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Originally Published on December 8th, 2025

~ About the Artist ~

I typically have a pretty good memory. In the 18 months I’ve been running Fifteen Minutes of Fame, I can pretty much remember every artist I’ve covered. I’ll be honest, sometimes I may need to read through or watch something to re-familiarize myself with a song or story, but the stories of these artists are so touching, it’s easy to conclude that they’re all quite memorable.

When it comes to New York-based indie artist, Han, I remember everything. Last August, I reviewed their album, Tales of a Failed Altruist. Initially, I was impressed with how diverse and dynamic the album was. It was a genre-defying, anthemic record that incorporated elements of so many kinds of music, all the way from folk to hyperpop.

After the initial listen, though, I realized the depth and complex nature of the lyrics. Tales of a Failed Altruist tells a story about a teenager who struggled to find their identity, their place, and their relevance. Han let us in to their experience by recounting thoughts of suicide that led to planning and executing an attempt to take his own life. When in high school, they told a lie about having terminal cancer and, when the truth was revealed, alienated friends and family in the process. They were estranged with their parents. They were hospitalized for their mental health.

Read the review for Tales of a Failed Altruist

To say the very least, Tales of a Failed Altruist contains layers experiences that would be difficult for anybody to manage.

Shortly after the release of their album, I wrote my review. Then, I had the privilege of sitting down with Han and discussing the album.

Han would go on to tour the album, release a Live version of songs from Tales, then proceeded to release two new singles; Stuck in the Midwest and (don’t ) touch my body.

Then, months passed with no new news. Until November 13th. When he posted on Instagram that there was a new EP, ready for release.

~ About the Album ~

am i still enough? is a 4 song EP with a run time of a little more than 16 minutes. It was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Han.

From the start, it’s impossible not to notice a shift in tone, musically. With Tales of a Failed Altruist, Han operated on a range of genres and was dynamically diverse. Here, Han has given us a stripped down collection of songs that is intimate and vulnerable. Lyrically, there is depth and evidence of a brokenness that is a bit scary to hear. Something I truly appreciate about Han’s music is he is direct.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Han once again to talk about am i still enough? and, as expected, the conversation did not disappoint. I invite you to listen and watch, as we unpack this wonderful, tragically beautiful, genius work of art.

~ Final Thoughts ~

I feel compelled to say something. I’m fooling myself if I think Fifteen Minutes of Fame is just about music. After a year and a half of doing this, I have realized that the music is only a part of it. As a middle-aged dad, I am deeply connected to puns. It’s in the handbook. So, I love referring to this community as the Fifteen Minutes of “Fame-ily.”

The point is, the prime ingredient to this recipe of greatness are the people. The connections. The relationships that have come from this community. It’s all heavily focused on the music we make, sure. But I feel as invested in the inspirations behind the music.

I feel a deep connection to Han because of my own struggles with my mental health. I know that having people is important for mental health. I want to believe that this community is that kind of community.

I want to make myself available to anybody who wants to talk about their own struggles. I’m not a therapist. My only experience with therapy is the fact that I’ve been an on again/off again patient for 16 years. I can’t promise advice but I will promise to listen. If anybody ever needs somebody to listen to them, please reach out to me.

Han’s music is wonderful. It is through his honesty and his integrity, his ability to own his shit that I feel he can connect with any listener. This is an EP that any listener will be able to take something from.

Go press play.

If you are reading this, and you want to drop a line, please email me at jeffthomas@fmofmusicentertainment.com