his music.
Hit singles "Better Together" featuring Running Touch and 'Just Friends' featuring singer Boy Matthews sealed 2018 as Hayden James' breakout year, leading into his long-awaited debut album 'Between Us' in June 2019. It was Hayden's unwavering devotion to perfecting each song, the artist openly admits, that kept fans holding their breath - but it was worth the long wait. The album debuted in the top 10 on the ARIA charts and cemented Hayden as one of Australia's most influential pop producers and proved once and for all that he has something to say. The mixture of energetic dance floor cuts and down-tempo tunes featuring artists such as NAATIONS and Panama follows the emotional arc of a relationship, reminding the listener what it's like to fall in love and experience all the intensity of the roller coaster that follows. For Hayden, his music's passionate, energetic, and fun-loving vibe is a reflection of his own personality and is influenced by his formative years experiencing summers on Sydney's beaches, and DJing in the clubs of Kings Cross.
Splendour in the Grass 2019 saw the unveiling of his brand new live show, the product of Hayden's well-known determination to deliver beyond expectations. The unique production is a sensory experience for fans, featuring squares emanating light that builds in intensity and depth, immersing the audience with every performance and adding to Hayden's already commanding stage presence and strong connection with his crowds. The well-received visual feast and new music enthralled fans on a World Tour in the second half of 2019 as Hayden James headlined festivals and played sold-out shows across North America and Europe. This success led to an ARIA Nomination for Best Male Artist, further recognition of the musician's songwriting skills from outside the dance scene.
This year is slated to be another stand-out for Hayden James, with new, dance-infused pop singles set for release, exciting collaborations on the horizon, and a slew of tour dates - including Coachella - locked in for late 2020. This year also sees Hayden streaming live sets from his Sydney backyard for music lovers in lockdown and self-isolation, a way to show appreciation for his fans and help them through tough times. The producer's highly anticipated second album will be released in 2021.
21+
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Hayden James may have only released his first track in late June 2013, but he has amassed millions of plays for his work. Producing immense summer house jams with soulful and evocative vocals, his music has stockpiled consistently rave reviews from the US, Europe and Australia alike, being labelled the "face of the new Australian production music scene".
His first single "Permission to Love" garnered worldwide love and attention hitting #1 most blogged on Hype Machine, as well as becoming the most played track on national broadcasting giant Triple J in Australia. His debut EP out on tastemaker label Future Classic garnered much love worldwide, but didn't prepare the indie label for the success Hayden would have with hit single "Something About You", released early 2015 on the label's yearly compilation album and now counting over 50 million streams and a Gold certification in Australia.
His 2017 track "NUMB," released in October 2017, has already scored over 30 million streams, a Platinum certification in Australia, and a #32 position on triple j's Hottest 100, and was accompanied by a huge headline tour of North America.2018 has now seen the release of his latest hit "Just Friends" featuring singer Boy Matthews, which has enjoyed chart positioning on both ARIA and Spotify since its release and shows no signs of slowing down, already becoming one of his quickest-streaming songs ever hitting 16 million streams in 3 months. Following sold out summer runs in the US and Europe, Hayden returns with his biggest Australian headline tour to date featuring an all-new custom production, along with a run of DJ sets in the US and a special live set at CRSSD Festival in the fall.
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