HYD creates dynamic, seductive pop music that blends experimental sounds with striking visual worlds. Led by artist Hayden Dunham, whose debut album Clearing quickly gained attention for its bold mix of art, music and performance. Dunham first became known for boundary-breaking art projects like QT and the viral “Hey QT” energy drink collaboration, as well as large-scale public artworks across New York City. Praised by critics, W Magazine called Dunham “the art world’s new ingénue,” while The New York Times described their work as “art you can inhale and drink.” With HYD, Dunham brings a multidisciplinary vision into the pop arena, treating sound, visuals and performance as one immersive experience. HYD’s sophomore album Hold Onto Me Infinity expands this universe further, pairing shimmering pop songwriting with a sense of reinvention. HYD’s performances have appeared in unconventional spaces around the world — from rooftops of skyscrapers and caves, to museums and festivals — as well as traditional venues. Along the way they’ve shared stages with Charli xcx, SOPHIE, A. G. Cook, Caroline Polachek and Sega Bodega. Hyd is represented by Company Gallery for their visual art and has collaborated with brands including Courrege, Balenciaga, Dior, Dover Street Market, Rosetta Getty, Eckhaus Latta and Puppets & Puppets.
HYD creates dynamic, seductive pop music that blends experimental sounds with striking visual worlds. Led by artist Hayden Dunham, whose debut album Clearing quickly gained attention for its bold mix of art, music and performance. Dunham first became known for boundary-breaking art projects like QT and the viral “Hey QT” energy drink collaboration, as well as large-scale public artworks across New York City. Praised by critics, W Magazine called Dunham “the art world’s new ingénue,” while The New York Times described their work as “art you can inhale and drink.” With HYD, Dunham brings a multidisciplinary vision into the pop arena, treating sound, visuals and performance as one immersive experience. HYD’s sophomore album Hold Onto Me Infinity expands this universe further, pairing shimmering pop songwriting with a sense of reinvention. HYD’s performances have appeared in unconventional spaces around the world — from rooftops of skyscrapers and caves, to museums and festivals — as well as traditional venues. Along the way they’ve shared stages with Charli xcx, SOPHIE, A. G. Cook, Caroline Polachek and Sega Bodega. Hyd is represented by Company Gallery for their visual art and has collaborated with brands including Courrege, Balenciaga, Dior, Dover Street Market, Rosetta Getty, Eckhaus Latta and Puppets & Puppets.
Talking to Hayden Dunham is like convening with a higher power and through their music they’re sure to convert many more into dedicated disciples.
Hayden Dunham is an enigma, liquid in form
Hyd still constitutes an intriguing statement of self and renewal from a performer who now strips away the artifice of their previous project.
