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BIO:
Kristian Matsson is a singer-songwriter from Dalarna, Sweden. Since 2006, he has released three full-length albums and two EPs. He performs under the stage name The Tallest Man on Earth.

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Andrea von Kampen to Release New Album 'Sister Moon' Photo Andrea von Kampen to Release New Album 'Sister Moon'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023

Andrea von Kampen's third solo album, Sister Moon, continues to showcase the singer-songwriter's captivating melodies and introspective storytelling. Out now, the album's title track is a stunning introduction to the collection's themes, focusing on climate change and the connectedness of nature. ...

Sleeping Jesus Explore The American Dream On Fun New Single 'Ferdy' Photo Sleeping Jesus Explore The American Dream On Fun New Single 'Ferdy'
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

“Ferdy” encompasses ideations of chasing the American Dream, and doing what’s necessary to achieve it, even if that means kicking pride and integrity aside. More specific to the band, it pertains to being a Midwest artist, and the prospect of taking to the highways to either the beaches of Californi...

Kate Davis Shares Acoustic Version of 'Long Long Long' Photo Kate Davis Shares Acoustic Version of 'Long Long Long'
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

Davis released 'Fish Bowl’ this past spring, her ANTI- album debut. Across ‘Fish Bowl’’s 12 deeply personal tracks, Davis traces her very own hero’s journey, from the moment she steps away from her old life to the moment she finds inner peace. She follows these steps through the eyes of Fish Bowl’s ...

Upper Wilds Share Surprise Bandcamp-Exclusive Single 'Infinity Drama' Photo Upper Wilds Share Surprise Bandcamp-Exclusive Single 'Infinity Drama'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023

Opening with scrambled transmissions and radar bleeps, guitarist Dan Friel cuts through the noise with an angular guitar hook before the rhythm section of bassist Jason Binnick and drummer Jeff Ottenbacher come crashing in, erupting into gleeful distortion, soaring harmonies and white-knuckled riffs...

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Announces Initial Lineup for 2023 Festival Photo Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Announces Initial Lineup for 2023 Festival
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023

Charley Crockett, The Tallest Man on Earth, Josh Ritter and The Royal City Band, Tank and the Bangas, Larkin Poe, and The Secret Sisters will take the stage at the 33rd annual celebration of great songs which takes place August 11-13 in beautiful Lyons, CO, at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch along the St...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Second Round of Artists Slated to Perform Photo Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Second Round of Artists Slated to Perform
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

The three-day, multi-stage free music festival who last month announced an initial list of participants has now added Emmylou Harris, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew – Remain In Light, Tré Burt, Mekit, Jake Blount, The Brothers Comatose, Seratones, The Tallest Man On Earth, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers...

43rd Annual BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! Festival Returns Photo 43rd Annual BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! Festival Returns
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021

The 2021 season of the free festival will kick off at 7:30pm on Saturday, July 31st (doors open at 6:00pm) with R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox as the headliner, Brooklyn-based rapper and poet KAMAUU and Jamaican-bred R&B artist Nesta as openers....

Courtney Marie Andrews Debuts New 'Ships In The Night' Performance Video Photo Courtney Marie Andrews Debuts New 'Ships In The Night' Performance Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 08, 2020

Courtney Marie Andrews is debuting a new performance video for her song, “Ships In The Night,” today. Filmed live at The Parthenon in Nashville, the video is now available to view below.   ...

Courtney Marie Andrews Confirms Special Livestream Concert Photo Courtney Marie Andrews Confirms Special Livestream Concert
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Courtney Marie Andrews will share a special livestream concert from The Parthenon in Nashville on Thursday, September 24 at 9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT via Dice.FM....

Courtney Marie Andrews Releases a New Song 'How You Get Hurt' Photo Courtney Marie Andrews Releases a New Song 'How You Get Hurt'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 30, 2020

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Courtney Marie Andrews' new song, 'How You Get Hurt,' is debuting today....

Courtney Marie Andrews Shares New Song 'If I Told' Photo Courtney Marie Andrews Shares New Song 'If I Told'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2020

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Courtney Marie Andrews will release her highly anticipated new album, Old Flowers, June 5 on Fat Possum Records (pre-order). In advance of the release, the new album track, “If I Told,” is premiering today....

 The Still Tide Shares New Single Photo The Still Tide Shares New Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 13, 2020

The Still Tide — lead by Denver powerhouse artist Anna Morsett — will release their new Between Skies EP this Friday, January 17, 2020. With Morsett's intricate guitar work and breathtaking vocals on full display, the gut-shaking collection of melodic indie rock sincerely examines the human experien...

Listen to Dante Palminteri's New Single 'Far From Me' Photo Listen to Dante Palminteri's New Single 'Far From Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 26, 2019

Growing up between the East and West coasts, American singer-songwriter and actor Dante Palminteri matured his musical styling at an early age, drawing inspiration from John Mayer's poetic mastery of the human psyche and Ed Sheeran's genre-defying melodies. His lyrics narrate complex compilations ab...

