Ehson Hashemian is a genre-shifting singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose musical journey spans from alt-rock hallmarks to glittering synth-pop reinvention. Hailing from Southern California, Ehson first made waves as a co-writer and keyboardist for The Jakes- the band that would later become Young the Giant. His co-writing credit on their breakout hit “Cough Syrup” helped launch a double-platinum legacy, with the track featured in shows like Glee, The Voice, and the Fright Night film remake.

But Ehson’s story doesn’t stop at a single success. After leaving the band, he ventured into his solo project Backwards Forwards, crafting introspective and experimental alt-rock with releases like You Are Here and Still Life. Now performing under his own name, Ehson has embraced a more eclectic, expressive sound – merging pop instincts with emotional depth.

His recent releases including the electro-pop standout “Life Of The Party” and his 2025 full-length album Believe reveal an artist unafraid to explore new sonic territory. Whether he’s channeling vulnerability in tracks like “Feel” or flexing funk-pop confidence on “Superpower”, Ehson delivers music that’s both polished and personal.

Genre-fluid, emotionally sharp, and creatively restless, Ehson Hashemian continues to evolve – proving with every release that he’s not chasing trends; he’s carving his own.