r.i.p. jeff hanson

Singer-songwriter Jeff Hanson was found dead in his home in St. Paul, Minnesota on Friday, June 5, 2009

Kill Rock Stars sent out the following statement on Saturday evening:

"We are deeply shocked and saddened to report that Kill Rock Stars artist Jeff Hanson passed away on June 5, 2009 in his home, a victim of a terrible accident. Jeff has been a part of the KRS family since 2003 when he became the first artist signed to the label from an unsolicited demo.

Jeff Hanson was an amazing artist, a riotously funny person, and a good friend. Everyone at Kill Rock Stars feels that we were privileged to put out his records. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."

via pitchfork

sad, sad, sad...