Grammy-nominated, gold-certified songwriter and powerhouse vocalist HAYLA is stepping into a bold new chapter with the announcement of her upcoming North American run, The Dark Tour. Kicking off August 6 in Chicago and wrapping September 4 in Los Angeles, the tour signals a striking evolution for one of electronic music’s most recognizable voices—one that leans deeper into raw emotion, introspection, and sonic vulnerability.
The announcement follows the release of her latest single, “Heal,” a stripped-back, emotionally charged track built around delicate piano and swelling strings. Anchored by HAYLA’s haunting alto vocals, the song explores themes of healing, loneliness, and connection. Lyrics like “I want you to heal the parts of me that no one loved” cut straight to the core, reinforcing the track’s central message: no one is truly alone in what they feel. It’s a stark contrast to the high-energy dancefloor anthems that first propelled her into global recognition, and a clear indication of the direction she’s now embracing.
That direction began to take shape earlier this year during an intimate performance at St Pancras Church in London, where a select group of fans were introduced to unreleased material from her forthcoming album. HAYLA herself has described this new body of work as “sad bitch music”—a phrase that captures the emotional weight of the songs while still leaving room for hope and empowerment. Themes of grief, love, loss, and resilience weave throughout the music, creating space for listeners to interpret and connect in their own way rather than offering neatly packaged resolutions.
The Dark Tour builds on that foundation, offering fans a live experience that reflects this more introspective era. While her previous shows leaned heavily into her electronic roots—featuring collaborations like “In My Arms” with Illenium, “FADED” with Nelly Furtado, and fan favorites “Where You Are” and “Shiver” with John Summit—this tour marks a reinvention. The energy shifts from euphoric festival highs to something more intimate and emotionally immersive, without losing the power that defines her voice.
Spanning major cities across North America, the tour will touch down in markets including Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco, before closing with a special performance at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. With a mix of headline shows and festival appearances, the run reflects both her growing global presence and her commitment to connecting with audiences on a deeper level.
Tickets go on sale May 1, with fan presales beginning April 29 and a Spotify presale on April 30—offering early access to what promises to be one of the most emotionally resonant tours of the year.
