Today's Ones To Watch is American singer-songwriter Matt Hansen. At just 25, the LA-based artist has quietly become one of...
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Matt Hansen
Don’t Look Back
Today's Ones To Watch is American singer-songwriter Matt Hansen. At just 25, the LA-based artist has quietly become one of the most compelling success stories in independent music. Building his career entirely outside traditional industry structures, the emotionally charged songwriter...
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