Taylor Hanson announces first solo single after 30 years with brothers
Taylor Hanson is launching his solo music career with a new single called 'Criminal', nearly three decades after finding fame with his brothers.
Taylor Hanson is launching his solo music career with a new single called 'Criminal', nearly three decades after finding fame with his brothers.
The 43-year-old singer will release the track on Friday (20.11.26), following his recent appearance on 'Dancing with the Stars'.
The Hanson frontman announced the project on Thursday (12.11.26), revealing plans to explore a more personal musical direction while continuing to perform with his family band.
Taylor said: "My job is to walk into a room and connect."
He explained that songwriting allowed him to capture personal experiences and emotions that listeners could recognise in their own lives.
The musician hopes his new song will create that connection with fans who have followed his career since the 1990s.
'Criminal' was co-produced by Taylor and musical director Michael Bearden, who has previously worked with Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga.
The track was recorded at Chaplin Studios and EastWest Studios, with an emphasis on live instrumentation and acoustic sounds.
Taylor is also preparing his first independent solo album, although a release date has not been confirmed.
His announcement follows his participation in season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, where he was partnered with professional dancer Britt Stewart.
The pair were eliminated on September 29 after three weeks in the competition.
Taylor rose to international fame alongside brothers Isaac and Zac Hanson when their band released the hit single 'MMMBop' in 1997.
The song appeared on their breakthrough album 'Middle of Nowhere' and helped establish the siblings as international pop stars.
Although 'Criminal' marks Taylor's first independent solo release, he has previously explored music outside Hanson.
He was a member of the supergroup Tinted Windows, alongside musicians from The Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick and Fountains of Wayne.
