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Swedish folk troubadour Kristian Matsson, known better under the moniker The Tallest Man on Earth, will be playing to North American audiences this December alongside genre companion Bon Iver. The tour couples with the November release of Shallow Grave (LP/7 ', 1000 pressed), out on Mexican Summer, the limited-edition vinyl and digital-only label that launched September of this year.

Shallow Grave will join the initial class of Mexican Summer releases (13 to be exact) which are offered to collectors by way of three subscription options: 4 Months = 5 albums, 8 Months = 9 albums, and 1 Year = 13 albums, all at varying price points.  Other artists to receive a limited pressing this year include Black Moth Super Rainbow, Bobby BeauSoleil & The Orkustra, Marissa Nadler and Valet.

Whether it's The Tallest Man on Earth's lo-fi tape recording technique or penetrating vocal stylings, Shallow Grave authentically represents a tradition of Americana folk rock that was popularized during the 50s and 60s. 'The Tallest Man on Earth, like Dylan before him, grounds his songs in Son House- and Blind Willie McTell-inspired guitar work, lofting tempestuous vocals overhead and garninshing liberally with'babe's and 'honey's' (Paste Magazine, Nov 08). The Mexican Summer release follows his critially acclaimed 2007 five-song self'titled EP and a well-deserved 8.3 album rating for Shallow Grave (Pitchfork Media).