Bio

Rory Tiganis-Hannan (drummer/composer) is an innovative, genre-blurring artist from Melbourne, Australia, known for his dynamic, groove-driven sound. His band’s performances blend nu jazz/fusion with soul and hip-hop influences, drawing inspiration from artists including Chris “Daddy” Dave, Herbie Hancock, D’Angelo, Nate Smith and Yussef Dayes. His recent EP Interphase has been building momentum and serves as a conceptual introduction to his forthcoming debut album, Inbetween States.

Career Highlights

• Debut EP:Interphase (2026), conceptual precursor to forthcoming debut album Inbetween States

• Performance credits across a range of solo and collaborative projects: Strawberry Fields, Dark Mofo, Party in the Paddock, Rainbow Serpent Festival, Earthcore, Melbourne Recital Centre, MONA, The JazzLab, The Thornbury Theatre, The Night Cat, and more

• Multiple sold-out launch shows, including The JazzLab

• Radio & media: interviews, a live-to-air performance and consistent airplay on RRR and PBS

• 100,000+ streams across platforms since beginning to release music under his own name in 2025, including 35,000+ for “Stretch Limo”

• Multiple releases with 10,000–20,000+ streams across platforms