Soul-baring singer-songwriter Matt Hansen returns with his brand new single ‘Don’t Look Back’ a soaring anthem that captures the exhilarating rush of falling in love and the courage it takes to move forward.
Built around his emotionally charged songwriting and cinematic vocal delivery, the track continues Hansen’s run of deeply personal yet universally relatable releases, the same hallmark that has earned him over one billion global streams, 6.3 million monthly Spotify listeners, and an ever-growing community of three million TikTok followers.
Arriving as Matt embarks on his headline tour across Australia and New Zealand, ‘Don’t Look Back’ closes out a milestone year for the independent artist. In early 2026, he will join global superstar Dean Lewis on his North American tour, bringing his heartfelt performances to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. These new dates follow a string of sold-out headline shows throughout Europe, the U.S., and Australia, alongside support slots for major artists including Teddy Swims, Lauv, Train, and Alec Benjamin.
With fan favourites such as ‘Something to Remember,’ ‘LET EM GO,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ and ‘Forever Again,’ Hansen has carved a distinct space in the pop landscape – one defined by raw emotion, authentic storytelling, and an unfiltered connection with listeners. Entirely independent, he continues to prove that heartfelt artistry can thrive outside traditional industry frameworks.
Speaking about his new single, Matt explains:
“‘Don’t Look Back’ is a nod of encouragement. It’s everything you want to say to your partner when you’re falling in love – the ‘let’s do this, be my person’ talk in song form. It’s also a reminder to myself to keep leaning in and be accountable in all those same ways.”
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Matt Hansen has rapidly established himself as one of today’s most compelling new voices. At just 25, his powerhouse vocals and emotionally rich writing have resonated with a global audience. From his early rise on TikTok to amassing over a billion worldwide streams, Hansen has built his career on authenticity and connection. Having toured across Europe, the U.S., and Australia, and performed alongside artists such as Train, Teddy Swims, Lauv, and Alec Benjamin, he now prepares to take the stage with Dean Lewis for a major North American tour.
With his ever-expanding catalogue of heartfelt hits and his unshakable commitment to honest songwriting, Matt Hansen stands as proof that independent artistry can inspire, move, and unite listeners across the world.
MATT HANSEN 2025–2026 TOUR DATES
New Zealand + Australia
Oct 25 – Sunshine Coast, AUS @ Strummingbird
Oct 26 – Melbourne, AUS @ Corner Hotel
Oct 28 – Adelaide, AUS @ Lion Arts Factory
Oct 29 – Sydney, AUS @ Manning Bar
Nov 1 – Newcastle, AUS @ Strummingbird
Nov 2 – Perth, AUS @ Strummingbird
North America
Jan 5 – Denver, CO @ Ogden
Jan 7 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Complex Rockwell
Jan 9 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Jan 10 – Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
Jan 12 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Jan 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bellwether
Jan 15 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency
Jan 17 – Portland, OR @ Roseland
Jan 19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Jan 20 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
Jan 22 – Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle
Jan 23 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway
Jan 27 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings
Jan 29 – Minneapolis, MN @ Palace
Jan 30 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera
Feb 2 – Toronto, ON @ History
Feb 4 – Ottawa, ON @ Southam Hall
Feb 5 – Montreal, QC @ Place Bell
Feb 7–8 – Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Bell
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