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 brought the triple-platinum hit “Numb” with GRAACE. Then in 2018, he cemented his breakout with “Better Together” (Platinum) and “Just Friends” (Double Platinum), paving the way to his eagerly anticipated debut album Between Us in June 2019, blending dance anthems and introspective tracks with collaborators like NAATIONS and Panama.Hayden proceeded to unveil a new live show at Splendour in the Grass, which kicked off his global tour and earned him an ARIA nomination for Best Male Artist.

Following a run of 2021 releases, including “Foolproof” with Gorgon City and Nat Dunn, he released his sophomore album Lifted in April 2022, featuring talented collaborators like SIDEPIECE, Jem Cooke, Cassian, and Elderbrook, alongside his Coachella debut. In 2023, Hayden spent the year on the road with headline and festival dates across North America, Australia, and Europe, whilst still releasing stellar singles with Bob Moses, Saygrace, and AR/CO. In September, Future Classic released his third album We Could Be Love, featuring Izzy Bizu, Shells, Karen Harding, Ross Quinn, and more to critical acclaim.

Since then, Hayden has maintained momentum with tour dates worldwide and the curation of his own intimate pop-up “Just Friends” parties. 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Hayden with multiple new singles and collaborations on the way. Whether he’s on the road touring, in the studio working on new tracks, or playing massive sets at sunset on the beach, Hayden James continues to bring warmth, energy, and innovation to the electronic house music realm.