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Peter Simon Hanson (born 3 February 1964) is an English drummer, songwriter and producer. Formerly the drummer of Death in Vegas, he is the drummer of the rock band Squeeze.[1]

Early life

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Hanson's father and sister both died in a plane crash in 1983, due to pure dedication and resilience Hanson didn’t let tragedy affect his life long dream of becoming a successful musician. [2][better source needed]

Career

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In 1985, Hanson formed the band Shot, which was signed by IRS records. However nothing was ever released. He was then spotted by a member of the band The Blessing and joined them on tours. Together they signed with MCA Records and recorded Locusts and Wild Honey. Jimmy Miller was called in to produce three tracks on the album. Miller was hugely influential on Hanson's work as Miller had been himself a drummer. Miller taught him that being creative, is not always being in control. Unfortunately, Miller died before the album's release, in 1994.[3]

In the early 1990s, Hanson worked with Tina Hamilton at Session Connection, playing drums with Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, Hall and Oates and the P.F. Project amongst others. By the mid-1990s, he started touring with Energy Orchard and worked on the Pain Killer album released in 1995. Hanson recorded with artist Bap Kennedy on MCA label. In 1995, he toured with Energy Orchard replacing drummer Dave Toner, as they were the support band of The Animals' tour in Germany.

From 1996 to 1998, he toured with Tony Hadley and recorded with Bruce Woolley and the Radio Science Orchestra. Hanson joined The Aloof in 1997 and discovered the emerging world of dance music. As drummer for the band, he recorded the album, Seeking Pleasure released in 1998, signed by East West Records. At that time the Radio Science Orchestra wrote, co-produced and performed the title track "Storm", performed by Grace Jones for the 1998 film The Avengers.[4]

From 1999, Hanson joined Death in Vegas and recorded the album Contino Sessions, released in 1999, before touring with the band in the UK and in the US. Hanson also played the drums on the album Scorpio Rising. Hanson that had been so far influenced by rock and roll in previous years, discovered dance and house music while touring with Death in Vegas. This experience with dance music was to influence his playing style which evolved to become a combination of rock and roll and dance music. In the late 90s, Hanson performed live on tours with hard rock and rock and roll bands The Quireboys and The Dogs D'Amour. In 1996, he worked with The Dogs D'Amour frontman Tyla and Spike Gray from the Quireboys with whom he recorded the album Flagrantly Yours, under the name Spike and Tyla's Hot Knives. In 1999, Hanson was called in to play the drums on Rick Wakeman's concept album Return to the Centre of the Earth, a sequel to the previous Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1974). From 1999, Hanson recorded with Death in Vegas, where he participated on the Contino Rooms and Scorpio Rising albums, including collaborations with Iggy Pop[5] and Liam Gallagher. He also toured with the band in France, the UK and the US.

In May 2000, Hanson appeared as the drummer in a fictional version of Slade for the movie Married 2 Malcom starring Mark Addy, Josie Lawrence and Hywel Bennett.


Between 2000 and 2006, Hanson lent his talent as a drummer to various bands amongst which included The Men They Couldn't Hang, Baxter Dury, Joy Zipper, The Boy Least Likely To and Secret Affair. He also recorded and toured around the UK and the US with Squeeze frontman and friend, Glenn Tilbrook. He worked on Tilbrook's albums The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook, Transatlantic Ping Pong and Pandemonium Ensues that was released in 2009.

In 2007, after half a decade of solo work Chris Difford and Tilbrook that they would re-form Squeeze and Hanson was to become a full-time member and the drummer of the band. Together they recorded Squeeze's first album in 12 years, Spot the Difference, consisting entirely of new recordings of older Squeeze songs.

