Hayden James
www.haydenjamesmusic.com
Bio
Hayden James is an Australian DJ, producer, and artist known for his signature blend of emotive house, infectious hooks, and soulful electronica, making him a standout in modern dance music. His uplifting, melodic tracks with polished pop sensibility have earned him a global reputation beyond the club scene.
Since his breakout hit “Permission to Love” in 2013, Hayden has released three acclaimed albums: Between Us (2019), Lifted (2022), and We Could Be Love (2024). Each showcases his growth as a producer and songwriter, featuring diverse collaborators and a bold sonic identity.
With singles like “Something About You,” “Numb,” “Just Friends,” “Nowhere To Go,” “Foolproof” and “We Could Be Love,” Hayden’s music has earned multi-Platinum certifications, ARIA nominations, and hundreds of millions of streams. His mix of emotional depth and dancefloor energy keeps him a mainstay on radio, playlists, and festival stages.
Known for electrifying live shows, Hayden consistently sells out headline tours and plays major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Splendour in the Grass, and Outside Lands. His global touring success cements him as one of Australia’s most consistent electronic exports.
Looking ahead to 2025 and 2026, Hayden is entering a new creative phase with fresh high-energy singles. Fans can expect an exciting evolution of his sound—rooted in his feel-good spirit but pushing into bold new territory. Hayden James continues to soundtrack moments that move us.
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Agent - Europe, Australia
News

04/06/2022
Hayden James – Lifted / Album Release April 8
With the release of the full LP on Friday (APR 08), ‘Lights Go Down with SIDEPIECE’ is the focus track and the official music video will come on Thursday, APR…
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01/28/2022
HAYDEN JAMES ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM , N.AMERICAN LIVE TOUR & NEW SINGLE
Today, one of Australia’s most adored producers, Hayden James announces his forthcoming sophomore album, LIFTED to be released on April 8 via Future Classic. Accompanying the news, the house-connoisseur shares his latest single, “Hold Tight”.…
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07/10/2020
Livestream Today – Friday, July 10th!
Black Pumas (ATO Records) Colbert #stayathome Re-airing "Fast Car" 12:35am ET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7AVeI9Ol-4 Craig Morgan Fridays at Four (recurring event) 5pm ET (4pm CT) https://www.facebook.com/craigmorganmusic/ The String Cheese Incident…
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