Matthew Tonner

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] and of Laney Jones and the Spirits. [10][11][12] He is also known for his solo music under the mononym Tonner.[13][14][15]

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

Biography

Tonner was born and raised in Shorewood, Wisconsin. [16] He received a degree in music from Rollins College, where he also met songwriting collaborator Laney Jones. [17] [18] Tonner co-produced and performed on Laney Jones’ 2016 self-titled album, which received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone,[19] Paste Magazine,[20] Elmore Magazine [21] and The Lefort Report, the latter of which declared the album "easily one of the Best Albums of 2016". [22]

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.[23][24] The album received critical acclaim from PopMatters and Cowboys and Indians.[25][26] Tonner has continued as a touring member of The 502s and produced their follow up album Could It Get Better Than This[27] [28]

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 the band SALES[29][30][31]

Discography

with Laney Jones
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

with The 502s
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

as Tonner
Title Album details Credits
Whispers In The Dark
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Horns
  • Vocals

References
  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. Nimptsch, Emily (June 13, 2015). "LANEY JONES AND THE SPIRITS: I'M NOT THE PERSON I USED TO BE". LA Record.
  11. Smith, Andy (April 2, 2014). "Belk Music Showcase and This Weekend in Charlotte". Charlotte Daily Observer.
  12. "How To 'Work It Out': Laney Jones' Guide To A Lively Spirit, Majestic Life [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]". HNGN. August 21, 2015.
  13. "Tonner Displays His Vulnerability In Smooth New Single "Criminal"". April 10, 2020.
  14. Downs, Chad (March 20, 2020). "Tonner Unleashes Indie-Tinged Original "Criminal"". RaverRafting.
  15. "Tonner - "Train to Paris"". Tilt Mag. March 29, 2020.
  16. Teich, Mitch (August 30, 2016). "Laney Jones Crafts a Sound All Her Own". WUWM.
  17. 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.
  18. "Rollins College Department of Music Notable Alumni".
  19. Moss, Marissa (February 1, 2016). "Laney Jones". Rolling Stone.
  20. Tanner, Grafton (March 11, 2016). "Laney Jones". Paste Magazine.
  21. "Laney Jones". 11 March 2016.
  22. "Watch Laney Jones' Official Video for "Who Could Love" from One of the Best Albums of 2016 | the Lefort Report". September 2016.
  23. Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
  24. McKinnon, Jen (April 7, 2018). "Florida Live Music Recap - March 2018".
  25. "Song Premiere: The 502s' "According to Me" - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. May 14, 2018.
  26. "The 502s Embrace the Sounds of Celebration with Because We Had To (album premiere)". PopMatters. June 21, 2018.
  27. Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
  28. Lieber, Sara Jae (March 26, 2021). "The 502s Release New Single 'Leading Lady'". Broadway World.
  29. "Tonner's diverse skills shine on smooth single 'Criminal'". Music Crowns. March 24, 2020.
  30. "Tonner - "Criminal"". Tilt Mag. March 29, 2020.
  31. "Music Review: Tonner – Train to Paris". XttraWave. March 29, 2020.
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