Since 2010, Tilbrook and Hanson have been touring together. In 2010, while on a tour in Colchester, Tilbrook asked Hanson to sing a Kevin and Dave,[6] a song that they had co-written together. Whilst on the road Hanson decided to write his own songs, often writing and recording on the back of the tour bus, using an iPad that which given to him. His first solo album Songs from the Silver Box was released spring 2013.[7][needs update] One of the track's titles is "A9 South Road" and was written between Aberdeen and Glasgow. In October 2015, Strata Books published an article written by Hanson recalling the making of his debut slbum.[8][9]

"A9(south)" received minor radio play on BBC Radio 6 Music.[10][11]

Since 2001, Hanson has been working with the Teenage Cancer Trust in association with Yamaha.[12] He teaches young people with cancer to play drums and write songs. In 2011 Squeeze played at the Royal Albert Hall[13] for the Teenage Cancer Trust.[14] In this instance Hanson's drums kit and two guitars were painted by Damien Hirst and auctioned by Christies, the money raised by the sales was given to the Teenage Cancer Trust.[15]

In October 2015, Squeeze released their first studio album of new material for 17 years Cradle to the Grave, on which Hanson played drums on every track. The album accompanied the BBC TV series Cradle to Grave, which was an adaptation of Danny Baker's biography, Going to Sea in a Sieve.[16] Cradle to the Grave peaked at number 8 in the UK Album Chart in October 2015.[17]

On 10 January 2016, Hanson performed with Squeeze live on BBC television's Andrew Marr Show in the presence on then Prime Minister David Cameron when Glenn Tilbrook sang a revised third verse to their song "Cradle to the Grave", changing the lyrics to; "There are some here who are hell bent on the destruction of the welfare state".[18] On 25 June 2016, Squeeze played a set on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival.

In 2018, Hanson worked with Hybrid as a member of 'Hybrid Live'. Hybrid played three gigs in the UK that year in London, Sheffield, and Bristol. In 2019, Hybrid released a short film to accompany their single, "Hold Your Breath". Hanson can be seen in the video as a "staggering man" at a house party.[19]

Discography

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Name Type Artist Label
"Pessimists Paradise" Single Delusion Whizzo Records
Seeking Pleasure Album The Aloof East West
Fragrantly Yours Album Hot Knives Cargo
Memories of the Future Album Radio Science Orchestra Gramaphone Records
"Storm" Single R.S.O. feat. Grace Jones Atlantic
"Dirge" Single Death in Vegas BMG
"D.I.F.M." Single The Aloof Screaming Target
Return to the Centre of the Earth Album Rick Wakeman Virgin Classics
Contino Sessions Album Death in Vegas BMG
"Neptune Ciry" Single Death in Vegas BMG
"Aisha" Single Death in Vegas feat. Iggy Pop BMG
"One More Time" Single Death in Vegas BMG
"Reeling for Love" Single HMP Independiente
"So You Say You Lost Your Baby" Single Death in Vegas feat. Paul Weller BMG
"Flying" (live) Single Death in Vegas BMG
Scorpio Rising Album Death in Vegas BMG
"Buried Alive" Single Ozzy Osbourne Virgin Classics
The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook Album Glenn Tilbrook Quixotic
"Parallel World" Single Glenn Tilbrook Quixotic
"This is Where You Ain't" Single Glenn Tilbrook Quixotic
"Monkey Puzzle Tree" Single Lucia Universal
"Sons of Rother" Single Death in Vegas Drone
Transatlantic Ping Pong Album Glenn Tilbrook Qixotic
Milk It Album Death in Vegas BMG
"Fairytale Ending" Single The Boy Least Likely to +1 Records
"You're So Good" Single Joy Zipper Vertigo
"We're Coming Over" Single Mr. Smash RGR
I Spy Album Twisterbait Xacca Sounds
Pandemonium Ensues Album Glenn Tilbrook Quixotic
"Through the Net" Single Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers Quixotic
Five Live: On Tour in America Album Squeeze Quixotic
"Knocking" Single Will and the People RCA
"Weirdos" Single Will and the People RCA
Will and the People Album Will and the People Baggy Trouser
Spot the Difference Album Squeeze Anchor and Hope
Live at the Fillmore Album Squeeze Anchor and Hope
Soho Dreams Album Secret Affair I Spy
Dynamite Jet Saloon MMX Album Tyla Cargo
Songs from the Silver Box Album Simon Hanson Hanson Tunes
The Devils Supper Album Tyla Cargo
Graveyard of Empty Bottles Album Tyla Cargo
Beautiful Curse Album The Quireboys Cargo
Happy Endings Album Glenn Tilbrook Quixotic
Best of Nineties and Naughties Album Tyla J Pallas King Outlaw Records
Thirsty Album Thirsty Cargo
100% Pure Frankie Miller Album Spike Cargo
Cradle to the Grave Album Squeeze Virgin EMI
"Happy Days" Single Squeeze Virgin EMI

