Matt Thiessen

Matt Thiessen
Thiessen performing at Wonder Jam 2009
Background information
Born
Matthew Arnold Thiessen

(1980-08-12) August 12, 1980
OriginCanton, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Years active1998–present
Member ofRelient K

Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born August 12, 1980) is a Canadian-born American musician known for being the lead vocalist, pianist, guitarist, 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.