HAIDEN HENDERSON
DROPS NEW tension EP TODAY
HEADLINE LONDON SHOW AT THE GARAGE, SEPTEMBER 23D
LISTEN HERE // WATCH “tension” MUSIC VIDEO HERE
THE TENSION TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK
“Haiden’s music resonates deeply with listeners, blending candid lyricism with eclectic soundscapes that reflect his experiences navigating the complexities of young adulthood.” – Ladygunn
Primed for a breakthrough this year, rising pop artist Haiden Henderson unleashes his anxiously awaited new tension EP out now via LAVA/Republic Records. Listen HERE. Watch the “tension” music video HERE.
“A friendship-turned-romantic stitches all of these songs together,” Henderson admits in discussing the EP. “It complicated my life. tension follows the arc of this situation becoming complicated and falling out. Since the relationship ended without closure, the songs are my way of getting my side of the story out. More than anything I’ve made in the past, there’s a journey within this project for anyone open to it.”
He initially drew audiences into the project’s living and breathing world by way of the buzzing tracks “lovesucker,” “lips,” and “sweat.” Among many standouts, the eight-song collection boasts the title track and single “tension.” During the latter, he stretches an emotional vocal across an elastic soundscape accented by grainy guitar, airy beat-craft, and a slinky bassline. He may be grappling with still residing in the vicinity of an ex-lover, but he goes on to flaunt his range with the refrain, “You still live, down the street, we don’t speak, tension’s all I know.”
By holding nothing back, Haiden has quietly incited a cult-level of adoration since his emergence in 2021. He initially buzzed with the Good Grief EP [2022] followed by the Choke on My Heart EP [2024] and the lover boy EP [2024]. The latter spawned “hell of a good time,” which popped off to the tune of 25 million streams. He sold out headline shows in addition to sharing stages with everyone from MICO to Landon Barker. Along the way, he received acclaim courtesy of PAPER Magazine, Rolling Stone, Vogue, and more. Simultaneously, he attracted a devout audience of acolytes affectionately dubbed “Haider Nation.”
He’s also gearing up to bring the project to life on the road when he launches his first-ever headline run, “The Tension Tour”, throughout North America, UK and Europe. The U.S. leg of tour kicks off on August 8 in San Diego, CA, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and concludes on August 28 in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets are available HERE.
Following a support slot on a sold-out tour with Emei, expect unforgettable and intimate performances nightly from Haiden as he previews music off his anxiously awaited forthcoming EP, tension, out this summer.
Check out the full tour routing below.
Feel the tension from Haiden Henderson in 2025.
tension EP TRACKLIST:
1. one track mind
- lovesucker
- sweat
- lips
- sweet tooth
- AA
- good TV
- tension
TOUR DATES:
Aug 8 – House of Blues (Voodoo Room) – San Diego, CA
Aug 9 – Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AZ
Aug 11 – Club Dada – Dallas, TX
Aug 13 – Row One Stage (Cannery) – Nashville, TN
Aug 15 – Atlantis – Washington, DC
Aug 16 – World Cafe – Philadelphia, PA
Aug 17 – Middle East Upstairs – Boston, MA sold out
Aug 19 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY early show sold out
Aug 19 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY late show
Aug 20 – The Garrison – Toronto, ON
Aug 22 – Schubas – Chicago, IL sold out
Aug 24 – Lorimer Lounge – Denver, CO
Aug 26 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 28 – Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA early show
Aug 28 – Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA late show sold out
Sept 14 – dB’s – Utrecht, The Netherlands sold out
Sept 15 – Les Etoiles – Paris, France
Sept 16 – dB’s – Utrecht, The Netherlands sold out
Sept 18 – Frannz Club – Berlin, Germany sold out
*Sept 19 – Reeperbahn Festival (Bahnhof Pauli) – Hamburg, Germany
Sept 21 – Gebaude 9 – Cologne, Germany sold out
Sept 23 – The Garage – London, UK
Sept 25 – Botanique Rotonde – Brussels, Belgium
Sept 28 – Backstage Halle – Munich, Germany
Sept 29 – Rock Cafe – Prague, Czech Republic
Sept 30 – Szene – Vienna, Austria
Oct 3 – Hybrydy – Warsaw, Poland
ABOUT HAIDEN HENDERSON
By holding nothing back, Haiden Henderson has quietly incited a cult-level of adoration since his emergence in 2021. He initially buzzed with the Good Grief EP [2022] followed by the Choke on My Heart EP [2024] and the lover boy EP [2024]. The latter spawned “hell of a good time,” which popped off to the tune of 25 million streams. He sold out headline shows in addition to sharing stages with everyone from MICO to Landon Barker. Along the way, he received acclaim courtesy of PAPER Magazine, Rolling Stone, Vogue, and more. Simultaneously, he attracted a devout audience of acolytes affectionately dubbed “Haider Nation.” Thus far, he has clocked over 100 million streams, packed houses on tour, and earned tastemaker praise. However, he captivates more than ever before on the 2025 tension EP [LAVA/Republic Records]. Featuring fan favorites “lovesucker,” “lips,” and “sweat,” it sees him sharpen the edges of his signature stadium-size pop with down and dirty D.I.Y. rock ‘n’ roll. This is Haiden at his most unrestrained and undeniable. Experience tension now.