Mercer Henderson is quickly establishing herself as one of pop’s most exciting new voices, crafting captivating “heartbreak anthems.” Mercer is carving out her own powerful lane, blending the likes of Lizzy McAlpine’s lyrical intimacy with the pop-savvy hooks of Sabrina Carpenter. Her songs fuse alt-pop melodies with raw emotional depth, turning heartbreak into a soundtrack that feels both personal and universal.

At just 22 years old, the San Francisco native, now based in New York City and a recent graduate of NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, is already cultivating a growing movement of dedicated fans drawn to her authenticity, emotional honesty, and deeply personal lyrics. Her fans have already dubbed themselves “The Bangers”, a nod to Mercer’s iconic bangs and her music.

Mercer’s momentum is impossible to ignore. Following the success of her sold-out debut headline tour across the U.S. and U.K., Mercer joined Isabel LaRosa as direct support on her Psychopomp tour. She has also toured alongside Dylan and Will Linley on their U.S. headline runs and G Flip on their U.K. tour.

In 2025, Mercer broke through with her viral single “Almost, So Close, Maybe”, an anthem for anyone navigating the uncertain territory of a situationship. Featured on over 18 editorial playlists, including Spotify’s Pop Rising, the track has surpassed 3 million streams. Its follow-up, “Goner”, cemented her momentum, landing 24 editorial playlists and earning her the cover of Spotify’s Young & Free.

With Spotify monthly listeners reaching a career milestone of 840K and a sophomore EP on the way this fall, Mercer isn’t just rising, she’s resonating, turning her personal truth into music that hits hard and stays with you, earning a devoted fan base who feel like every lyric was written for them.