Hannah Lou Woods

Hannah Lou Woods is a soulful singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer/arranger who creates heartfelt songs through thoughtful lyrics, unique melodies, and intricate arrangements. Originally hailing from a small town in Minnesota, Hannah graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a dual degree in both Music Therapy and Songwriting. Her music reflects her own personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Hannah accompanies herself on instruments such as piano, guitar, and ukulele while weaving intricate melodies with her unique voice; “genuine and heartfeltvulnerable and tender…sure to set your heart alight.” (Earmilk) The result is heart-felt, honest, folksy-bluesy-pop complimented by the lyrical depth of personal experiences. “With her enchanting voice and poignant lyrics, Hannah invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and vulnerability.” (Bored City).

Woods has received numerous awards for her songs, including being the winner of the Great American Song Contest (Pop Category), a finalist in the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest, an Honorable Mention at the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival Songwriter Showcase, and 2023 Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council grant recipient. Her track Let’s Love Louder (Sacred Change) Ft. Hannah Lou Woods with Bliss Looper currently has over 800,000 streams on Spotify. In addition, her electro-pop project We Saw Lions has gathered over 8 million streams on Spotify, released an EP via Jumpsuit Records in August 2020, and released another EP with High Vibe Records in May 2021. She performs at festivals and venues regionally and nationally as both Hannah Lou Woods and We Saw Lions, and continues to offer workshops and presentations on music+well being. In addition, she is a board-certified music therapist, yoga teacher, music mentor, and advocate for mental health + well-being.

Featured on Earmilk, Fame Magazine, Flex Music, Pure Mzine, The Current, MPR, Lock Mag, We Speak Media 2, Rochester Post Bulletin, Bored City, Right Chord Music, Find Your Sounds, Drop the Spotlight, Music News, Press Party, Divine Magazine, Music Crowns, Skope Magazine, AR Stash, Indie Pulse, Music Magazine, Independent Music & Arts Magazine, Indie-Talk Podcast, and more.