Matthew Tonner

Matthew Tonner
Background information
Also known asTonner
BornShorewood, Wisconsin, U.S.
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
GenresIndie Rock, Indie Pop, Folktronica, Indie Folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active2011–present
Websitewww.matthewtonner.com

Matthew Tonner is an American musician and music producer.[1][2][3][4] Tonner is known as a member of Florida-based indie folk band The 502s,[5][6] producing and performing multiple instruments on their debut album Because We Had To and follow up album Could It Get Better Than This.[7][8] He is a former member of the electronic pop duo Destima [9][10] and of Laney Jones and the Spirits.[11][12][13] He is also known for his solo music under the mononym Tonner.[14][15][16]

Biography[edit]

Tonner was born and raised in Shorewood, Wisconsin.[17] He received a degree in music from Rollins College, where he also met songwriting collaborator Laney Jones.[18][19] Tonner co-produced and performed on Laney Jones’ 2016 self-titled album, which received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone,[20] Paste Magazine,[21] Elmore Magazine [22] and The Lefort Report, the latter of which declared the album "easily one of the Best Albums of 2016". [23]

In 2017, Tonner was recruited by The 502s to produce their full-length album “Because We Had To” and joined their live band shortly afterward.[24][25] The album received critical acclaim from PopMatters and Cowboys and Indians.[26][27] Also in 2017, Tonner produced the self-titled full length album for Orlando based folk band Beemo;[28] the lead single from Beemo's album "Did For You" (which featured piano and arrangements from Tonner), later appeared in the 2021 film Red Rocket.[29]

Tonner has continued as an active member of The 502s and produced their follow up album Could It Get Better Than This[30][31][32] which included the group’s breakout singles “Magdalene” and “Just A Little While”.

In 2020, Tonner began releasing music under his own name, culminating in the Whispers in the Dark EP. His debut single “Criminal” was co-produced with Jordan Shih of Orlando electronic band SALES.[33][34][35]

In early 2022 Tonner released "Suspense", the first single from his upcoming new solo album.[36] In May 2022, Tonner released his next single "Volcano", a song inspired by climate change and the 2021 Gulf of Mexico fires.[37] "Volcano" received critical attention and praise for its melodic songwriting and production.[38][39][40] Another single "Castles" was released in July 2022 [41][42] Tonner also announced the new album will be titled "Walls Come Down", to be released in fall 2022.[43][44][45]

Discography[edit]

with The 502s[edit]

Title Album details Credits
Because We Had To
  • Producer
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Backing Vocals
Could It Get Better Than This
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Backing Vocals
Just Another EP
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Mandolin
  • Backing Vocals
Stories To Tell
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Backing Vocals
Pure Serotonin
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Backing Vocals
The 502s
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Backing Vocals

as Tonner[edit]

Title Album details Credits
Whispers In The Dark
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Horns
  • Vocals
Title Album details Credits
Walls Come Down
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Horns
  • Vocals

with Laney Jones[edit]

Title Album details Credits
Beyond the Blue
  • Producer
  • Guitars
  • Backing Vocals
Golden Road
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Backing Vocals
Laney Jones
  • Executive Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Clarinet
  • Backing Vocals
Stories Up High
  • Songwriter ("Secret Weapon")

References[edit]

