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watch The Tallest Man on Earth play "There's No Leaving Now" in the Moog Sound Lab

Thu, April 25 2013 6:13pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Moog Sound Lab is a video series where bands and artists are invited to perform in the Moog Music factory in Asheville, North Carolina.

The Tallest Man on Earth announces U.S. tour dates

Mon, March 25 2013 9:00pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The Tallest Man on Earth will set out on a headlining tour that kicks off Memorial Day weekend at Sasquatch! and wraps up in June at Bonnaroo.

Watch: The Tallest Man On Earth & Idiot Wind Unplugged on Damien Jurado Track

Fri, January 18 2013 4:18pm - Source: Cover Me

Kristian Matsson and Amanda Hollingby Matsson aka The Tallest Man On Earth and Idiot Wind aka husband and wife are the near perfect pair.

The Best LPs of 2012 Countdown: 30 to 21

Fri, December 28 2012 3:10pm - Source: FensePost

It's day three of my top 50 countdown, meaning we're in the middle and doing #30 down to #21.

Live Video: The Tallest Man on Earth returns

Tue, September 18 2012 7:38pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

The rise of The Tallest Man on Earth practically mirrors our own.

Live Review: The Tallest Man on Earth @ Moore Theatre 9/9

Wed, September 12 2012 5:58pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

If the early folky versions of Neil Young and David Gray were mixed together, you'd have a sense of the sound and feel of Timothy Showalter's voice and lyric.

405tv Interview: The Tallest Man On Earth

Fri, August 10 2012 12:38pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

A couple of months ago we caught up with The Tallest Man on Earth (aka Kristian Matsson) in a very windy park to talk about his latest album, There's No Leaving Now , being scared by touring and living up to his name (no matter how stupid).

There’s No Leaving Now

Wed, August 08 2012 2:19pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Is there any more rightly despised genre of music than singer/songwriter?

The Tallest Man On Earth - Hackney Empire, London - 3rd July 2012 (Live Review)

Wed, July 11 2012 10:48pm - Source: Stereoboard

In a way its a shame that The Tallest Man on Earth (real name Kristian Matsson for the uninitiated) chose Hackney Empire to be the venue for his first UK performance following the release of his third album, the generally well received 'Theres No Leaving Now'.

Video: The Tallest Man on Earth performs “Leading Me Now”

Mon, July 09 2012 1:14pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Kristian Matsson (aka The Tallest Man on Earth ) performs "Leading Me Now" as part of a promo spot for Carmel Guitar Co. Tallest Man on Earth's latest album, There's No Leaving Now , is out now via Dead Oceans.

The Tallest Man On Earth – Little River

Fri, June 29 2012 12:26pm - Source: One A Day

Kristian Matsson is amazing and not really above average height.

Live Review: Tallest Man on Earth at The Town Hall NYC (6/20)

Thu, June 21 2012 11:33pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Kristian Matsson steps in front of an array of five guitars and begins to think.

The Tallest Man on Earth played Town Hall w/ Strand of Oaks (night 1 pics & setlist)

Wed, June 20 2012 8:40pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Halfway through his set at Town Hall last night, Kristian Matsson--also known as Tallest Man on Earth--set his acoustic guitar down and clumsily stumbled to the other side of the stage, sitting down at a grand piano.

Tallest Man on Earth: The Tallest Man On Earth Adds Dates In US, Canada

Mon, June 18 2012 8:35pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Not quite a week removed from his third studio album, There's No Leaving Now , Sweden's Kristian Matsson, aka the Tallest Man on Earth, has added some American dates to his ongoing touring leg.

The Tallest Man on Earth announces more U.S. tour dates

Mon, June 18 2012 8:26pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Kristian Matsson, AKA The Tallest Man on Earth , has announced additional North American tour dates behind his latest LP, There's No Leaving Now.

Album Review: The Tallest Man On Earth – There’s No Leaving Now

Fri, June 15 2012 1:21pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

There was a concerted effort to not use Bob Dylan and Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man On Earth , in the same sentence when Matsson broke out with his 2010 album The Wild Hunt. The comparisons, while vocally and musically obvious, proved (and still do prove) too facile and tenuous to totally work.

The Tallest Man On Earth - There’s No Leaving Now

Thu, June 14 2012 12:18pm - Source: Ryan's Smashing Life

Now that it's 2012, Mattson isn't interested in shaking anything all that hard.

The Tallest Man on Earth: There's No Leaving Now

Tue, June 12 2012 5:24am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Around the time he put out his sparse and arresting second album, 2010's The Wild Hunt , Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson also released a cover of "Graceland".

The Tallest Man On Earth – There’s No Leaving Now

Fri, June 08 2012 8:40am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The world isn't what you'd call short of folky man-with-guitar-(and-beard)-singer-songwriters, is it?

The Tallest Man On Earth - Theres No Leaving Now (Album Review)

Wed, June 06 2012 1:01pm - Source: Stereoboard

With the success of his previous two albums there must have been times when Kristian Matsson really has felt like The Tallest Man on Earth.

