J. Henry Announces Album Everything is Glowing
– 9 Songs, 9 Cities, One Year of Becoming –
Alternative hip hop, pop artist, J. HENRY, will release his latest album, Everything is Glowing, on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. The 11-track record is a semi-autobiographical story written over the course of a year spent traveling after he was laid off from his job in corporate America.
Tech layoffs are unfortunately becoming commonplace and show no signs of slowing down. In 2025, the industry cut roughly 640 jobs a day. In 2026, that number is closer to 900.
J. Henry was one of them. He left Seattle with no plan beyond movement, and spent the next year visiting 14 cities on four continents – from San Francisco to Cape Town to Victoria Falls – writing a song in each one.
From those 14 songs, he curated the nine that became the album, tracing an arc from shock, through unraveling, to the clarity that followed. Taken together, the tracklist forms a loose map of the year – a record made in motion, about what happens after the life that defined you disappears.
“Traveling is a fantastic way to understand the world, people, and yourself. It opens you up to experiencing life differently – sort of like music. I am grateful I was able to tap into the energy of each place to write songs I otherwise may not have been able to.”
J. Henry is the primary producer, writer, and recording engineer for the album, enlisting the creative help from other Seattle artists to color the vision. The album was mixed and mastered by Seattle-based engineer and producer, Evan George, known for his work with Oble Reed, Yonny, and other heavy hitters out of the region.
Lead singles “Out of Office” and “Cancun Wedding” are out now on all streaming platforms. J. Henry will play a headline release show in Seattle on September 17, 2026 at Barboza with In Aisle Eight and Morgan Paris Lanza.
Everything Is Glowing available for presale at this link: https://untitled.stream/buy/project/0xAUYKJ8Vs8cBp0mbtpoZ
1. Out Of Office
2. To The Airport
3. Cruising Altitude
4. Cancun Wedding
5. voicemail in a coffee shop
6. Layover In Amsterdam
7. Treefort in Boise
8. Austin
9. voicemail on brick lane
10. Broadway
11. Everything is Glowing
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 which celebrated local queer artists and raised money for The Trevor Project He brought the same full-octane 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, now interviewing over 50 artists across genre and backgrounds.. 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 serves on the board of Shunpike, providing fiscal and performance opportunities for Pacific Northwest artists.
visit J. HENRY online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thee.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thee.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thee.
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/
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