Hayden James


Hayden James is an Australian DJ, songwriter and record producer from Sydney. He is signed to the Future Classic label.

Personal life

James became a father in 2020.

Career

2013-present: ''Between Us''

James released his first single "Permission to Love" in June 2013 with remixes from label mates Touch Sensitive and Charles Murdoch.
His debut EP, Hayden James was released on 30 August 2013. Since then, James has supported Disclosure and Odesza on their US and Australian tours. He has also played at major Australian music festivals Splendour in the Grass and Groovin The Moo.
His single "Something About You" was released in December 2014 and was certified gold in Australia and has been streamed over 68 million times.
In June 2016, James released "Just a Lover" which received an ARIA nomination for Best Dance Release and was followed by a national tour with producer Dena Amy as a support.
In 2016-17, James toured across Europe and North America and co-wrote a number of tracks for Katy Perry's Witness album, as well as working on his own debut studio album. "Numb" featuring Graace was released in October 2017.
In May 2019, James announced he would release his debut studio album Between Us on 14 June 2019.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. James has won an award from one nominations.

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual awards ceremonies, which recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. James has received three nominations.