The Tallest Man On Earth

Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth, aka Kristian Matsson, is announcing a 2026 US fall tour today and the song "Colors", his first new music in nearly three years.

Recorded by Matsson in his home studio, the song whirls and swirls with his violin, guitar playing and signature croon. The song's new video features handheld camera footage from Kristian and his crew on a recent run of European shows.

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.

Critics often draw comparisons between The Tallest Man On Earth and Bob Dylan, citing similarities in both songwriting and vocal style. Matsson has acknowledged Dylan's influence, saying he started listening to him at the age of fifteen and that Dylan's covers introduced him to early American folk artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. He also said, “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.”