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HAYDEN JAMES
releases new single
“RATHER BE WITH YOU”
feat. CROOKED COLOURS
out now via Future Classic

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HAYDEN JAMES

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Today, acclaimed songwriter and triple-platinum producer Hayden James returns with his latest single “Rather Be With You”, featuring vocalist Phil Slabber, of alt-dance local act, Crooked Colours out now via Future Classic.

“Rather Be With You” harmoniously blends the two acts’ sounds, effortlessly layering vocalist Phil Slabber’s recognisably raspy vocals with James’ bright hi-hats and contrasting synth-risers into a simmering blast of winter energy. Rippling keys and spaciously punctuated kicks permeate as the track’s driving house rhythm becomes a tonic to the emotional disconnect felt by many in 2020 and 2021, ready for play indoors at home or equally on reopened dance-floors.

Hayden James most recently released his first single of 2021 “Foolproof”, an international collaboration with UK dance duo Gorgon City and prolific Australian singer-songwriter Nat Dunn. Released in March, the record has reached over 10M streams across platforms, with multiple Top 20 Dance placements worldwide and nods from triple j, NME, Magnetic Magazine and more. The track has since received official remixes from German Super House duo Andhim, as well as funky house authority LP Giobbi, further cementing “Foolproof” as an internationally recognised dance-floor heater.

Collaborating on today’s latest single is Crooked Colours frontman Phil Slabber, whose band tastefully straddles the line between live indie songwriting and expert electronic producing. With over 200 million streams worldwide since their inception in 2013, Crooked Colours have secured their position as electronica tastemakers thanks to standout tracks like “Flow”, “Do It Like You”, “Love Language”, and their most recent single “No Sleep”.

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Since its release in 2019, Hayden James’ ARIA-nominated debut album Between Us sits at over half a billion collective streams, and was the the well-awaited gift for his legion of fans after six years of delivering high calibre platinum dance tracks. His following team up with Azteck for “Waves of Gold” as well as Icona Pop in “Right Time” saw James sweep up another 11 million streams, a premiere by Zane Lowe on Beats 1, an addition to triple j and support from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NME and more. Since arriving on the scene with “Permission to Love” in 2013, Hayden’s talent has continued to flourish as he becomes synonymous with confident and clever, cross-over indie and dance songs that resonate with audiences globally.

Hayden’s live sets have previously sold out venues including NY’s Webster Hall, LA’s Fonda Theatre, Amsterdam’s Paradiso, and multiple times nationally in Australia. He next heads stateside for a show with Duke Dumont from Los Angeles’s Shine Expo Hall in September, before a string of headline dates across America. Fans at home can experience a taste via Hayden’s recently released mix series, Seasons Vol.1, available exclusively through Apple Music.

Today, jump into the deeply cathartic motions of “Rather With Be You” as Hayden James returns with another late night staple, out via Future Classic.

“RATHER BE WITH YOU” feat.
CROOKED COLOURS
is out now via FUTURE CLASSIC
BUY/STREAM HERE

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HAYDEN JAMES –
US TOUR DATES

Saturday, 9 November – Shrine w/ Duke Dumont, Los Angeles
Saturday, 9 November – Sound Nightclub, Los Angeles
Sunday, 12 November – Hornblower Belle, San Francisco
Thursday, 16 November – Club Vinyl, Denver
Friday, 17 November – Harbor NYC, New York
Saturday, 18 November – HQ Nightclub, Atlantic City
Sunday, 19 November – Prysm Nightclub, Chicago

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AMNPLIFY – JC