On May 12, The Tallest Man on Earth, aka Kristian Matsson, will release his new album Dark Bird Is Home. It’s a beautiful indication of springtime, hope, and reunions. With his lead single “Sagres” now up for streaming, it’s clear Matsson is going deeper than he has before in helping transcribe these themes.
The jaunty folk number sees Matsson looking straight ahead, unwavering, at what he hopes to accomplish. “Sagres” is a full, warm, flute-filled track that recalls the echoes of mountains and pastorial whimsy. It’s not as bare as his earlier work, but it still recalls the melodies of Bob Dylan as per usual. Pre-orders are ongoing here.
In addition, he’s also announced a list of tour dates. It’s his first time hitting the road with a full band, so you can expect big things. Be sure to snag your own for his Boston date when he plays the Orpheum on May 14.
The Tallest Man On Earth Tour Dates:
Wed. May 13 – Northampton, MA @ Calvin Theatre
Thu. May 14 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
Sat. May 16 – Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theatre
Mon. May 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Thu. May 21 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
Tue. May 26 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
Wed. May 27 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Thu. May 28 – Asheville, NC @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Fri. May 29 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
Sun. May 31 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
Wed. June 3 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
Fri. June 19-Sun. June 21 – Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret Festival
Fri. June 19-Sun. June 21 – Scheessel, De @ Hurricane Festival
Fri. June 19-Sun. June 21 — Munich, DE @ Southside Festival
Tue. June 23 – London, UK @ Koko – SOLD OUT
Wed. June 24 – Antwerp, BE @ Openlucht Theater
Thu. June 25 – Paris, FR @ Divan Du Monde
Sun. June 28 – Stockholm, SE @ Göta Lejon
Mon. June 29 – Stockholm, SE @ Göta Lejon
Tue. June 30 – Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller
Thu. July 2 – Goteborg, SE @ Pustervik
Wed. July 1-Sat. July 4 – Roskilde, DK @ Roskilde Festival
Fri. July 17-Sun. July 19 – Louisville, KY @ Forecastle
Fri. July 17-Sun. July 19 – Eaux Claire, WI @ Eaux Claires Festival
Mon. Oct. 12 – Cologne, DE @ E-Werk
Tue. Oct. 13 – Berlin, DE @ Huxley’s
Wed. Oct. 14 – Vienna, AU @ Arena
Thu. Oct. 15 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
Mon. Oct. 19 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
Tue. Oct. 20 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 ABC
Wed. Oct. 21 – Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street
Fri. Oct. 23 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
Sat. Oct. 24 – Bexhill, UK @ De La Warr