I haven't heard a record released by Shifty Disco, or one recorded in Truck Studios, for years. But now Balham's King of Spain are onto their second album for the Oxford label, recorded in the Steventon countryside. It's a record best described as simple indiepop (when you hear a cello on 'Laura', it sounds revolutionary !) but what it lacks in originality it makes up with charm, spirit, warmth and wit. There are a couple of jaunty tunes about depression in 'Fighting Bears' and 'Luffing', while 'Prince of Wandsworth Town' is [...]
Listen below to The Tallest Man On Earth 's Record Store Day exclusive release, a cover of Paul Simon 's "Graceland" . The Swedish singer/songwriter returns with a limited 123 Record Store Day release of his single, "King of Spain" off of his second full-length, 20102s "The Wild Hunt" , the b-side of which is a cover of the Paul Simon staple, "Graceland" , originally off of his 1986 album of the same name. The cover was originally recorded in 2010, but [...]
Let the Record Store Day releases begin! Dead Oceans is reporting that The Tallest Man On Earth will be releasing a 12" of King Of Spain off his release The Wild Hunt . The B-Side will include a cover of Paul Simon's "Graceland" and The Tallest Man on Earth's own "Where I Thought I Met the Angels." It's limited to 2000 copies worldwide and exclusive to Record Store Day. I'll be in front of you running to get this one on Record Store Day.
Tweet This guy knows how to pull at those heartstrings. Maybe it's a combination of certain things going on in my personal life right now, but The Tallest Man On Earth is the kinda music that accompanies it well first thing in the morning . I've said this before but what he does isn't anything groundbreaking, but what he does do he does it extremely well, and that's hopeful, mournful, poetic, joyous, somber, pining Indie-Folk balladry. His last album [...]
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Tweet New music from The Tallest Man On Earth = old music from The Tallest Man On Earth. Any music from The Tallest Man On Earth = AWESOME! I'm fine with not saying anything else and leaving the post here, but I'll give you a little back-story. Back in 2006 when Kristian Matsson was but a lad he released a self-titled EP, a swirling, soaring Indie-Folk strum-along, harnessing the early years of Bob Dylan but without the political slant. Another [...]
Here's a million dollar question: Does your band really have a song called "Cinco De Mayo" that you email bloggers cleverly about ON May 5th oooooor did you just rename any old song "Cinco De Mayo" and email it to bloggers on May 5th hoping for coverage because hey... that's some sweet easy content right there? This song actually has the words "cinco de mayo" in the chorus so I'm going to let Tampa Florida based band King of Spain have this one. And it's also actually a pretty cute song, even though I'm [...]
It's that moment. You know which one I mean. Chills. Check out Kristian's rousing performance of "King Of Spain" on Later with Jools Holland.
O Beady Eye e o sueco Kristian Matsson , que atende pelo nome de The Tallest Man On Earth , esteviveram no programa do Jools Holland nesse dia 5 de abril de 2011. A banda de Liam Gallagher apresentou Millionaire , do seu primeiro disco, Different Gear, Still Speeding ; e Matsson empunhou o violão e desfilou sua voz rouca em The King Of Spain , do seu segundo disco, The Wild Hunt , de 2010. Acima, você assiste a apresentação contida do Beady Eye [...]
The Tallest Man on Earth performed "King of Spain" from his album, The Wild Hunt (2010), last night on Jools Holland. Watch in awe below.. The Tallest Man On Earth - King of Spain
Artist : The Tallest Man On Earth Hometown : Leksand, Dalarna, Sweden Members : Kristian Matsson Formed : 2006 Released : 2010 Genre : Indie, Folk Label : Gravitation, Dead Oceans Singles : "King Of Spain" [...]
Basil's Favorites of 2010 These songs are the most iconic of the past year for me, the ones I'll most remember: 10) Young the Giant - "My Body" 9) Avi Buffalo - "What's In It For?" 8) Robyn - "Indestructable" 7) Scala & Kolacny Brothers - "Creep" (Radiohead Cover) 6) The National - "England" 5) Glasser - "Home" 4) The Tallest Man On Earth - "King of [...]
Kristian Matsson is the singer-songwriter behind The Tallest Man on Earth. He was born Dalarna, Sweden and just released a new album called The Wild Hunt. While I seriously doubt he's the tallest man alive ( PROOF ), he could very well be our generation's Bob Dylan. The Tallest Man on Earth - "King of Spain" — Basil
New Granada Records & Team Clermont Announce SXSW Day Parties! *No trucks, cameras, planes or phonographs will actually be given out (as far as we know). Tampa-based label New Granada Records is partnering with Athens-based PR firm Team Clermont for a two-day SXSW afternoon party at The Ghost Room. The parties will feature a number of New Granada bands as well as several artists from the Team Clermont roster. [...]
Direct from my inbox to your ears, unedited & presented to you… *No trucks, cameras, planes or phonographs will actually be given out (as far as we know). Tampa-based label New Granada Records is partnering with Athens-based PR firm Team Clermont for a two-day SXSW afternoon party at The Ghost Room . The parties will feature a number of New Granada bands as well as several artists from the Team [...]
Every year, we listen to mp3's of every band scheduled to appear at SXSW. We then present you with an A to Z preview of the bands that we think should earn your attention. Whether you're coming down to SXSW (recommended!) or just looking for new music, there's no better time of year. There's a variety of music here, so buckle up for some different sounds. We'll be previewing two letters per day, which'll take us right up to SXSW Music Week. Then we'll give you our picks for the "Ten bands you must see at SXSW!". This is part [...]
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APFOS favourite The Tallest Man On Earth (pictured on a horse) is now signed to a pretty cool US label! Dead Oceans have decided to raise their ceilings to accomodate the swedish talent who will be slotting in more than comfortably i'm sure alongside other big time indie deliverers as Dirty Projectors and Frog Eyes (recently snapped up from Absolutely Kosher ) As well as tour details for the US, Dead Oceans have promised the new Tallest Man On Earth record called The Wild [...]
Apr. 13Via Dead OceansNote: Passionate folk from singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson. It's his second album and first for Dead Oceans.MP3: The Tallest Man On Earth- King of Spain/thetallestmanonearth
Currently. Sitting on a wooden step. Top of my stairs. Trying in vain to watch the tie breaker between Federer and Murray. Keep losing the wireless signal. My house is a skeletor. Bare. Empty. Nada. Moving apartments this weekend. I move tomorrow. Travel light. Two suitcases. A desk. My roommate has everything else. Moved to [...]
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