Haiden Henderson
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 Henderson performing in Camden, New Jersey | |
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| Born | Haiden Henderson May 31, 2001 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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| Website | www |
Haiden Henderson (born May 31, 2001),[1] is an American singer-songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles.
Early life
Henderson was born and raised in Hanford, California by a single mother and moved frequently during his childhood.[2] He taught himself guitar in middle school before setting it aside and did not return to music seriously until college.[3]
Henderson initially enrolled to study aerospace engineering and interned at SpaceX before transferring to the USC Thornton School of Music.[4] During his first year in Los Angeles, he lived out of his car while saving money and developing his songwriting.[3] A childhood hand condition returned when he began playing guitar for extended hours, temporarily stopping him from playing. He shifted his focus to songwriting as a result.[4]
Career
Henderson released his debut single "Unless" in 2021.[5] The following year, an acoustic clip of "Can't Hurt Me" accumulated nearly 10 million views online, and "Sorry to Your Next Ex" reached 20 million global streams, propelling his debut EP Good Grief! past 50 million global streams.[6] In 2023, he released his sophomore EP Choke on My Heart, which included the singles "Fresh Blood" and "Pretty Little Addict", and signed with LAVA/Republic Records.[7]
In 2024, Henderson released the lover boy EP, which included "hell of a good time" and surpassed 25 million streams.[7] He also headlined his first sold-out shows in Los Angeles and New York City.[8] In August 2024, Henderson joined Chandler Leigthon on her Sick Tour.[9] In September 2024, he released the single "Sweat".[10]
In August 2025, Henderson released the EP tension, followed by the deluxe edition tension (heightened) in November. The deluxe edition included "Parasite", a collaborative single with MICO that the two co-wrote after Henderson reached out upon hearing an early clip of the track.[11] He also completed his first sold-out European headline tour in support of the EP.[11] By this point, Henderson had accumulated over 100 million total streams.[7]
In 2026, Henderson joined 5 Seconds of Summer as a supporting act on their Everyone's a Star! World Tour across the United Kingdom and Northern America.[12][13][14]
Musical style and influences
Henderson's music combines elements of indie pop, pop rock, and alternative pop. He has cited Daniel Caesar, Sam Fender, and John Mayer as songwriting influences, and FINNEAS and Justin Timberlake as more recent inspirations, alongside classic performers such as Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.[4] He has also described David Bowie as an artistic ideal.[2]
Discography
| Title | Year |
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| Bleach | 2026 |
| Title | Year |
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| Good Grief! | 2022 |
| Choke on My Heart | 2024 |
| lover boy | |
| tension | 2025 |
| tension (heightened) |
| Title | Year |
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| "Unless" | 2021 |
| "Harmony" | |
| "Can't Hurt Me" | 2022 |
| "Sorry to Your Next Ex" | |
| "Fresh Blood" | 2023 |
| "Pretty Little Addict" | |
| "hell of a good time" | 2024 |
| "Sweat" | |
| "Parasite" (with MICO) | 2025 |
| "Freak For You" | 2026 |
| "NSFW" | |
| "I Wanna Be Your Girl" |
References
- ↑ "Verifying your browser". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 McArthur, Amanda (February 13, 2023). "Everything You Wanted to Know About 'flight attendant' Singer-Songwriter Haiden". Sweety High. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- 1 2 "Life & Work with Haiden Henderson". Voyage LA. July 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "USC junior finds and perfects his sound". Daily Trojan. March 17, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Petersen, Justice (March 20, 2024). "On Your Radar: Haiden Henderson". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Haiden Henderson". Martyrs'. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Haiden Henderson". Lava Records. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Interviewing Haiden Henderson: Unveiling the Artist Behind the Music". Next Wave Magazine. August 9, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Denning, Reagan (June 14, 2024). "Chandler Leighton is Coming to A City Near You This Summer on The 'Sick Tour'". // MELODIC Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Jack Black & Dedication: A Chat with Haiden Henderson". Coog Radio. October 4, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- 1 2 "Haiden Henderson on the Release of 'tension (heightened)'". Popdust. November 7, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Haiden Henderson on touring with 5SOS and why he's a pop girl at heart". National World. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Bella (April 1, 2026). "In Conversation with Haiden Henderson: The 5SOS Prodigy". Northern Exposure. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the Starworthy Openers of 5SOS' Upcoming Tour". Crave Music Magazine. February 4, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- 1 2 "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved June 28, 2026.