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Artist
Jim Hanft
12+ albums
about
In some way Jim Hanft's music feels like it's been in your collection for years. Maybe it's the lyrics that you've thought, but been too afraid to say. Maybe it's the warmth of his voice during the crest of a helpless verse. Or maybe it's the nostalgic nature of his song that leaves you thinking, "Wait, I've been here before." Regardless of what it is Jim Hanft has set out to paint his life in songs using his voice, guitar and a broken harmonica. It was in late 2009 after a small show in New York City that Jim Hanft was approached by Veranda Records owner, Petra Marten. With a twenty dollar bill, and a Swedish accent Petra bought whatever Jim was selling and a few weeks later she offered him a record deal. It was at that moment that Jim Hanft would become an International Recording Artist. Just a few months later, Hanft along with musical counterpoint Samantha Yonack were on a plane to Stockholm to record with producer Lasse Marten (Peter, Bjorn & John, Lykke Li and the Shout Out Louds) and a band of Swedish badasses. After three weeks of recording they completed over 20 news songs and drank approximately 984 coffees. These sessions recorded at Decibel Studios would later become the Burn Me In My Boots EP (Sweden/Fan Only) and the full length album, "Weddings Or Funerals." Having played over 250 shows with just a guitar and partner, Samantha Yonack, Lasse Marten had his hands full bridging the gap between Hanft's traveling troubadour ways and the desire to record a
