Hannah Cohen

On 19 August 2026, Hannah Cohen plays at YES in Manchester. San Francisco-born and New York-shaped, she writes songs that sit between folk, chamber pop and soft rock, with a slight psych tint, where melody leads and the arrangements stay close to the skin. Her debut Child Bride (2012), produced by Thomas Bartlett, set the tone alongside NYC players like Sam Amidon and Rob Moose. Pleasure Boy (2015) edged toward a sleeker pulse; Welcome Home (2019), produced by Sam Evian, opened the sound with warmer guitars and roomier harmonies. Earthstar Mountain (2025), tracked at Flying Cloud, leans into organic textures and a broader, unhurried feel.

On stage, Cohen keeps it intimate but detailed: a clear voice up front, guitar lines that drift then land, and keys and percussion that leave space rather than fill it. Her songwriting moves by small shifts—hooks that surface slowly, phrasing that lingers on a word or a breath. It’s a live set built with care, balancing closeness and atmosphere without losing the song at the center.