Born in Auckland in 1986, Hanna spent much of her childhood between Auckland and the Kapiti coast.

After college she found an outlet for her creativity putting all her attention into a bachelor of Art and Design degree at the Auckland University of Technology.

It wasn’t until she teamed up with singer/songwriter Phil Stoodley that music became a prominent fixture in her life, and it was her partnership with Phil that enabled her to write and record her first song ‘Nothing At All’.

Hanna’s music is not measured by any scripted strategy or game plan. She is a true artist in every sense of the word and draws her inspiration from real life experiences. Her bold, soulful voice very much suits her striped back approach to music.

"My music allows me to speak without restriction, it’s definitely not censored and it comes from whatever feelings I possess at the time,” says Hanna.

“My lyrics and melodies come to me through subconscious thought and often happen when I least expect it. My second single ‘Hush Now’ is a perfect example of this. I was actually having an argument with someone at the time when the melody hit me, so I grabbed a bottle of wine, called Phil and away we went” she says.

Concrete & Roses took some time to mature and Hannah describes it as quite an eclectic album.

“It’s partly because it was not conceived overnight, but also because it comes from a deep sense of personal growth. It really shows my journey over the last few years and how I have matured as a person and as a songwriter” says Hanna.

With just the right balance of rhythm and seduction, this Pop-Jazzy-Rock’n’Roll, Adele-meets-Amy Winehouse mash-up coincides with the release of her third single ‘Silver Venus’.

‘Silver Venus’ is a fantastic example of the album’s theme as the soulful lyrics explore the dark and lighter shades of life.

Although this self-funded debut album was produced in a small studio in Phil Stoodley’s livingroom, it is a tribute to their professionalism, passion, and kiwi ingenuity that this album has all the hallmarks of a major production.

To hear Hanna’s music go to hannagracemusic.com

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