Matthew Tonner
{{Short description|American musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Matthew Tonner
| image = File:Matthew Tonner performing live in 2024.jpg
| alias = Tonner
| birth_place = Shorewood, Wisconsin, U.S.
| origin = Orlando, Florida, U.S.
| genre = Indie Folk, Folk-pop Americana, Indie Rock
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, keyboards
| years_active = 2011–present
| website = {{URL|www.matthewtonner.com}}
}}
Matthew Tonner is an American musician and music producer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wuwm.com/podcast/lake-effect-segments/2016-08-30/laney-jones-crafts-a-sound-all-her-own|title= Laney Jones Crafts a Sound All Her Own|first=Mitch|last=Teich|website=WUWM|date=August 30, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/orlando-singer-laney-jones-new-album-is-perhaps-the-best-indication-of-where-this-up-and-coming-singer-is-headed|title= Orlando singer Laney Jones' new album is perhaps the best indication of where this up-and-coming singer is headed|first=Bao|last=Le-Huu|website=Orlando Weekly|date=March 9, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.musiccrowns.org/new-music/tonners-diverse-skills-shine-on-smooth-single-criminal/|title= Tonner's diverse skills shine on smooth single 'Criminal'|date=March 24, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://showsigoto.com/orlando-fringe-2018/|title = SIGT FREE Dance Party ft. The Dropout & Someday River | Orlando Fringe Festival Lawn, Loch Haven Park | Friday, May 18, 2018|date = 14 May 2018}}
Tonner is known as a member of Florida-based indie folk band The 502s,{{Cite web|url=https://www.bandsintown.com/a/12485098-the-502s|title=The 502s on Bandsintown}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.the502s.com/about|title=The 502s}} producing and performing multiple instruments on their debut album Because We Had To and their breakthrough album Could It Get Better Than This{{Cite web|url=https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/2020/07/17/florida-indie-folk-band-502-s-play-fun-enjoyable-music/5413413002/|title=Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile|first=Dave|last=Osborn|website=Naples News}}{{Cite web|url=http://floridamusicblog.com/florida-live-music-recap-march-2018/|title=Florida Live Music Recap - March 2018|first=Jen|last=McKinnon|date=April 7, 2018}} including the band's biggest hit to date 'Just a Little While'.{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/The-502s-just-a-little-while-lyrics|title=The 502s, Just A Little While|website=Genius|date=July 30, 2021}} He is a former member of the electronic pop duo Destima {{Cite web|url=https://blog.dozmia.com/best-electric-guitar/|title=What's The Best Electric Guitar? - 10 Guitarists Weigh In|date=May 14, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.matthewtonner.com/music|title=Matthew Tonner Music}} and of Laney Jones and the Spirits.{{Cite web|url=https://larecord.com/archive/2015/06/13/laney-jones-and-the-spirits-interview|title=LANEY JONES AND THE SPIRITS: I'M NOT THE PERSON I USED TO BE|first=Emily|last=Nimptsch|website=LA Record|date=June 13, 2015}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.charlottemagazine.com/belk-music-showcase-and-this-weekend-in-charlotte-4-2-14/|title=Belk Music Showcase and This Weekend in Charlotte|first=Andy|last=Smith|website=Charlotte Daily Observer|date=April 2, 2014}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.hngn.com/articles/121113/20150821/how-to-work-it-out-laney-jones-guide-to-a-lively-spirit-majestic-life-exclusive-interview.htm|title=How To 'Work It Out': Laney Jones' Guide To A Lively Spirit, Majestic Life [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]|website=HNGN|date=August 21, 2015}}
He is also known for his solo music under the mononym Tonner.{{Cite web|url=https://www.getitshared.co.uk/post/tonner-displays-his-vulnerability-in-smooth-new-single-criminal|title= Tonner Displays His Vulnerability In Smooth New Single "Criminal"|date=April 10, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://raverrafting.com/tonner-criminal/2020/03/20/|title= Tonner Unleashes Indie-Tinged Original "Criminal"|first=Chad|last=Downs|website=RaverRafting|date=March 20, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.tiltmag.com/2020/05/tonner-train-to-paris/|title= Tonner - "Train to Paris"|website=Tilt Mag|date=March 29, 2020}}
Biography
Tonner was born and raised in Shorewood, Wisconsin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wuwm.com/podcast/lake-effect-segments/2016-08-30/laney-jones-crafts-a-sound-all-her-own|title= Laney Jones Crafts a Sound All Her Own|first=Mitch|last=Teich|website=WUWM|date=August 30, 2016}} He received a degree in music from Rollins College, where he also met songwriting collaborator Laney Jones.{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/orlando-singer-laney-jones-new-album-is-perhaps-the-best-indication-of-where-this-up-and-coming-singer-is-headed|title= Orlando singer Laney Jones' new album is perhaps the best indication of where this up-and-coming singer is headed|first=Bao|last=Le-Huu|website=Orlando Weekly|date=March 9, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollins.edu/music-department/notable-alumni/music-alumni.html|title= Rollins College Department of Music Notable Alumni}} Tonner co-produced and performed on Laney Jones’ 2016 self-titled album, which received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone,{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country-lists/10-new-country-artists-you-need-to-know-february-2016-28535/laney-jones-56915/|first=Marissa|last=Moss|title=Laney Jones |magazine=Rolling Stone|date=February 1, 2016}} Paste Magazine,{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/laney-jones/laney-jones-laney-jones-review/|title=Laney Jones|website=Paste Magazine|first=Grafton|last=Tanner|date=March 11, 2016}} Elmore Magazine {{Cite web|url=http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2016/03/reviews/albums/laney-jones|title = Laney Jones|date = 11 March 2016}} and The Lefort Report, the latter of which declared the album "easily one of the Best Albums of 2016".
