A poster for the album 'Midnight Rail' shows six young people standing on a rainy train station platform at night, with a train in the background and a clock showing 11:12. The band members are dressed in casual clothing, and the scene has a moody, cinematic atmosphere. Logos of streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Tidal, Deezer, and Pandora are at the bottom, with text indicating the album is now streaming.

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Begin your journey with Hold On Through the Night.

Every journey has a story. Hold On Through the Night is Midnight Rail's debut album—a collection of songs inspired by real lives, real places, and the enduring belief that even in our darkest hours, hope is never out of reach.

  • The song that started the journey. A reminder that even the darkest nights eventually give way to dawn.

    🎵 Hold On Through the Night →

  • A deeply personal reflection on love, loss, and the quiet moments that stay with us forever.

    🎵 I Was With You →

  • A story rooted in a real place—where ordinary streets become unforgettable because of the moments lived there.

    🎵 34th and Federal →

  • When life could have pulled us apart, love chose to remain. A song about faithfulness, commitment, and the quiet strength of staying.

    🎵 You Stayed →

  • Inspired by your own story of survival, faith, and purpose. A declaration that life—even through suffering—is still worth choosing.

    🎵Be Not Afraid (I Still Choose to Stay) →

🎵Continue the Journey

Every journey has more stories to tell.

Discover all 12 songs from Hold On Through the Night—stories of hope, faith, love, perseverance, and finding your way home.

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Meet Midnight Rail

Behind Midnight Rail is Michael Hansen—a songwriter, husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong storyteller.

Every Midnight Rail song is inspired by real moments, real places, and the people who have shaped my life. Whether the journey begins on a train platform, around a family table, or in life's quietest moments, these songs are written to remind us that hope is never far away—and that no one travels alone.

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