Matthew Tonner Explained

Matthew Tonner
Alias:Tonner
Birth Place:Shorewood, Wisconsin, U.S.
Origin:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genre:Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folktronica, Indie Folk
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument:Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years Active:2011–present

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

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

with The 502s

TitleAlbum detailsCredits
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

TitleAlbum detailsCredits
Whispers In The Dark
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Horns
  • Vocals
TitleAlbum detailsCredits
Walls Come Down
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Horns
  • Vocals

with Laney Jones

TitleAlbum detailsCredits
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")

Notes and References

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

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