The Still Tide Releases New Single 'Keep It' Today Photo The Still Tide Releases New Single 'Keep It' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 07, 2019

The Still Tide — lead by Denver powerhouse artist Anna Morsett — has announced their new Between Skies EP, due out January 17, 2020. The announcement comes alongside exhilarating album single “Keep It”. Morsett thoughtfully examines the human experience through how relationships change, grow, and en...

The Still Tide Unveils 'Keep it' Music Video Photo The Still Tide Unveils 'Keep it' Music Video
by Abigail Charpentier - November 07, 2019

The Still Tide — lead by Denver powerhouse artist Anna Morsett — has announced their new Between Skies EP, due out January 17, 2020. The announcement comes alongside exhilarating album single “Keep It”. Morsett thoughtfully examines the human experience through how relationships change, grow, and en...

The Still Tide Announces BETWEEN SKIES EP, Share 1st Single Photo The Still Tide Announces BETWEEN SKIES EP, Share 1st Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 05, 2019

Denver-based powerhouse artist Anna Morsett has announced her newBetween Skies EP due out January 17, 2020 via Mod y Vi Records. The details arrive alongside lead single “Change Of Address' premiered with Ghettoblaster Magazine. This song is an exploration on ways to free oneself, whether it's seein...

Amason Release GALAXY I Today Photo Amason Release GALAXY I Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2019

Today, Swedish supergroup Amason release their sophomore album Galaxy I. It is the first installment of a double album being released in two parts, with Galaxy II coming in Spring of 2020. Amason – comprising the combined talents of acclaimed Swedish musicians Amanda Bergman, Pontus Winnberg, Petter...

Mumford & Sons Announce First Details of AGORA DEL MAR Photo Mumford & Sons Announce First Details of AGORA DEL MAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019

Mumford & Sons are very excited to share the first details of Agora Del Mar, a three-day, all-inclusive beach party at Cancun's Moon Palace resort February 27-29....

The Tallest Man on Earth Releases New Album 'I Love You. It's A Fever Dream.' Photo The Tallest Man on Earth Releases New Album 'I Love You. It's A Fever Dream.'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 19, 2019

The Tallest Man on Earth's new album I Love You. It's A Fever Dream. is out now. The record is Kristian Matsson's first in four years and was written and produced entirely by Matsson himself. NPR Music's “First Listen” describes him as 'the preeminent Swedish one-man folkie reviving the genre.'...

The Tallest Man on Earth's New Album I LOVE YOU. IT'S A FEVER DREAM. Streaming Now On Photo The Tallest Man on Earth's New Album I LOVE YOU. IT'S A FEVER DREAM. Streaming Now On NPR's First Listen
by Tori Hartshorn - April 15, 2019

NPR Music's “First Listen” is exclusively streaming The Tallest Man on Earth's new album,I Love You. It's A Fever Dream. NPR says 'the preeminent Swedish one-man folkie reviving the genre and to update that over a decade after his initial breakthrough.' The LP is set for release April 19 via/through...

The Tallest Man on Earth's I LOVE YOU. IT'S A FEVER DREAM. Out 4/19, New Single Out N Photo The Tallest Man on Earth's I LOVE YOU. IT'S A FEVER DREAM. Out 4/19, New Single Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019

Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, is set to release his first album in four years,I Love You. It's A Fever Dream., April 19 via/through AWAL Recordings. Pitchfork is premiering a track from the new album, “I'm A Stranger Now” listen/share HERE. Pre-order the record HERE....

Her Crooked Heart Announces New Album TO LOVE TO LEAVE TO LIVE, Set for Release 5/31 Photo Her Crooked Heart Announces New Album TO LOVE TO LEAVE TO LIVE, Set for Release 5/31
by Tori Hartshorn - March 22, 2019

Minneapolis-based, genre-melding Her Crooked Heart is releasing the anticipated debut full-length To Love To Leave To Live on May 31st. Led by acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Ries, the record illustrates her journey of building a new life from the ground up; working through a d...

The Tallest Man on Earth Releases Final Song From Series THEN I WON'T SING NO MORE Photo The Tallest Man on Earth Releases Final Song From Series THEN I WON'T SING NO MORE
by Tori Hartshorn - September 14, 2018

Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, has reached the end of his five part series, When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground, with the beautiful 'Then I Won't Sing No More'. The series started out as a vision to create music outside of the restrictions of a typical album cycle. Matsson began rec...

Portland America Rock Outfit The Mutineers Release 'Threshold EP' Photo Portland America Rock Outfit The Mutineers Release 'Threshold EP'
by Tori Hartshorn - September 13, 2018

Ahead of a busy 2018 national tour schedule, The Mutineers present the first single from  their new five-track 'Threshold' EP with lead track 'Couldn't Get Over You',  a pleasantly wistful offering guided by a longing feeling and lulling melodic line....

Portland's The Mutineers Present COULDN'T GET OVER YOU As Lead Track Off 'Threshold E Photo Portland's The Mutineers Present COULDN'T GET OVER YOU As Lead Track Off 'Threshold EP'
by Tori Hartshorn - September 04, 2018

Ahead of releasing their new five-track 'Threshold' EP and launching a busy 2018 national tour schedule, The Mutineers present the first single from this EP. 'Couldn't Get Over You',  a pleasantly wistful offering guided by a longing feeling and lulling melodic line....












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