Independent breakthrough artist Matt Hansen has returned with his latest single, “THINKING BOUT ME.” This feel-good track arrives on the heels of his debut album, Orchid, which made a significant impact by landing at #6 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut USA chart last month. Fans can listen to the new release and watch the sun-soaked official music video now.
Leaning into a more lighthearted side of his sound, Hansen explains the inspiration behind the track: “I wrote this song about that playful, bittersweet feeling when your heart can skip a beat and you catch yourself thinking about them, imagining whether they’re thinking about you too. That curiosity isn’t always about wanting to get back together but it can be a small, almost guilty pleasure, a way to check in on a connection that once meant a lot. Sometimes it’s just a fleeting thought that makes you feel that the memories you shared might still exist in someone else’s mind.”
“THINKING BOUT ME” follows the success of Orchid, which amassed over 10 million streams in its first week. The album solidified his independent rise, featuring hits such as “something to remember,” “LET EM GO,” and “yellowstone (holding you).” Last month, Hansen also reached a new milestone by making his national television debut on The TODAY Show.
The Orchid Tour
Looking ahead, Hansen is set to embark on The Orchid Tour, a massive 35-date run spanning the UK, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. The North American leg is scheduled to kick off on November 11th in Quebec City. In addition to his headline dates, he will appear at major festivals including Summerfest and Bourbon & Beyond later this summer.
With a community of over 6 million monthly Spotify listeners and 5 million followers, Matt Hansen has built his career by reframing vulnerability as a powerful point of shared experience. His journey from viral TikTok covers of 90s and early 2000s classics to a catalog boasting over 1 billion streams underscores his status as a commanding live performer. Having previously supported artists like Teddy Swims, Lauv, Train, and Alec Benjamin, this upcoming tour marks his most significant headlining effort since spring 2025.