Mat Kerekes (born April 22, 1994) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Citizen, of which he is a founding member. He is also a solo artist, and a member of The Flats.
Mat Kerekes | |
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 Mat Kerekes in San Francisco with Citizen, March 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mathew James Keith Kerekes |
| Born | April 22, 1994 Toledo, Ohio, United States |
| Origin | Bedford Township, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, grunge |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, drums, sampler |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Run for Cover, EVD |
| Member of | Citizen |
Biography
editKerekes was born and grew up in the Bedford Township area of Michigan, and attended Bedford High School. Kerekes formed the band Citizen in 2009 and played their first show on January 28, 2010, at Frankie's Inner City in Toledo, Ohio where they opened for Set Your Goals. They have released five studio albums and two EPs.[1] Additionally, he has been an active member of his brother Chris Kerekes's band The Flats, playing drums and occasionally contributing vocals.[2] He also has 3 sisters: Amber, Hannah, and Asha. Asha Zapf is a YouTuber and social media influencer.
Kerekes has also released five solo albums and three EPs.
Kerekes has cited Third Eye Blind among his greatest musical influences.[3]
Kerekes follows a straight edge lifestyle.[4] He is an advocate of animal rescues and has used his music before for fundraising efforts, specifically Toledo's PET Bull Project.[5] He owns two pit bulls.
Discography
editSolo
edit- Studio albums
- Luna & The Wild Blue Everything (2016)
- Ruby (2019)
- Nova (2022)
- You Look Like a Stranger (2023)
- To Dream Of Something Wicked (2024)
- EPs
- Mat Kerekes (2014)
- Amber Park (2020)
- Songs For Breanne (2020)
- Compilations
- 2011–2014 (2015, Bandcamp only release)
with Citizen
edit- Youth (2013)
- Everybody Is Going to Heaven (2015)
- As You Please (2017)
- Life in Your Glass World (2021)
- Calling the Dogs (2023)
Appears on
edit- "Very Aggressive" - Angel Du$t (Brand New Soul, 2023)
References
edit- ^ Jason Lymangrover (October 6, 2017). "Citizen Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ Brian Kraus (March 14, 2015). "The Flats (Mat/Chris Kerekes) and Northbound announce spring tour". Altpress. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ "About". Mat Kerekes. 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ Morton, Kenneth (July 11, 2013). "Making a Connection with Citizen". highwiredaze.com. Pomona, California. Archived from the original on November 2, 2017. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
- ^ Kerekes, Mat (May 1, 2017). "All donations given to Toledo Pet Bull dog rescue". twitter.com. Retrieved November 26, 2017.