headphone james.

Hi, I’m
Headphone James.

I’m glad you’re here.

I make music, take photos, and create playful distractions — from software to silly videos.

I wear headphones all the time because I have sensitive hearing.

I’m big on connection and active in men’s groups.

Good people. Good places.
Good moments.

I enjoy getting out with my camera and capturing community gatherings, creative spaces, and everyday moments around the Bay Area.

Photos & credits ↗

Have a gathering or a space you’d like photographed?

I enjoy photographing community gatherings and interesting spaces around the Bay Area. It’s a personal interest and a way to give a little back. If that could be useful to your community, I’d love to hear from you.

Tell me about it ↗

Music for finding
your flow.

Over the last two decades I’ve released eight albums of melodic, instrumental music that sets a mood without asking for the spotlight—something to work, think, or unwind alongside.

I share it freely because I want it to find the people it resonates with.

My top track, “Comfort Zone,” has more than 10 million plays on Spotify.

Find some music ↗Listen on Spotify ↗

Made for fun.

SILLY VIDEOS

I made a rap about Cape Cod.

Over 100 hours of work for a two-and-a-half-minute video with my family. I produced the music, wrote the lyrics, and got everyone involved. I’m real proud of it.

More on my YouTube channel ↗