Stream new albums from Hot Chip and The Tallest Man on Earth

Mon, June 04 2012 3:16am - Source: Consequence of Sound

This week, NPR's First Listen series is streaming new releases from UK electro outfit Hot Chip , Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth , and soul legend Bobby Womack.

Nordic Adventures: Edition #5

Fri, June 01 2012 10:53am - Source: The Four Oh Five

As I mentioned last time, May was looking pretty good for Nordic music and it certainly hasn't disappointed – quite the opposite.

The Tallest Man On Earth Announces UK Tour & Tickets

Thu, May 24 2012 10:58am - Source: Stereoboard

Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth today announces a show at Londons HMV Forum on 22nd October.

Music news round up: w/e 19 May

Sat, May 19 2012 4:54am - Source: The Music Mix

Joe Walsh has unveiled a live video of 'Lucky That Way', a track taken from his first solo album in twenty years Analog Man which is out on June 11th through Decca Records / Concord Music Group.

MP3: The Tallest Man On Earth – “1904″

Wed, May 16 2012 10:49pm - Source: Obscure Sound

"I live in a beautiful place and I actually have a little studio," he said, while noting that There's No Leaving Now embraces technology more than its bare-bone predecessors.

Bonus Song of the Day: The Tallest Man On Earth – 1904

Wed, May 16 2012 3:32pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription.

Swedish singer-songwriter ponders death on new track

Tue, May 15 2012 2:59pm - Source: Rolling Stone

During a manic five-week recording period for his last album, The Wild Hunt, Kristian Matsson, a.k.a the Tallest Man on Earth, becamse something of a vagabond, drifting from one place to the next while sporadically laying down tracks.

Nordic Adventures: Edition #4

Tue, May 01 2012 10:29am - Source: The Four Oh Five

As is my habit I'll begin by saying that it's been a great month for Nordic music, which should come as no surprise if you've been reading the past couple of columns.

The Tallest Man On Earth confirms new shows

Wed, April 25 2012 9:56am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Following on from last month's news that The Tallest Man on Earth (Kristian Matsson) would be releasing a new album this June via Dead Oceans, Matsson has confirmed a few more shows, which you can see below.

Green Man Festival announce new additions, including The Tallest Man on Earth

Tue, April 24 2012 12:50pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

Green Man Festival have announced a few new additions to the festival line-up, including The Tallest Man on Earth.

The Tallest Man on Earth Announces Album

Tue, March 27 2012 8:32pm - Source: Obscure Sound

Swedish folkie Kristian Matsson (The Tallest Man on Earth) will release his third album, There's No Leaving Now , on June 12 in the U.S. and June 11 in the UK.

The Tallest Man on Earth: "Little Brother"

Tue, February 14 2012 12:25am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Folkie troubadour Kristian Matsson aka The Tallest Man on Earth, has proven himself to be worth more than a few Bob Dylan comparisons over the last few years.

Way Out West Festival 2011 - Day 2 // The 405 Review

Sun, August 21 2011 12:54pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

I'm of the opinion that a festival is destined to be good if the weather is sunny.

The Tallest Man on Earth to soundtrack Once A Year

Tue, August 02 2011 7:34pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Jónsi isn't the only acclaimed songwriter lending his talents to the film industry.

The Tallest Man on Earth

Wed, July 27 2011 5:07pm - Source: Jonk Music

Kristian Matsson is a solo artist with tremendous talent hailing from Dalarna, Sweden.

Check Out: The Tallest Man on Earth – “In the Pockets”

Mon, June 13 2011 1:27pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Kristian Matsson (aka The Tallest Man on Earth ) will unearth a vinyl reissue of his self-titled, 2006 debut EP on June 21st via Dead Oceans.

The Tallest Man on Earth

Thu, February 17 2011 5:30pm - Source: Jonk Music

Befitting a singer-songwriter who operates under an unwieldy, not-quite-boastful moniker, Kristian Matsson tends to sound a lot grander than a guy with an acoustic guitar should.

Track of the Day: Listen to "The Dreamer" from the Tallest Man on Earth

Tue, January 25 2011 6:39pm - Source: MOG

The Tallest Man On Earth is Kristian Matsson from Dalarna, Sweden.

The Tallest Man on Earth - Sometimes the blues is just a passing bird (Dead Oceans)

Fri, January 07 2011 8:00pm - Source: It's a Trap!

When I first heard "Shallow grave" , a part of me was glad that many of my friends either don't much care for Bob Dylan or were more into the electronica-tinged indie-rock/pop that was (and still is) coming out -- without trying to keep The Tallest Man on Earth my little secret, I was one of the few people I knew who really enjoyed Kristian Matsson 's music.

Best Songs of 2010: 10-1

Fri, January 07 2011 2:26am - Source: Jonk Music

The theme of desiring another's man is not uncommon within the musical world.

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