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Relient K | |
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 Relient K performing in May 2007. From left to right: Jon Schneck, Matt Hoopes, Matt Thiessen, Dave Douglas and John Warne. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock[1] · Christian alternative rock[2] · pop-punk[3] |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Website | relientk |
Relient K (/rɪˈlaɪ.ɪnt ˈkeɪ/) is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio, by Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes, and Brian Pittman during their third year in high school and time at Malone University. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car,[4] with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name.[5][6]
The group is associated with the contemporary Christian music culture, most notably the Christian rock and punk scene. They have also performed alongside secular artists. The band has reached critical success with mainstream pop-punk and alternative rock; additionally, their sound incorporates piano and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Relient K has released nine studio albums, seven EPs, two Christmas albums, and one collection of rarities. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy Award nomination in 2004 for Best Rock Gospel Album and two Dove Awards.[7][8][9]
Relient K has found commercial success with their studio albums, three of which peaked in the top 15 of the U.S. Billboard 200 chart: 2004's Mmhmm, which debuted at No. 15, 2007's Five Score and Seven Years Ago, their fifth and most successful album, which debuted at No. 6; and 2009's Forget and Not Slow Down, which debuted at No. 15.[10][self-published source?] The band has sold over 2 million records, with three albums being given a gold certification by the RIAA. The band is also highly successful throughout the Christian albums and contemporary Christian music charts. On October 4, 2011, the band released a cover album Is for Karaoke. On July 2, 2013, the band's seventh full-length album, Collapsible Lung, was released. On July 22, 2016, the band's eighth full-length album, Air for Free, was released. On April 24, 2020, they released Relient K: Live that includes 15 tracks that were only previously available on vinyl and were recorded at shows in 2009 and 2016.[11]
- ^ Sarachik, Justin (October 4, 2011). "Relient K Releases New Album of Cover Songs - 'K Is For Karaoke'". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ Greene, Andy (January 14, 2016). "Twenty One Pilots: Inside the Biggest New Band of the Past Year". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 19, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ Kielich, Kris (November 30, 2015). "Relient K Endures with Catchy Pop-Punk Sound". Buffalo.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ H, Shawn (November 2, 2011). "Relient K". IndieVisionMusic.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Winters, Kelly. "Relient K". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ "About Relient K". Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Complete list of 46th annual Grammy winners and nominees". Chicago Tribune. December 4, 2003. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "Dove Award Recipients for 2004". Gospel Music Association. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved February 21, 2007.
- ^ "Dove Award Recipients for 2006". Gospel Music Association. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved February 13, 2007.
- ^ "Sales-Week Ending-3/11/07". March 16, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2008.
- ^ "Relient K Drop Live Album - News". Indie Vision Music. April 24, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.