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Soul-baring singer/songwriter Matt Hansen has returned with his new single “Don’t Look Back,” a soaring anthem that captures the electric rush of falling in love and the courage it takes to move forward. Built around his emotionally charged songwriting, “Don’t Look Back” continues his streak of deeply personal yet universal tracks, the same quality that has helped him amass over 1 billion global streams, 6.3 million monthly Spotify listeners, and a devoted audience of 3 million followers on TikTok.
“‘Don’t Look Back’ is a nod of encouragement,” Matt shares. “It is all the things 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.”
The new single arrives as Matt kicks off his sold-out headline tour across Australia and New Zealand this week to close out 2025. In the new year, he’ll join global superstar Dean Lewis on his North American run, bringing his emotionally charged set to venues across the U.S. and Canada. The upcoming dates build on a foundation of major touring milestones, including headline shows across Europe and the U.S., as well as support slots for artists like Teddy Swims, Lauv, Train, and Alec Benjamin. See a full list of upcoming dates here and below.
With fan favorite hits “Something to Remember,” (300M steams) “LET EM GO,” (300M streams) “yellowstone,” (50M streams) and most recent single “FOREVER AGAIN,” the 25-year-old singer/songwriter has carved out a space defined by raw emotion, universal storytelling, and genuine connection. Entirely independent, he’s built a global fanbase through his online presence and sold-out international tours, proving that authentic artistry can thrive outside traditional music structures.
Stay tuned for much more from Matt Hansen in 2026.
MATT HANSEN 2025–2026 TOUR DATES
New Zealand + Australia
Oct 23 – Auckland, NZ @ Tuning Fork
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