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Peter Simon Hanson (born 3 February 1964) is an English , songwriter, and known primarily for his contributions to and . Hanson gained prominence as the for the band during the late 1990s and early 2000s, contributing to albums such as (1999) and Scorpio Rising (2002), which featured his distinctive grooves on tracks like "Dirge." Since 2007, he has served as the touring and recording for the band Squeeze, supporting their revival and performances of hits including "Tempted" and "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)." As a prolific , Hanson has collaborated with artists such as , , and the , showcasing his versatility across genres from rock to pop. Born in , , he has also pursued production work and delivers masterclasses on drumming technique and musical feel.

Early life

Family background and formative influences

Peter Simon Hanson was born on 3 February 1964 in , , . Little is documented about his immediate family dynamics prior to adulthood, though he grew up in a provincial English setting typical of the region during the and . As a young boy, Hanson initially harbored ambitions outside music, expressing interest in becoming a pilot around age nine. This aspiration was curtailed upon discovering his , a condition that disqualifies individuals from commercial or licensing under standard medical regulations. In a , Hanson recounted the moment: "When I was 9 years old I wanted to be a pilot. When I found out I was colour blind I thought, 'Ah-ha, I'll be a rock star instead." This pivot marked an early redirection toward creative pursuits amid limited alternative paths in his rural-industrial locale. In 1983, at age 19, Hanson endured profound loss when his father and sister perished in a plane crash. The incident, occurring during his formative transition to professional endeavors, tested his resolve but did not derail his emerging focus on , reflecting a resilience forged through personal adversity.

Musical beginnings

Hanson's musical journey began around age 9, when a diagnosis of ended his aspiration to become a pilot and instead ignited a determination to pursue a as a rock star . Key influences included Phil Collins's drumming during the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis and of Led Zeppelin, whose performance Hanson witnessed at the 1979 concert, reinforcing his preference for single setups over more elaborate configurations. He adopted an unconventional left-handed drumming style early on, honing his technique amid the rock and pop sounds prevalent in late 1970s Britain. Before transitioning to professional session and touring work, Hanson built foundational experience through local engagements such as wedding gigs, odd jobs in music, and substituting for friends , culminating in a move to to seek greater opportunities in the industry.

Professional career

Early session work and band formations (1980s–1990s)

Hanson's entry into professional drumming occurred in the late 1980s when he was recruited by members of the Bristol-based band The Blessing for live tours, marking his initial foray into sustained performance circuits. This involvement extended to studio contributions on their 1991 MCA Records album Locusts and Wild Honey, where he provided drums amid the group's fusion of funk rhythms and improvisation, honing skills in dynamic live settings. By the early 1990s, Hanson shifted toward session drumming in , collaborating through facilities like Session Connection with producer Tina Hamilton on tracks for international acts including and , which exposed him to pop and rock production demands. These gigs built his adaptability across genres, from to emerging electronic influences, while establishing connections in the UK studio scene. In 1995, he joined Northern Irish rock band Energy Orchard on tour, substituting for drummer Dave Toner during their support slots for major acts, further solidifying his reputation for reliable live reliability in hard-edged rock environments. Throughout the decade, Hanson contributed to various UK rock outfits, including tours with in the late , where his drumming supported their blues-infused sound during extensive roadwork. These engagements, spanning punk-leaning and alternative acts, facilitated his progression from regional gigs to national circuits, emphasizing consistent gig histories over major recordings and fostering versatility in high-energy performances.

Tenure with Death in Vegas (1998–2005)