  1. ^ Teich, Mitch (August 30, 2016). "Laney Jones Crafts a Sound All Her Own". WUWM.
  2. ^ Le-Huu, Bao (March 9, 2016). "Orlando singer Laney Jones' new album is perhaps the best indication of where this up-and-coming singer is headed". Orlando Weekly.
  3. ^ "Tonner's diverse skills shine on smooth single 'Criminal'". March 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "SIGT FREE Dance Party ft. The Dropout & Someday River | Orlando Fringe Festival Lawn, Loch Haven Park | Friday, May 18, 2018". 14 May 2018.
  5. ^ "The 502s on Bandsintown".
  6. ^ "The 502s".
  7. ^ Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
  8. ^ McKinnon, Jen (April 7, 2018). "Florida Live Music Recap - March 2018".
  9. ^ "What's The Best Electric Guitar? - 10 Guitarists Weigh In". May 14, 2018.
  10. ^ "Matthew Tonner Music".
  11. ^ Nimptsch, Emily (June 13, 2015). "LANEY JONES AND THE SPIRITS: I'M NOT THE PERSON I USED TO BE". LA Record.
  12. ^ Smith, Andy (April 2, 2014). "Belk Music Showcase and This Weekend in Charlotte". Charlotte Daily Observer.
  13. ^ "How To 'Work It Out': Laney Jones' Guide To A Lively Spirit, Majestic Life [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]". HNGN. August 21, 2015.
  14. ^ "Tonner Displays His Vulnerability In Smooth New Single "Criminal"". April 10, 2020.
  15. ^ Downs, Chad (March 20, 2020). "Tonner Unleashes Indie-Tinged Original "Criminal"". RaverRafting.
  16. ^ "Tonner - "Train to Paris"". Tilt Mag. March 29, 2020.
  17. ^ Teich, Mitch (August 30, 2016). "Laney Jones Crafts a Sound All Her Own". WUWM.
  18. ^ Le-Huu, Bao (March 9, 2016). "Orlando singer Laney Jones' new album is perhaps the best indication of where this up-and-coming singer is headed". Orlando Weekly.
  19. ^ "Rollins College Department of Music Notable Alumni".
  20. ^ Moss, Marissa (February 1, 2016). "Laney Jones". Rolling Stone.
  21. ^ Tanner, Grafton (March 11, 2016). "Laney Jones". Paste Magazine.
  22. ^ "Laney Jones". 11 March 2016.
  23. ^ "Watch Laney Jones' Official Video for "Who Could Love" from One of the Best Albums of 2016 | the Lefort Report". September 2016.
  24. ^ Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
  25. ^ McKinnon, Jen (April 7, 2018). "Florida Live Music Recap - March 2018".
  26. ^ "Song Premiere: The 502s' "According to Me" - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. May 14, 2018.
  27. ^ "The 502s Embrace the Sounds of Celebration with Because We Had To (album premiere)". PopMatters. June 21, 2018.
  28. ^ "WHAT WE DID FOR "DID FOR YOU"". BeemoBand.com. 14 November 2017.
  29. ^ "BEEMO TUNE, "DID FOR YOU" FOR "RED ROCKET" MOVIE". BeemoBand.com. 9 December 2021.
  30. ^ Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
  31. ^ Lieber, Sara Jae (March 26, 2021). "The 502s Release New Single 'Leading Lady'". Broadway World.
  32. ^ Giles, Jessica (2 December 2021). "Try Not To Smile When You Listen To The 502s". Flamingo Mag.
  33. ^ "Tonner's diverse skills shine on smooth single 'Criminal'". Music Crowns. March 24, 2020.
  34. ^ "Tonner - "Criminal"". Tilt Mag. March 29, 2020.
  35. ^ "Music Review: Tonner – Train to Paris". XttraWave. March 29, 2020.
  36. ^ Le-Huu, Bao (February 9, 2022). "Orlando's Matthew Tonner maps moody pop territory with fresh single 'Suspense'". Orlando Weekly.
  37. ^ "TONNER Erupts with New Single 'Volcano' [Listen]". 13 May 2022.
  38. ^ "Tonner – Volcano". 18 May 2022.
  39. ^ "FreshNewTracks » Tonner – "Volcano"".
  40. ^ "Tonner Shares Captivating New Single".
  41. ^ "Tonner delivers sumptuous pop single 'Castles'". indiemusic.com. 20 July 2022.
  42. ^ "Tonner Brings Colorful Singles to Life in 'Castles' | RaverRafting". RaverRafting.com. 15 July 2022.
  43. ^ "TONNER – "Volcano"". 22 May 2022.
  44. ^ "Tonner - "Volcano"". 23 May 2022.
  45. ^ "Tonner – "Volcano"".
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