Relient K
Ohio pop-punk band who grew from goofy youth-group favorites into the earnest, melodic rock of 'Be My Escape' and 'Who I Am Hates Who I've Been'.
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About Relient K
Relient K is a pop punk band from Canton, OH, formed in 1998.
Relient K started in Canton, Ohio, in 1998, formed by Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes and Brian Pittman while they were still in high school. The name comes from Hoopes' car, a Plymouth Reliant K. The band's early records on Gotee Records, including 'The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek', were fast, jokey pop punk full of pop-culture references.
With 'Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do' and especially 'Mmhmm' in 2004, Thiessen's songwriting turned more confessional, pairing piano and pop melody with punk tempos. Later albums such as 'Five Score and Seven Years Ago', 'Forget and Not Slow Down' and 'Air for Free' moved further toward melodic rock and folk-tinged pop, and the band also put out a pair of Christmas records.
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What festivals is Relient K playing in 2027?
Relient K is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Relient K playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Relient K is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Sunday, May 9.
Is Relient K playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Relient K is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Sunday, May 16.
Where is Relient K from?
Relient K is from Canton, OH.
Who is in Relient K?
Relient K is Matt Hoopes (guitar, background vocals), Matt Thiessen (guitar, keyboards), Dave Douglas (drums, background vocals) and Jonathan Schneck (guitar, background vocals). Former members include Todd Frescone, Brian Pittman, Stephen Cushman and Jared Byers.
When did Relient K form?
Relient K formed in Canton in 1998.
What was Relient K's first album?
Relient K's first album was Relient K (2000). The latest is Air for Free (2016).
What kind of music does Relient K play?
Relient K plays pop punk and rock.