Chad Hanson

I specialize in writing what I like to call 'acoustic horror ballads'.

I bring to life serious topics with sometimes profound, sometimes silly imagery. You will never hear anything cliche or dull in my songs.

I may sing a love song to a decapitated head, or sing a serious tale about a man who drowns his lover while singing to her about the depths she is sinking to.

I grew up in the 80s and was fascinated with heavy metal and dark imagery. I studied classical piano in college, but have evolved my ear to appreciate everything from classic cowboy songs (ala Gene Autry) to Nirvana. I have a special love for early 80s Brit-pop, such as Squeeze and Elvis Costello.