Singer-songwriter Mercer Henderson aims to create community by releasing lyrically relatable, upbeat music about love, relationships, and friendships. Songs she aptly calls “Heartbreak Bangers.” Born and raised in San Francisco, Mercer has been involved in music since a young age. Growing up listening to iconic female artists such as Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, and Amy Winehouse, she started in musical theater and moved to writing and recording her own music at the age of 13. Now, she is 20 years old and attends the Clive Davis Institute at NYU, which has connected her to other talented artists, including her backup band. She has been making her rounds playing shows in NYC, including School Night’s Showcase and, opening for Blu Eyes at Mercury Lounge, and more recently, Los Angeles School Night at the Bardot.

Using social media, Mercer has cultivated an enthusiastic and dedicated fanbase, garnering over 2.1 million streams for her 2nd single, ‘Strangers.’ ‘Little Too Much’ released in February, has over 1.1 million streams and was placed on Spotify editorials “Fresh Finds” and “Fresh Finds Pop,” as well as Apple Music’s “New in Pop.” She is now working towards her debut EP release. Influenced by artists such as Tate McRae, Lizzy Mcalpine, and Gracie Abrams - Mercer strives to find the perfect balance between catchy, upbeat hooks and genuine storytelling that has everyone playing her songs on repeat!