Today, rising pop singer-songwriter Haiden Henderson serves up a brand new single entitled “K.O.” out now via LAVA/Republic Records. Listen HERE, watch lyric video HERE. It sets the stage for his forthcoming lover boy EP, arriving on July 12th. Pre-order/Pre-save lover boy HERE.
Co-written and produced by Lauren Christy [Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa], Midi Jones [Demi Lovato, Alessia Cara], Joe Pepe, and Sam Short, off-kilter acoustic guitar and lively percussion kickstart “K.O.” Rich with double entendre and cheeky lyrics, the song uses boxing as a playful analogy for the intensity and passion of romantic desire and physical intimacy.
About the track, Haiden commented, “I’ve never really written about love in a positive way before. I’ve also definitely never written about sex before, and I wanted a song that did both while making you move your hips. I’m really happy with how this song glides through the air with more confidence than even I have.”
It serves as the third single from lover boy.
Of the project, he elaborated, “My favorite feeling while listening to a song is swearing that I’ve heard it before but not knowing when or where and I was trying to bottle that feeling with this new era. I think this EP feels like something I could’ve heard from the backseat of my mom’s car growing up.”
He set the stage for the project with “bleachers.” Right out of the gate, it earned critical acclaim. Melodic Magazine professed “The lyrics are like a punch in the gut, but in the best way possible,” while SWEETY HIGH noted, “From its message to its sound, we find it all irresistible.”
It followed on the heels of “hell of a good time.” Beyond reeling in north of 5 million global streams and counting, it incited unanimous critical applause. LADYGUNN christened it “the perfect anthem for pre-party ritual,” and OnesToWatch concurred, “The song is an exhilarating effort with mosh-worthy instrumentals and swooning vocals, making it the ultimate track to listen to while getting ready for a night out.”
“hell of a good time” resonated with fans last month when Haiden posted this video, recorded on the streets of New York. Somehow, having heard the teaser just days before his first two sold out headline shows in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, fans knew every word. Boasting over 30,000 pre-saves, the song, co-produced by Lauren Christy (Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa) and Midi Jones (Demi Lovato, Alessia Cara), features a shuffle beat and mesmerizing falsetto vocals, making it the ultimate track to listen to while getting ready for a night out. Watch the official music video HERE.
Haiden has quietly emerged as a phenomenon on his own terms. His arresting voice, open-hearted lyricism, and raw unpredictable soundscapes anchor an emotionally charged and engaging vision on all of his music. Get ready for more music as Haiden gears up to release a slew of songs in a style he calls, ‘one man boy band’.
