HANSON RELEASE NEW ALBUM

By | November 5, 2021
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HANSON RELEASE NEW ALBUM, AGAINST THE WORLD
SEVENTH OF SEVEN CONSECUTIVE MONTHLY VIDEOS STREAMING NOW

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“The seven-track ‘Against the World’ is a rich and diverse group of songs that showcase the brothers’ range, musicianship, and influences.”
– Associated Press

HANSON release their new album today. Against The World was recorded at the legendary FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, and brings together a series of new sounds that build on the band’s history. The project illustrates HANSON’s musicality, rooted in soul and melodic, rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the band’s longevity as songwriters and performers who have continued to mine their origins while propelling their music forward. The album is streaming now at all DSPs.

“These seven songs each highlight different musical influences, but the common thread is in their message, facing adversity in its many forms, and seeking a way forward. It’s exciting that fans can finally hear the songs as the body of work that is Against The World, the album,” said Taylor Hanson.

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Against The World was initially announced in May with the release of the debut single and video, “Annalie.” HANSON proceeded to release one song and video per month through today, which sees the release of the clip for “Fearless.” After “Annalie,” the band shared “Don’t Ever Change” in June, “Only Love” in July, the title track “Against The World” in August, “Stronger” in September, and “One” in October.

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Review: Hanson brothers shine on 7-track ‘Against the World’

By | November 4, 2021
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This cover image released by 3CG Records shows "Against the World" by Hanson. (3CG Records via AP)

This cover image released by 3CG Records shows “Against the World” by Hanson. (3CG Records via AP)

 

Hanson, “Against the World” (3CG Records)

The guys from Hanson are celebrating 30 years as a band next year, and if that makes you feel old, it’s not their fault. They’ve even put out an album to help you feel young again.

The seven-track “Against the World” is a rich and diverse group of songs that showcase the brothers’ range, musicianship and influences — ones that leave their monster sugar pop hit “MMMBop” far in the rearview mirror.

The album kicks off with “Annalie,” which has bright harmonies and guitar work reminiscent of Paul Simon. “Don’t Ever Change” has a rocking Cheap Trick sound, which is probably because Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick plays guitar.

The rock-pop “Only Love” has an Eddie Vedder-like vocal that transforms from a dark, spare space into an arena singalong. The Hansons’ harmonies are glorious in the Queen-like “Stronger,” “One” is a nice plea for unity and the anthem “Fearless” leans on an orchestra as the brothers soar above strings.

But the highlight is Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson on the title track. “We belong with the restless/Keep company with rebels and with dreamers,” they sing. “There’s equal scars from victory and failure.” If it’s them against the world, we’re on their side.

THE MODERN DRUMMER PODCAST Pop Up Podcast

By | November 2, 2021
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Modern Drummer

Welcome to an exceptional Modern Drummer “Pop Up Podcast” with Billy Amendola, Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen, and a few of our beautiful friends who pop in to give back and show their support (we’re not going to give it away, you have to watch). This podcast was a fun one (the out-takes “off the record” are even more incredible) but, as much fun as we had to put this together, it’s a severe issue that we all need to help with. Would you please go to the MD website and the Raven Foundation for more details and info for “12 Drummers Drumming” and support our veterans?

We all want to wish Rick a happy birthday today, and what better way to celebrate! (November 1) Everything he and Lauren and their foundation has done over the past twenty years is a blessing for the world and has helped so many people. We’re all grateful that we all get to be in a position to help make the world a better place. Please join us. Remember, “one world.” Please watch, share to get the word out, and God Bless us all.

Famous Okies: Hanson

By | October 22, 2021
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Photo by: Courtesy of Big Hassle Media

Hanson is a pop rock band and they’re famous Okies!

Made up of brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac, they formed Hanson in the early 90s. All three grew up around music and singing a capella covers of popular classic songs.

Their first performance as a professional group took place in Tulsa at the Mayfest Arts Festival in 1992. At the time, they were known as the Hanson Brothers. They later shortened the name to Hanson in 1993.

Hanson would record two independent albums in Tulsa before signing with Mercury/Polygram Records. It was there that the brothers reused a song they recorded in one of the independent albums that would put them on the map.

“MMMBop” shot up the charts and their debut album Middle of Nowhere went four times platinum. They were nominated for three Grammys. After their commercial success, Hanson would go on tour playing stadiums and arenas across the United States for several years.

Trouble hit the band in 2001 when they left their record label over creative differences. They would continue to record and tour despite the setbacks.

In 2007, they celebrated the tenth anniversary of Middle of Nowhere and “MMMBop” by re-recording the album and hosting concerts with devoted fans throughout the year in various locations like Tulsa and Boston.

Over three decades, the band has sold over 16 million records worldwide across 11 studio albums, including a couple of Christmas albums.

The band played a concert series at Cain’s Ballroom in-person with options for people to watch the concerts online safely from their homes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hanson continued the tradition of the concert series hosted at Cain’s in 2021.

They made their own independent label, 3CG Records, and still record under the label to this day.