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/2020/07/17/florida-indie-folk-band-502-s-play-fun-enjoyable-music/5413413002/|title=Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile|first=Dave|last=Osborn|website=Naples News}}{{Cite web|url=http://floridamusicblog.com/florida-live-music-recap-march-2018/|title=Florida Live Music Recap - March 2018|first=Jen|last=McKinnon|date=April 7, 2018}} The album received critical acclaim from PopMatters and Cowboys and Indians.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cowboysindians.com/2018/05/song-premiere-the-502s-according-to-me/|title=Song Premiere: The 502s' "According to Me" - C&I Magazine|date=May 14, 2018|website=Cowboys and Indians Magazine}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.popmatters.com/502s-because-we-had-to-2579943645.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1?rebelltitem=1|title=The 502s Embrace the Sounds of Celebration with Because We Had To (album premiere)|date=June 21, 2018|website=PopMatters}} Also in 2017, Tonner produced the self-titled full length album for Orlando based folk band Beemo;{{Cite web|url=https://beemoband.com/what-we-did-for-did-for-you/|title=WHAT WE DID FOR "DID FOR YOU"|website=BeemoBand.com|date=14 November 2017 }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://beemoband.com/beemo-tune-did-for-you-for-red-rocket-movie/|title=BEEMO TUNE, "DID FOR YOU" FOR "RED ROCKET" MOVIE|website=BeemoBand.com|date=9 December 2021 }}
Tonner has continued as an active member of The 502s and produced their follow up album Could It Get Better Than This{{Cite web|url=https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/2020/07/17/florida-indie-folk-band-502-s-play-fun-enjoyable-music/5413413002/|title=Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile|first=Dave|last=Osborn|website=Naples News}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-502s-Release-New-Single-Leading-Lady-20210326|title=The 502s Release New Single 'Leading Lady'|first=Sara Jae|last=Lieber|website=Broadway World|date=March 26, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.flamingomag.com/2021/12/02/try-not-to-smile-when-you-listen-to-the-502s/|title=Try Not To Smile When You Listen To The 502s|first=Jessica|last=Giles|website=Flamingo Mag|date=2 December 2021 }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.musiccrowns.org/new-music/tonners-diverse-skills-shine-on-smooth-single-criminal/|title= Tonner's diverse skills shine on smooth single 'Criminal'|website=Music Crowns|date=March 24, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.tiltmag.com/2020/03/tonner-criminal/|title= Tonner - "Criminal"|website=Tilt Mag|date=March 29, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://xttrawave.com/music-review-tonner-train-to-paris/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193842/https://xttrawave.com/music-review-tonner-train-to-paris/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 28, 2020|title= Music Review: Tonner – Train to Paris|website=XttraWave|date=March 29, 2020}}
In early 2022 Tonner released "Suspense", the first single from his upcoming new solo album.{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/orlandos-matthew-tonner-maps-moody-pop-territory-with-fresh-single-suspense-oak-hill-drifters-release-jubilant-new-song-shindig/Content?oid=30981336|title=Orlando's Matthew Tonner maps moody pop territory with fresh single 'Suspense'|first=Bao|last=Le-Huu|website=Orlando Weekly|date=February 9, 2022}} In May 2022, Tonner released his next single "Volcano", a song inspired by climate change and the 2021 Gulf of Mexico fires.{{Cite web|url=https://riverbeats.life/tonner-erupts-with-new-single-volcano-listen/|title=TONNER Erupts with New Single 'Volcano' [Listen] |date=13 May 2022 }} "Volcano" received critical attention and praise for its melodic songwriting and production.{{Cite web|url=http://www.robotdancemusic.com/2022/05/18/tonner-volcano/|title=Tonner – Volcano |date=18 May 2022 }}{{Cite web|url=https://freshnewtracks.com/2022/05/21/tonner-volcano/|title=FreshNewTracks » Tonner – "Volcano" }}{{Cite web|url=https://wespeakmedia2.com/tonner-shares-captivating-new-single-volcano/|title=Tonner Shares Captivating New Single}} Another single "Castles" was released in July 2022 {{Cite web|url=https://indie-music.com/im/tonner-delivers-sumptuous-pop-single-castles/|website=indiemusic.com|title=Tonner delivers sumptuous pop single 'Castles' |date=20 July 2022 }}{{Cite web|url=https://raverrafting.com/tonner-castles/2022/07/15/|website=RaverRafting.com|title=Tonner Brings Colorful Singles to Life in 'Castles' | RaverRafting |date=15 July 2022 }} Tonner also announced the new album will be titled "Walls Come Down", to be released in fall 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://therarestsoundaround.wordpress.com/2022/05/22/tonner-volcano/|title=TONNER – "Volcano" |date=22 May 2022 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.earbuddy.net/78046/tonner-volcano.html/listen|title=Tonner - "Volcano" |date=23 May 2022 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.earbuddy.net/78046/tonner-volcano.html/listen|title=Tonner – "Volcano"}}
Discography
=with [[The 502s]]=
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| scope="row"| Could It Get Better Than This
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| scope="row"| The 502s
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| scope="row"| The 502s Live, 2024
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| scope="row"| Whispers In The Dark
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| scope="row"| Walls Come Down
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| scope="row"| Beyond the Blue
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| scope="row"| Golden Road
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| scope="row"| Laney Jones
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| scope="row"| Stories Up High
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