Mat Kerekes 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. Before Citizen, Kerekes at the age of 14 was the drummer of a metalcore band called, The Sound of Glory. They had a large local following as well as somewhat of a regional following during their years of existence.