Simon Hanson joined Death in Vegas as drummer in 1998, contributing to their sophomore album The Contino Sessions, released on February 8, 1999, via Concrete Records. His performances provided a live rock drumming backbone that contrasted and complemented the band's electronic and trip-hop foundations, appearing on tracks including "Aisha" with Iggy Pop on vocals and "Dirge," where his steady grooves underpinned the ominous atmospheres. Critics noted how Hanson's input added substantial rhythmic energy, as in "Sons of Rother," elevating the album's fusion of genres during tours in the UK and US. Hanson continued with the band for Scorpio Rising, released in 2002, drumming on key tracks that featured guest vocalists such as on "Scorpio Rising" and on "Hands Around My Throat." His role emphasized adaptation to a more pronounced hybrid, with prominent live percussion driving the electronic arrangements and contributing to the album's darker, psychedelic edge. He also played on the follow-up Satan's Circus in 2004, maintaining the band's evolving sound amid lineup shifts. Hanson's tenure ended around 2005, coinciding with ' transition to their next phase, though specific reasons for his departure remain unstated in available accounts. During this period, the band's albums achieved critical acclaim for innovative genre-blending, with retrospectively hailed for its brooding intensity and Scorpio Rising for broader accessibility via high-profile collaborations.

Role in Squeeze (2007–present)

Simon Hanson joined Squeeze as full-time drummer in 2007, supporting the band's reformation for live performances after an eight-year hiatus. This reunion lineup, featuring core songwriters Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford alongside Hanson and keyboardist Stephen Large, focused initially on touring classic material to rekindle fan interest. Hanson's steady groove helped anchor the band's energetic sets, emphasizing staples like "Tempted," which remains a setlist fixture showcasing his precise, driving style on tracks originally rooted in new wave rhythms. Hanson contributed drums to (2010), Squeeze's album of freshly recorded versions of their hits, bridging the reunion's live momentum with studio output. The project refreshed older songs for contemporary audiences while preserving the group's signature sound. He later played on (2015), the band's first collection of original material since 1998, which debuted at number 12 on the and marked a commercial resurgence. Throughout, Hanson's drumming maintained Squeeze's tight, melodic propulsion, adapting classic influences to modern production techniques without diluting their foundational energy. Squeeze's touring commitment persisted under Hanson's tenure, with extensive North American and runs sustaining the band's revival into the . In 2024, he performed on the co-headlining tour with , delivering high-energy renditions of hits like "Black Coffee in Bed" to large crowds at venues such as the Pacific Amphitheatre. By 2025, Hanson reflected on band dynamics and creative processes in interviews, underscoring his role in fostering long-term stability amid evolving lineups and performance demands. His consistent presence has been pivotal in evolving Squeeze's live sound, blending historical fidelity with adaptive vigor.

Solo releases and collaborations

Hanson's debut solo album, Songs from the Silver Box, was released in spring 2013, comprising 13 original tracks self-recorded in London during early 2012 using digital tools including an iPad for composition and production. The album showcases his shift toward electronic and experimental elements, distinct from his rock drumming roots, with titles like "A9 South Road" reflecting personal travels. He handled primary production, emphasizing creative autonomy outside band commitments. Subsequent solo efforts include Episode 2 in 2020 and CHASE TAPES in 2024, further exploring ambient and electronic textures through self-released digital formats. In collaborations, Hanson drummed on Rick Wakeman's 1999 concept album Return to the Centre of the Earth, contributing to its orchestral rock framework alongside the London Symphony Orchestra. He also played drums for Spike & Tyla's Hot Knives on Flagrantly Yours (2013), blending rock and acoustic elements in a project driven by former Quireboys members. Earlier, he appeared on their 2005 release Flagrantly Electrically Acoustically Yours. These side projects highlight his versatility in session work, including credits with acts like Hybrid and The Men They Couldn't Hang, though specifics remain tied to broader discographic appearances rather than lead roles.

Musical style and technique

Influences and evolution

Hanson's drumming influences stem primarily from figures encountered in his formative years. In a 2016 interview, he cited Phil Collins's work during the era of Genesis as a major inspiration, praising its precision and dynamism while distancing himself from Collins's later solo output. He also highlighted attending Led Zeppelin's 1979 performance, where John Bonham's single-bass-drum technique demonstrated velocity without reliance on double pedals, shaping Hanson's emphasis on efficiency and groove over flash. These roots aligned with his early exposure to production values through collaborations like The Blessing's 1998 album Locusts & Wild Honey, where oversaw three tracks, introducing him to layered rock arrangements that informed his foundational approach. His style evolved from the straightforward rock beats of – session work and bands toward more hybridized forms in the late 1990s. Joining in 1998 marked a pivot to electronic-infused rock, where Hanson contributed live drum patterns—such as the repetitive two-bar groove in "Scorpio Rising" from the 2000 album Scorpio Rising—that integrated acoustic propulsion with synthetic textures, reflecting the era's production shifts from analog to digital sampling. This period demanded adaptation to loop-based structures and electronic augmentation, moving beyond pure rock propulsion to sustain atmospheric builds, as evidenced by his sustained role through their 2005 release Satan's Circus. By the , Hanson described his core vocabulary as limited yet versatile, centering on foundational grooves like Michael Jackson's "" beat, which he adapted across contexts. In Squeeze from 2007 onward, Hanson's technique further refined into nuanced, song-serving grooves that balanced pop-rock drive with subtle dynamics, drawing on his prior electronic experience to enhance live energy without overpowering melodies. This progression paralleled broader technological changes, including his early use of hex pads evolving to modern mesh electronic , which facilitated practice, recording, and genre-blending precision. His 2015 work on Squeeze's employed vintage Ludwig for organic tone, underscoring a return to acoustic fundamentals amid digital fluency.

