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The Tallest Man On Earth
last updated 2026-09-11 11:26
The Tallest Man On Earth
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The Tallest Man On Earth is the project of Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson, born in Dalarna, Sweden, with six studio albums, known for rapid fingerpicking and raw vocal delivery. "Colors" was released May 27, 2026 — Matsson's first new music in three years. Recorded in his home studio, the track features violin, guitar, and his signature vocals, co-written with Martin Hederos. Its release was accompanied by the announcement of a 24-date fall North American tour. Opens segment two, setting the singer-songwriter tone and leading naturally into Dan Strauss and Willie Nelson.
TikTok angle: First new music in three years from The Tallest Man On Earth. Recorded entirely alone in his home studio — guitar, violin, his own voice, no label input or production team.
The Tallest Man On Earth
Origin: Leksand, Dalarna, Sweden · born 1983 · active, solo project
Members: Kristian Matsson — solo artist (occasional backing musicians live and in studio, e.g. Martin Hederos on "Colors")
Genre: Folk, indie folk
Discography:
Shallow Grave (2008) — Gravitation/Mexican Summer
The Wild Hunt (2010) — Dead Oceans/Gravitation
There's No Leaving Now (2012) — Dead Oceans/Gravitation
Dark Bird Is Home (2015) — Dead Oceans/Gravitation
I Love You. It's a Fever Dream. (2019) — Dead Oceans/Gravitation
Too Late for Edelweiss (2022) — ANTI-
Henry St. (2023) — ANTI-
Facts:
Despite the stage name, Matsson is an unremarkable 5'7" — the name is a private joke, not a description.
He started listening to Bob Dylan at fifteen and discovered early American folk largely through Dylan's own covers, though he resists being filed into any one folk tradition.