The Tallest Man On Earth has captivated audiences using “every inch of his long guitar  cord to roam the stage: darting around, crouching, stretching, hip-twitching, perching  briefly and jittering away…” (The New York Times). His tour this fall begins October 15  in North Carolina and snakes through the East and West coasts, ending in Phoenix on  November 15. Head below to check out all upcoming tour dates.  

Critics often draw comparisons between The Tallest Man on Earth and Bob Dylan, citing  similarities in both songwriting and vocal style. Matsson himself has acknowledged  Dylan's influence, revealing that he started listening to him at the age of fifteen.  Fascinated by Dylan's covers, he delved into their origins, which gradually introduced  him to early American folk artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. However,  Matsson is quick to distance himself from being part of any specific tradition, stating, “I  don’t want to be part of a tradition. I just want to do what feels natural to me. This is how  I play, and this is how I write songs.” 

His 2023 album ‘Henry St.’ marks the first time Matsson recorded an album in a band  setting. As described by Matsson, it’s the “most me album yet, because it covers so  many of the different noises in my head. Having been away from it taught me that  making music and performing is what I’m doing for the rest of my life, and I’m so grateful  for it. It has given me new confidence and playfulness. This is what I do. It’s  unconditional.”