Matt Thiessen
Matt Thiessen | |
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Thiessen performing at Wonder Jam 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew Arnold Thiessen |
| Born | August 12, 1980 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian rock, alternative rock, pop punk, folk music, indie pop, guitar pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Member of | Relient K |
Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born August 12, 1980) is a Canadian-born American musician known for being co-founder, lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the rock band Relient K. With Relient K, he has released eight full-length albums, including three that were certified Gold, and three that peaked in the top twenty on the Billboard 200. Outside of his work with Relient K, Thiessen leads a side project called Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes, which released its debut album Wind Up Bird in 2018. In 2009, he co-produced and collaborated on Owl City's album Ocean Eyes.