“Moody progressive alternative rock, combined with story telling textures of americana and blues”, you can catch me in an intimate acoustic setting or throwing down with a full band. 

Based between Los Angeles, Copenhagen and Nashville, I am no stranger to reinventing myself and evolving deeper into the mazes of my audible heart.

Represented by Velvet Hammer Management while in the midst of signing with Columbia Records, I was the fronting and co-founding member of the Los Angeles based rock band, Ananova. Produced by Josh Abraham at Pulse Recording Studios, the band completed a self titled EP that started a buzz around the LA music scene. During which time, mutual manager, Beno introduced guitarist, Dominic Cifarelli of Montreal band, Pulse Ultra/ The Chronicles of Israfel to me after an Ananova show and we became good friends. Fast forward a few years past both of our bands breaking up, Dominic and I once again were brought together by Beno, now with the intention of writing and a potential new project. Dom soon flew from Montreal to meet me in Los Angeles and together we created the bones for songs "We're All Hypocrites", "The Pleasure's All Yours" and "Human Piñata". Shortly after, however, Dominic was recruited to play bass for Scars On Broadway and the songs were put on hold. 

I went on to audition for The Apex Theory, where I met drummer, Sammy J Watson and collaborated with the band on an unreleased song, "351 Days A Year". Despite moving forward in different directions, I kept in touch and later reached out to Sammy to work on my debut solo release, KAS TRUP. Having written additional songs while spending time focusing on guitar, I combined the three songs written with Dominic and two solo songs, "History Repeats" and "The Upside Down" to create my debut EP, KAS TRUP. 

The compliment of both Dominic and my styles together creates a blend of attitude and vulnerability, which allows for a vast emotional platform from heavy riffs to soft musical subtleties. In bringing the music further to life, Sammy J Watson adds his innovative beats and unique feel to the dynamic character of each song. All the while, former band mate, Oliver Hild, splits the difference between swank and butter on bass, rounding out the rhythmic relationship. Overall, this group of friends and unique pairing of musicians enrich a creative vision and emit vibes in the studio that speak volumes in sound. I wrote, produced and recorded this EP with no shortcuts and couldn’t be prouder of what we made together.

Engineered by Chad Mitchell Shlosser at Drac Studios (Home Studio of Matt Sorum -Guns N’ Roses) and Rich Mouser at The Mouse House Studios. 

“The Making of KAS TRUP” video shot and edited by Jules Pampena. Website Photography by Aaron Cole Tanner.

Since moving to Nashville, I have Directed/Produced my music video for “History Repeats”. Currently working on a solo full length self titled record. Collaborated on a song with Trevor Lukather of Levara/Invisible Friends, currently unreleased, called “Everyday We Slay” and almost finished writing a full length record with long time friend and guitarist, Justin Kellner. That record should be out by the end of 2023!! With all this new music I am starting to look into solo performance shows in the near future. 

Thanks so much for listening, sharing and making memories with me over the years. Remember to add my social pages to keep up with the new and follow on Spotify!! Would love to be on your playlists! 

Big love, gratitude and a ton to be inspired by. Rock N’ Roll is not dead.

Cheers, 

Hani