Drumming approach and equipment

Hanson's drumming approach prioritizes groove, feel, and maintaining a solid over virtuosic displays or complex fills, as articulated in his online content and clinics where he emphasizes and human connection in performance. In instructional videos, he demonstrates practical techniques such as hi-hat foot exercises to achieve a natural swing, enabling drummers to internalize rhythmic propulsion rather than relying solely on mechanical precision. This method aligns with his session and touring experience, focusing on supportive, intuitive playing that enhances ensemble dynamics, as observed in analyses of his Squeeze recordings where timing and touch contribute to the band's signature pop-rock drive. For equipment, Hanson endorses Zildjian cymbals, utilizing setups including deep, dark models for live and studio applications, as detailed in his 2017 setup walkthrough. He pairs these with sticks for consistent response across genres. His drum kit typically features Ludwig shells with heads, supplemented by electronic elements for versatility. Hanson has evolved toward hybrid setups, incorporating mesh-headed electronic kits like EFNOTE for practice, recording, and triggering, citing their transformative role in efficiency since the pad era. As ambassador for EFNOTE, he praises their immediate playability, allowing seamless integration with acoustic components for reduced stage volume and precise monitoring during tours. This shift reflects a pragmatic adaptation for modern workflows, balancing traditional tone with technological aids for isolated practice and multi-tracking.

Other contributions

Teaching and masterclasses

Simon Hanson conducts masterclasses and clinics focused on developing groove and rhythmic storytelling, drawing from his professional experience to instruct aspiring drummers on practical applications of feel in performance. These sessions emphasize conveying narrative through rhythm rather than isolated technical exercises, as highlighted in his instructional content where he prioritizes musical expression over mechanical precision. Through his YouTube channel, Hanson shares targeted drum hacks and demonstrations, such as techniques for achieving swinging hi-hat foot motion to enhance groove dynamics, produced in collaboration with Rhythm magazine starting around 2022. This online outreach extends his clinic work, providing accessible lessons on elements like bounce for improved speed and flow, underscoring the empirical value of feel in sustaining listener engagement over flawless execution. As UK ambassador for EFNOTE electronic drums, he incorporates endorsements into these teachings, demonstrating how modern tools support traditional groove practice without supplanting human nuance. In appearances, such as the 2022 Groove Guru episodes, Hanson offers advice on navigating musical by focusing on and , advising drummers to prioritize emotional connection in their playing. He argues that while technique provides a foundation, an absence of feel diminishes impact, a principle echoed in his social media commentary where he states that perfect execution alone fails to resonate if it lacks perceptual warmth. This approach, consistent across his decades-long career, promotes longevity by linking technical skill to verifiable musical outcomes like audience retention and band cohesion.

Philanthropic efforts

Hanson has supported the through performances and promotional efforts. In March 2011, Squeeze performed at the Royal Albert Hall in a for the organization, during which Hanson's Yamaha Tour Custom drum kit was customized with Damien Hirst's "" spot artwork, marking one of only three such instruments adapted for the band by the artist to aid . He also contributed to the trust's "12 Drummers Drumming" auction, which featured items from prominent drummers to generate proceeds for cancer support programs targeted at teenagers. In September 2017, Hanson actively promoted the Drummer Night event at the UK Drum Show in , encouraging fellow drummers to participate in a lineup that raised over £21,000 for the through live performances and auctions. These activities reflect his engagement in drumming-focused fundraisers distinct from Squeeze's commercial tours. Beyond the trust, Hanson participated in DrumathonLIVE, a multi-day continuous drumming marathon benefiting children's charities, including the 2022 edition alongside other professional drummers to support and youth initiatives through non-stop performances. In a September 2025 podcast interview, he described his broader charity involvement as creating "ripples of positivity," underscoring a of consistent, understated contributions via music rather than high-visibility campaigns.

