AWARD-WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER MATT ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES SOULFUL AND INTIMATE NEW ALBUM THE HAMMER & THE ROSE
OUT APRIL 25TH VIA SONIC RECORDS
SPRING US TOUR ANNOUNCED
TENDER TITLE TRACK RELEASED TODAY – WATCH VIDEO HERE
“…one of the most talented and distinctive singers in his roots-oriented genre.”
– American Songwriter
Nashville, TN – Revered, award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist Matt Andersen has announced the release of his forthcoming studio album, The Hammer & The Rose, out April 25th via Sonic Records, and a US spring tour (see dates below). Known for his prolific songwriting, powerhouse vocals and riveting performances, The Hammer & The Rose may be the most intimate and nuanced album in Andersen’s celebrated body of work. Released today, the delicate title track provides an elegant metaphor for the push-and-pull relationship that often arises between the head and the heart. Click HERE to watch the in-studio video of “The Hammer & The Rose.”
The Hammer & The Rose is the follow up to the aptly titled 2023 Juno-nominated album The Big Bottle of Joy. The project featured a full band complete with horns and backup singers, and garnered high praise by the press in Canada, the US, and Europe. No Depression stated, “This is music that spurs elation, songs that reinforce the love of listening and living,” while Glide Magazine said, “Andersen has delivered as uplifting an album as you’ll likely hear this year or any year…”
For The Hammer & The Rose, Andersen chose a different approach to the recording. Inspired by producer and percussionist Joshua Van Tassel, who emphasized how the timbre and texture of Andersen’s voice shined during the quieter moments of his live performance, Andersen began to write new songs with a stripped-down feel in mind. The result is a captivating and deeply soulful 10-song offering that blends elements of folk, blues and gospel delivered with a warm and relaxed vibe.
Recorded live off the floor in Nova Scotia, Canada, Andersen enlisted an exceptional group of musicians/friends to capture his vision for The Hammer & The Rose, all of whom are featured in the video of the recording. The album features Afie Jurvanen (acoustic guitar) and Christine Bougie (lap steel) from Bahamas, Aaron Comeau (keys), Kyle Cunjak (acoustic bass), with Van Tassel behind the boards and drum kit.
Matt Andersen brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. Whether fronting a band or accompanied only by acoustic guitar, his powerful vocals combined with the charisma and command he exudes is completely mesmerizing. He has spent decades cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering moving performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. His multi-faceted and poignant body of work – has led him to amass over 33 million streams on Spotify and 30 million views on YouTube. In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Tab Benoit, and more.
Listen to the single “The Hammer & The Rose” on your preferred DSP: HERE
Pre-save The Hammer & The Rose: HERE
Matt Andersen US Spring Tour
w/Julian Taylor supporting
April 3 – Seattle, WA – The Triple Door
April 4 – Portland, OR – The Showdown
April 5 – Baker City, OR – Churchill School
April 7 – Novato, CA – HopMonk Tavern
April 8 – Venice, CA – The Venice West
April 9 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
April 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum
April 11 – Santa Fe, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
April 12 – Albuquerque, NM – South Broadway Cultural Center
April 13 – Denver, CO – Swallow Hill Music
May 1 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music
May 2 – Rockland, ME – The Strand
May 3 – Natick, MA – The Center for Arts in Natick
May 5 – Exeter, NH – The Word Barn
May 6 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu
May 7 – Fall River, MA @ Narrows Center for the Arts
May 8 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse
May 9 – New York, NY – Iridium
May 10 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
May 11 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java
May 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – City Winery
May 14 – Cleveland, OH – Music Box
May 15 – Findlay, OH – Armes Hall – Marathon Center for the Performing Arts*
May 16 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
May 17 – Grand Rapids, MI – Midtown
May 18 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School of Folk Music
May 19 – Madison, WI – The Bur Oak
May 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Dakota
*Julian Taylor not supporting
For press information on Matt Andersen, please contact:
Jim Flammia jim@alleyesmedia.com or Kai Nanfelt kai@alleyesmedia.com
at All Eyes Media.