Seattle-based artist J. HENRY announces “Broadway”, a genre-defying new single arriving June 16, 2026 on all streaming platforms. The track is the latest release from his sophomore concept album Everything is Glowing, due later this year.
“Broadway” is built like a three-act play. The first verse opens in full musical-theatre form – bright, theatrical, unmistakably Broadway. The second drops into a pulsing 90’s house anthem. The third lifts into a soaring, church-like choir. Across all three, J. Henry traces the same through-line: the ache of chasing a dream you can barely see, the people trying to keep you small, and the stubborn faith that moves you toward it anyway.
“I wanted the song to become what it’s about,” says J. Henry. “Each verse is a different stage, a different audience, a different version of you stepping into the spotlight. The form mirrors the journey.”
A Love Letter to Julia’s on Broadway
On a closer listen, “Broadway” reveals a second layer – a commentary on the gap between how Broadway performers and drag queens are received, with Julia’s on Broadway, a staple of Seattle’s drag scene, at its center. The song draws a deliberate parallel between two crafts built on the same foundations – performance, transformation, devotion to the work – and the cultural distance in how each is celebrated.
“Drag artists and Broadway performers are doing the same thing at the core,” J. Henry explains. “They’re putting their whole selves on a stage and asking you to believe. One gets standing ovations. The other still has to fight for the right to exist in public. I wanted to honor that and write a song drag performers could feel themselves in.”
About Everything is Glowing
“Broadway” is part of “Everythingis Glowing”, J. Henry’s sophomore concept album structured as a hero’s journey. Each track is tied to a specific city written in during a year of global travel following a corporate layoff that became a catalyst for creative liberation. The album traces a path from departure through wandering to an eventual homecoming — both geographic and personal.
“Each verse is a different stage, a different audience, a different version of you stepping into the spotlight. The form mirrors the journey.” – J. HENRY
see J. HENRY live:
Aug 7 – 9 Seattle WA @ Cap Hill Block Party
Sept – Seattle WA @ TBA (album release party)
J. Henry emerges from a heritage of resilience, carrying forward the strength of ancestors who transformed marginalization into empowerment. A Mexican-American, gay artist raised in the Pacific Northwest, his work serves as both mirror and invitation – reflecting deeply human experiences while encouraging listeners to recognize their inherent worth.
Named Seattle Refined’s “Artist of the Week” in September 2024 following the release of his debut album Love J. Henry, he has become a powerful and visible voice in Seattle’s music scene. Known for his dynamic, high-energy performances, J. Henry supported touring acts in summer 2025 and created Assembly, a sold-out event celebrating queer music that raised over $2,000 for The Trevor Project He is preparing to bring the same energy to Cap Hill Block Party in August 2026.
Beyond the stage, J. Henry is deeply committed to community, mentorship, and education. In early 2025, he founded Seattle’s Best Brunch, an interview series spotlighting Washington’s music scene. He has shared his perspective at SXSW Austin, Radio Boise during his time at Treefort, Seattle Creates, and on podcasts including Maverick Mind, FriendsIRL, Queer Changemakers, and Music Industry Insights Worldwide. He also serves on the board of Shunpike, providing fiscal sponsorship and opportunities for Pacific Northwest artists.
visit J. HENRY online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thee.jhenry/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thee.jhenry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thee.jhenry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thee.jhenry
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/4347733/u
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/j-henry/1716941240
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KGkoblPyFEshZtmhPmJvo
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