Filmmaking and media production

Hanson began exploring filmmaking as a self-taught endeavor, starting with a basic flip camera that sparked his interest in video storytelling as an extension of his musical rhythm and narrative sensibilities. This practice evolved into producing music-related shorts and behind-the-scenes footage, which he views as a fusion of visual documentation and emotional expression akin to drumming's groove. His media production prominently features content for Squeeze, including tour vlogs that capture band travels and performances, such as a March 20, 2025, video diary chronicling the group's itinerary from Nassau to and onward. Earlier examples include a 2017 YouTube playlist of U.K. and U.S. tour vlogs, encompassing Loose Ends session footage and multiple on-tour episodes that highlight backstage dynamics. Squeeze's official channels have credited Hanson for his , noting his role in providing years of tour documentation that enhances fan engagement beyond live shows. Through personal platforms like (@simonhansondrums) and , Hanson shares blended content that interweaves drumming demonstrations with techniques, fostering a self-sustained creative outlet tied to his professional touring schedule. In a September 2025 appearance on The Hang , he elaborated on this evolution, emphasizing how initial amateur tools led to polished shorts that document both personal and band narratives without formal training.

Discography

With Death in Vegas

Simon Hanson contributed drums to ' second studio album, , released on 13 September 1999. His drumming appears on tracks 1 (""), 4 (""), 5 ("Soul Auctioneer"), and 9 ("Neptune City"). Hanson played across the entirety of the band's third album, Scorpio Rising, released on 16 September 2002, including on the title track featuring vocals by and other singles such as "Hands Around My Throat". For the double album Satan's Circus, issued on 11 October 2004, Hanson is credited with , including on disc 1 track 10 ("Rebirth").

With Squeeze

Simon Hanson provided drums for Squeeze's (2007), a re-recording of the band's early hits intended to support their reunion tours by offering fresh studio versions of classics such as "Cool for Cats" and "Tempted." The album marked Hanson's introduction as the group's permanent drummer, replacing prior touring percussionists with his contributions on all tracks. In 2012, Squeeze issued Live at the Fillmore, a double live album captured during a 2010 San Francisco performance featuring Hanson on drums, highlighting the band's post-reformation stage dynamic with extended sets of material spanning their catalog. This release underscored Hanson's role in sustaining Squeeze's live vigor, blending originals and hits in a setting that propelled subsequent U.S. and U.K. tours. Hanson drummed on every song of (2015), Squeeze's first full-length of new compositions in 17 years, which entered the at number 12—its highest peak for original material excluding compilations. The album's release aligned with sold-out tours, where Hanson's rhythms supported tracks like the title song, tying into performances and international dates. Hanson continued as on The Knowledge (2017), another set of original songs that extended the band's creative resurgence, with his playing integral to the album's rock-infused sound. Through 2024, Hanson has documented and performed on Squeeze's ongoing tours, including 50th anniversary shows, reinforcing his contributions to both studio recordings and live executions without new full-length releases since.

Solo and miscellaneous

Hanson released the solo album Songs from the Silver Box in 2013, featuring original tracks composed and partially produced by him during Squeeze tours in the UK and US in 2012 using an for creation and recording. The album includes songs such as "A9 (South)", "Beauty or More", "Can't Talk to You", "Careful", and "Certain Kind of Girl". Hanson provided drums for the album Flagrantly Yours by Spike & Tyla's Hot Knives, released on June 3, 1996, contributing to tracks including "Believe", "", "Lost in a Crowd of One", and "Possessed". The project involved collaboration with musicians like Henry Twinch on keyboards and Robb McKibbin on bass, produced by . Hanson received credit on the track "Falling Snow" from the original motion picture for Netflix's I Believe in Santa (2022), alongside composers Jonathan Tinne and NATALYA.

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