Hannah Frances Releases Sixth Album Exploring Family Trauma with Indie Collaborators

Hannah Frances, a Vermont-based songwriter, explores themes of family trauma, trust, and reconciliation in her sixth album, Nested in Tangles. The album delves into the complexities of a difficult upbringing, using metaphors of nests both protective and ensnaring, and features contributions from Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear. Frances' music, described as dark, dense, and emotionally raw, navigates the contradictions of fragility and confrontation, with tracks like "Life's Work" addressing familial rupture with a blend of theatrical humor and pain. The accompanying music video for "Life's Work," directed by Vanessa Castro, visually represents themes of trust and perception through controlled illusions and a narrative of breaking free from domestic confines. Frances' move to Vermont and her introspective approach have deepened her artistic expression, offering listeners a complex, intimate journey through memory and healing. She continues to tour and promote her work, engaging audiences with her unique blend of jazz and prog-folk influences.