Ventura, California native Jayden Secor is a high-voltage force to be reckoned with. Blending country with elements of rock n’ roll, psychedelic jam, 90’s grunge and blues, Secor’s sound has no walls, and it’s for damn sure “not your grandpappy’s country” music.
Born in 2002, Secor started playing music at 11 years old when he was gifted a guitar from his parents. The Secor household was always filled with an eclectic variety of music being played; ZZ Top, John Mayer, Allman Brothers, Tool, Dave Matthews Band, Led Zeppelin and Metallica were just a few of the many artists on steady rotation, and all played a key role in Secor’s musical journey.
By the time he was in high school, Secor was playing nearly every week at open mics across Ventura County, and formed a surf rock band with a few classmates. He began writing his own songs and fell in love with the songwriting process. Playing in the band also gave Secor the opportunity to improve his live performance chops by playing his first few shows.
In 2020, Secor moved on to pursuing a solo career, taking the extra downtime during the pandemic to further work on his craft as a guitarist, songwriter and singer. It was during this time that he recorded and released “Behind the Door”, his debut EP. Produced by Guy Martin at BlackCouch Studio, Secor used this genre-diverse project as a starting point to finding his sound as an artist.
By 2022, Secor started to make a name for himself in the local music scene by playing shows weekly in and around Ventura County. In March of that same year, Secor released his first of many singles, “Red Eye Flight”. With every following release, Secor’s sound became more defined. The guitars were dirtier, the sound was heavier, and the songs continued to resonate with audiences.
After 188 shows in 2025, Secor had one of his best years yet; opening for artists like Jackson Dean, Silverada, Kane Brown and Chris Young throughout the year, and sharing the stage with fellow California artists Sean Oliu, Presley Tennant, Daniel Bonte, Chris Merrell and Joe Peters. Secor had also built up a catalog of 15 studio releases, with a growing collection of unreleased songs that were steadily becoming fan favorites at live shows.
As of 2026, Secor has amassed over 150K streams across music streaming platforms; all while growing audiences across the West and in Nashville. A proudly independent artist, Secor’s team consists of a close-knit group of family and friends who help him chase his dream. Secor is currently touring across the U.S.A. and recording some of his best tunes to date. If you’re looking for your next favorite country rock artist, Jayden Secor is someone you’ll want to keep an eye and ear out for.
