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.
Accelerating at full speed towards a major mainstream breakthrough, rising pop artist Haiden Henderson has ‘heightened’ his 2025 tension EP, expanding the original project with two tracks, including the released “parasite” duet with MICO and new single “chemicals” out now via LAVA/Republic Records. Listen HERE. Plus, he shares the official lyric video for “chemicals.” Watch HERE.
Haiden initially teased “chemicals” on his sold out 25 date North America, U.K., and Europe tour this past August and September. Debuting the track live, it instantly intoxicated crowds as a nightly setlist staple. The track’s taut guitar lines wrap tightly around a head-nodding drum beat, and his vocals transfix. He can barely hold back his feelings as he succumbs to desire on the chorus, “The more that you give, the more that I want.”
Meanwhile, the upbeat “parasite” has already surged on DSPs, reeling in north of 2.4 million Spotify streams thus far. Haiden recently hit the stage with MICO for a surprise duet performance of the track in Toronto, ON. Together, these two electrified the packed house.
Regarding tension (heightened), Haiden said, “MICO and I have known each other for a while and after releasing tension, we realized that we were going through similarly complicated situations in our love lives. ‘parasite’ was born out of two different stories and one singular emotion. ‘chemicals’ is the final song on this project and was written early on with the goal of being the chaotic combination of all of the sonics on the EP. I kinda see this song as a release of tension if you will.”
The original tension has amassed tens of millions of streams fueled by standouts like “sweat,” “lovesucker,” “tension,” and more. OnesToWatch raved, “An erotic push and pull, two magnets repelling, resisting their desire to touch—this gravitational friction drives every single track on this project. tension is an encapsulation of that very temptation, longing for something far too scorching to touch.” The Luna Collective applauded how, “Known for blending pop, alternative, and rock themes with vivid visuals, Haiden Henderson has cultivated a safe and welcoming space for fans both on social media and at live show.” Plus, Unheard Gems professed, “With his evolving artistry, Haiden Henderson continues to deliver music that is both honest and daring, worth experiencing firsthand for its emotional conviction, storytelling, and magnetic pop energy.”
Haiden 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.
