If the fact that Tiny Moving Parts’ new album breathe is a work of alt-rock art isn’t enough, fans of the Hopeless Records signees are heading to Australia for their very first headline tour next month.

Taking breathe across the country in January and February 2020, the trio (Dylan Mattheisen and his cousins, brothers Matt Chevalier and Billy Chevalier) are set to grapple mortality and mental health with the type of sonic prowess that only a band who has seen the true face of both can.

To get you ready, we asked vocalist Dylan Mattheisen to tell us a little more about the wonderful and celebrated Minnesota band.

Get To Know: Tiny Moving Parts

How did your artist name come about?

“Tiny moving parts make up the whole” is a line in a song by the band Circle Takes The Square. We always thought that was a cool line! To us it means the little things that add up are what matters in life.

How would you describe your music to your grandma?

I never see 70-80 year olds at our shows, so I’m guessing I’d say our music is ‘loud and obnoxious’ haha. My grandma wears TMP shirts and even has our exclusive fanny pack. She rocks!

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Tell us about a few of your tracks; their titles and what they’re about?

‘Polar Bear’ is one of my favourites! The final lines “Don’t be scared, get ready to fight. I am a polar bear” is about being confident in yourself. Believing that you are strong and can live a happy life while overcoming obstacles.

‘Medicine’ is another special track. It’s about everyone around you coming and going in your life. From funerals, to moving away for good, etc. Having the sadness try not to eat you up.

Tiny Moving Parts – ‘Medicine’

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What do you love about your hometown?

We have an awesome golf course! Golfing is one of our favourite things to do besides music. Benson has a Mexican restaurant called Mi Mexico, and their food is straight up phenomenal! Our family and friends are here too, which is always great!

Tiny Moving Parts – ‘Vertebrae’

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Career highlight so far?

Doing our first Australian tour, followed up to a SE Asia run was definitely a highlight! That month of playing places we never thought we’d ever get a chance to was truly amazing. Last week we played our biggest headliner to date in London. Always having a great time on the road!

Fave non-music hobby?

Golfing! This summer I took some lessons and stepped my game up, even though I’m still not any good lol! Sports in general were big fans, love the NFL, NBA, and NHL. We’re into hot sauces as well, feel like that’s a hobby when you’re sweating while devouring spicy noodles or chicken wings!

What’s on your dream rider?

I’m pretty content with sugar free Red Bulls and potato chips, but for a dream rider I’d say a top notch steak dinner from the most expensive place in the city. Served on a nice plate with Arby’s curly fries, macaroni and cheese, while drinking a giant ice cold Diet Coke in a luxurious hot tub! Can we make this happen please?!

Dream music collaboration?

Good question! It would be sick to collab with Blink 182 since they’re the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. It’s be like a full circle thing that would blow my mind. I would also love to collaborate with Drake! It would be out of the ordinary, but that would be sick. Noodling guitars and Drake’s rhymes could be incredible, or a disaster.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully moved out of my parents house lol! Maybe move to Minneapolis since it’s such a great city. Always touring and creating music because that’s what we truly love to do!

What’s your go-to karaoke song?

Last week I sang Sum 41’s ‘In Too Deep’ in Germany with some friends. That song is a certified banger! If there’s no Sum 41, you can’t go wrong with some Miley Cyrus jams!

Tiny Moving Parts 2020 Australian Tour

Friday 24 January
Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle (18+)

Saturday 25 January
The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney (18+)

Sunday 26 January
The Metro Lair, Sydney (Lic/AA)

Monday 27 January
Crowbar, Brisbane (18+)

Wednesday 29 January
Lucy’s Love Shack, Perth (18+) (Squid Fishing not appearing)

Friday 31 January
Crown & Anchor, Adelaide (18+)

Saturday 1 February
Wrangler Studios, Melbourne (AA)

Sunday 2 February
The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne (18+)

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