Virginia-born singer-songwriter Matt Maeson has released his long-anticipated third studio album, A Quiet and Harmless Living, out now via Atlantic Records. The multiplatinum artist—known for alt-rock anthems like “Cringe” and “Hallucinogenics”—channels the seismic changes in his personal life into a raw, reflective collection of songs that feel both intimate and arena-ready.

The 11-track record was born out of a season of upheaval: Maeson got married, relocated from Austin to Nashville, and became a father for the first time. “It was very healing to write this,” Maeson said in a press statement. “I was going through a lot. A Quiet and Harmless Living is about deconstruction and figuring out who I am now as a person in a completely different season.”

Among the standout moments on the album is “Cursive,” a soaring collaboration with Manchester Orchestra frontman Andy Hull. Maeson, who first discovered the band as a teenager, called working with Hull “a surreal honor.” Hull returned the admiration, saying, “I’m a sincere fan of my friend Matt and his thoughtful writing… Creating this song together was as fluid and organic as it gets.”

Fans are already embracing the pairing, flooding YouTube with comments like:

“Nothing better than quite literally my top two artists collaborating together. Matt and Manchester NEVER miss.”
“Matt’s music has pulled me through all my self-destructive thoughts these past 6 years. Always hits just right.”

The album’s sonic palette blends plaintive piano melodies with distortion-drenched guitar hooks, a result of late-night writing sessions and close collaboration with producer Owen Lewis. Tracks like “Everlasting” wrestle with resilience (“Grit your teeth and make us proud”), while “Downstairs” slips between hushed confession and a crashing chorus.

To celebrate the release, Maeson has announced a massive 42-date tour spanning North America and Europe/UK. The trek kicks off September 26 in Dallas and includes stops at iconic venues like The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Brooklyn Steel in New York, and London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. VIP packages—featuring signed posters, exclusive merch, and early entry—are already on sale.

A Quiet and Harmless Living marks Maeson’s first studio effort since his 2024 live album, That’s My Cue: A Solo Experience. Despite the growing pressures of fatherhood and a demanding industry, Maeson says the new record reflects a shift in perspective: “My career could fail, but I’d still have the best thing in the world: my son. It gave me the ability to be brutally truthful.”

For longtime listeners and new fans alike, Maeson’s latest work offers a poignant reminder of why his music resonates so deeply: it’s heartfelt, unflinching, and—as the title suggests—quietly powerful.

Listen to Matt Maeson’s new album and watch the video for “Cursive (ft. Manchester Orchestra)” on streaming platforms now. Full tour dates and tickets are available via his official website.

MATT MAESON TOUR DATES

North America 2025

September 26: Dallas, TX - House of Blues *

September 27: Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater *

September 29: Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren *

October 1: San Diego, CA - The Observatory North Park *

October 2: Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern *

October 4: San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom *

October 5: Eugene, OR - The McDonald Theatre *

October 7: Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom *

October 8: Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo *

October 10: Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory *

October 11: Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre *

October 16: Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom º

October 18: Minneapolis, MN - First Ave. º

October 19: Chicago, IL - The Vic Theatre º

October 21: Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre +

October 22: Toronto, ON - History +

October 24: Montreal, QC - Theatre Beanfield

October 25: New Haven, CT - Toad's Place +

October 27: Asheville, NC - Orange Peel +

October 28: Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore +

October 30: Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium +

November 1: Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle +

November 3: Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson Theater +

November 4: Washington, DC - Lincoln Theatre +

November 5: Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer +

November 7: Boston, MA - House of Blues +

November 8: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel  +

* - with special guest slimdan

º - with special guest Wells Ferrari

+ - with special guest Joe P.

Europe 2026

January 30: Manchester, UK - New Century Hall

February 1: Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor

February 2: Dublin, IE - 3Olympia

February 4: London, UK - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

February 5: Antwerp, BE - Trix

February 7: Paris, FR - Trabendo

February 8: Zurich, CH - Plaza

February 10: Munich, DE - Technikum

February 11: Berlin, DE - Gretchen

February 13: Oslo, NO - John Dee

February 14: Stockholm, SE - Nalen

February 16: Copenhagen, DK - Lille Vega

February 17: Hamburg, DE - Mojo Club

February 19: Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg

February 20: Cologne, DE - Die Kantine

All Europe dates with special guest: Steinza

Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.