| Mat Kerekes | |
| Birth Name: | Mathew James Keith Kerekes |
| Birth Date: | 22 April 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Toledo, Ohio, United States |
| Origin: | Bedford Township, Michigan, United States |
| Instrument: | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, drums, sampler |
| Genre: | Alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, grunge |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
| Label: | Run for Cover, EVD |
| Current Member Of: | Citizen |
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.
Kerekes 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.