Genre-defying Australian singer-songwriter hannah bahng has today released her poignant new single, “what never lived,” via her independent label, Bahng Entertainment. The track, a haunting reflection on mourning a relationship that never truly existed, arrives alongside a powerfully evocative music video directed and produced by hannah herself.
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Written, composed, and produced by hannah and her longtime collaborator Andrew Luce (iann dior, Role Model, Lil Nas X), “what never lived” blends raw emotion with an alternative edge. The song was born on hannah’s piano, but it was the immediate desire to infuse it with a powerful guitar-driven sound that truly captured the track’s essence. With lyrics like “Sometimes I think about what we could’ve been/The magic of the past still haunts me within/You said it was a forever thing, not a fling/You said that you could love me,” the song delves into the emotional complexities of navigating a modern-day situationship.
The accompanying music video showcases hannah portraying an emotional fallout after catching another girl with the guy she thought she was seeing, reflecting the song's themes of longing and disillusionment. A tense fight scene during the guitar bridge builds to a cathartic finale, where hannah burns a Polaroid of the two of them and embraces the freedom of moving on, surrounded by her friends.
“The project showcased her ability to translate personal experiences into music that resonates deeply,
all while maintaining complete creative control.”
The track made its live debut during hannah’s first-ever U.S. tour this past December, where she performed for enthusiastic crowds in Dallas, Houston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The entire tour sold out in minutes, resulting in venues being upgraded and additional shows being added.
“what never lived” follows the release of hannah’s debut record, The Abysmal EP (May 2024), an emotionally raw exploration of self-discovery and the end of her teen years. Across its seven tracks, the EP spans genres from alternative to R&B to progressive pop, showcasing hannah's unique ability to blend diverse sounds. With over 30 million streams on Spotify alone, The Abysmal EP has resonated deeply with fans and critics alike.
Blues—hannah's dedicated fanbase—can catch her live this March as she embarks on her home-country tour in Australia. Tickets start at $69.90 and are available at FrontierTouring.com. Additional details including dates, cities and venues can be found below.
TOUR DATES
March 18 – Sydney, Australia | Oxford Art Factory (low tix)
March 19 – Sydney, Australia | Oxford Art Factory (sold out)
March 23 – Melbourne, Australia | Howler (sold out)
March 23 – Melbourne, Australia | Howler (sold out)
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