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{{otheruses4Infobox_Contents |the Christian rock band|the car|Plymouth Reliant}}{{Infobox musical artist topic_name = Relient K | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->| Name subtopics = Songs - [[Image:Relient K logo.gif|200pxNever underestimate my Jesus]]| Img = RelientKAtPurpleDoor.jpg| Img_capt = Relient K live in August 2006, (From left to right: Jon Schneck, Dave Douglas, Matt Hoopes, Matt Thiessen, John Warne (behind Matt Thiessenthe moment I feel faint)| Background = group_or_band| Origin opinion_pieces = {{flagicon|USAshort_opinions}} [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]], [[Ohio]], [[United States|USA]]| Genre = [[Christian rock]]<br/> [[Pop punk]]| Years_active = [[1998]]–present| Label = [[EMI]], [[Gotee]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]| URL = http://www.relientk.com/| Current_members = [[Matt Thiessen]]<br/>[[Matt Hoopes]]<br/>[[Dave Douglas (drummer)|Dave Douglas]]<br/>[[John Warne]]<br/>[[Jonathan Schneck|Jon Schneck]]| Past_members = [[Todd Frescone]][[Stephen Cushman]][[Jared Byers]][[Brian Pittman]]}}
'''Relient K''' is a [[Christian rock]] band that was formed in 1998 in [[Canton, (Ohio)|Canton]], [[Ohio]] . The band was named after guitarist [[Matt Hoopes]]' [[Plymouth automobile|Plymouth]] [[s Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] [[Chrysler K platform|K car]]Car. The band has received numerous awards including a [[Grammy]] nomination in 2003 for Best Gospel Modern Rock Album. All the members are [[Christian]]s, although some fans have questioned the band being in the [[Christian rock]] genre. On the subject of this, lead singer Its songs include [[Matt ThiessenNever underestimate my Jesus]] stated in a interview that they do not care if they are called a Christian band, a rock and roll band, or whatever else. He added, "We just sing about what we want to sing about, which most of the time, is our faith".{{Fact|date=February 2007}}
The band broke into has received numerous awards including a Grammy nomination in 2003 for Best Gospel Modern Rock Album. All the members are Christians, although some fans have questioned the band being in the Christian rock genre. On the mainstream subject of this, lead singer Matt Thiessen stated in 2004 after [[Capitol Records|Capitol]] signed them and a interview that they do not care if they released their fourth recordare called a Christian band, ''[[Mmhmm]]''a rock and roll band, which produced three top five hits on Christian radio and two top 20 hits on mainstream radioor whatever else. They are now ready He added, "We just sing about what we want to release their fifth full length recordsing about, ''[[Five Score and Seven Years Ago]]''which most of the time, which is scheduled to be released on [[March 6]], [[2007]]our faith".
==Members==Relient K was founded in 1998 by [[Matt Thiessen]] and [[Matt Hoopes]] on [[guitar]], and [[Brian Pittman]] on [[bass guitar|bass]]. [[Todd Frescone]] joined for a short time on the [[drums]] in 1998. After ''[[All Work and No Play]]'', [[Todd Frescone]] was replaced by [[Stephen Cushman]]. Cushman played drums on the ''[[2000 A.D.D.]]'', and on the self-titled album in 2000, but left later that year to join metal The band Narcissus. Jared Byers, drummer of [[Bleach (band)|Bleach]], filled in as broke into the temporary drummer, until [[Dave Douglas (drummer)|Dave Douglas]] joined mainstream in December of 2000. This lineup remained static from the release of ''[[The Creepy EP]]'' 2004 after Capitol signed them and ''[[The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek]]'' in 2001they released their fourth record, through the release of ''[[Mmhmm]]'' in 2004, after which Brian Pittman left to start a [[landscape maintenance|landscaping]] company. Pittman now plays bass for the [[produced three top five hits on Christian metal]] band [[Inhale Exhale]]. [[John Warne]], lead singer radio and guitarist of [[Ace Troubleshooter]], filled in as bassist for the remainder of 2004two top 20 hits on mainstream radio. He became They have recently released their fifth full-time bassist in 2005. Also in 2005, [[Jonathan Schneck|Jon Schneck]] joined as a third guitaristlength record, as well as a banjo Five Score and bell player, to create a fuller, more distinctive soundSeven Years Ago. ===Current members===*[[Matt Thiessen]] – [[singer|lead vocals]], [[guitar]], [[piano]] (1998–present) *[[Matt Hoopes]] – [[guitar]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (1998–present) *[[Dave Douglas (drummer)|Dave Douglas]] – [[drums]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (2000-present) *[[John Warne]] – [[bass guitar|bass]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (2004–present) *[[Jonathan Schneck|Jon Schneck]] – [[guitar]], [[banjo]], [[bells]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (2005–present)
===Former membersMembers===*[[Todd Frescone]] – [[drums]] (1998)*[[Stephen Cushman]] – [[drums]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (1998–2000)*[[Jared Byers]] – [[drums]] (2000)*[[Brian Pittman]] – [[bass guitar|bass]] (1998–2004)
==History=====Beginnings (1998–2002)===Relient K's [[demo (music)|demo]]* Matt Thiessen: vocals, ''[[All Work and No Play]]'', caught the attention of [[dc Talk]]'s [[Toby McKeehan]]. ''[[All Work and No Play]]'' was recorded by Mark Townsend, the former live guitar player for DC Talk, as a favor for his daughter who was friends with the band. The CD was recorded in one day. Mark's daughter is now married to piano* Matt Hoopes. After Toby signed the band to his label: guitar, [[Gotee Records]]background vocals* David Douglas: drums, background vocals* John Warne: bass, background vocals* Jonathan Schneck: guitar, Relient K released their debut [[Extended play|EP]] entitled ''[[2000 A.D.D.]]'' EP in 2000. Later that yearbackground vocals, they released ''[[Relient K (album)|Relient K]]''bells, their first full-length and self-titled CD. It was distinctly Christian rock and featured lyrics with a wide range of pop-culture references. banjo
In 2001, the band released their sophomore album, ''[[The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek]]''. This album launched both Relient K and their sound to a whole new level. There were still plenty of pop-culture references on this album, which was evident in the song "Sadie Hawkins Dance." It contained many more softer songs and slightly lighter guitars. They would continue chords through tracks in order to fluidly transition in between songs, a trend that continued on their later albums.===Former members===
===Rising popularity and mainstream success * Stephen Cushman: drums, background vocals (2002–20031998-2000)===''Anatomy'' landed them in the [[Christian rock]] limelight, as they were then asked to do their rendition of the popular ''[[VeggieTales]]'' song "[[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything]]" for the 2002 ''VeggieTales'' movie ''[[Jonah* Brian Pittman: A Veggie Tales Movie|Jonah]]''. The song was released on two different albums bass (both in single form1998-2004). The first version also including their song "Breakdown" being sung by Larry the Cucumber. There was also a promotional version which included the original version of Breakdown. This song mixes the sounds of ''The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek'' and their third album, ''[[Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do]]''.
In 2003, Relient K released ''[[Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do]]''. The album had multiple covers of different colors, each depicting a car in some kind of wreck. As pop-culture references became less specific, sound and vocals became far more defined. ''Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do'' (often called ''Two Lefts'' by fans) combined the soft, meaningful songs of ''The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek'' and threw in fast-paced songs with deep lyrics. It was nominated for a [[Grammy]] in the category of Best Christian Modern Rock.===Discography===
During this time* All Work and No Play, 1998* 2000 A.D.D., 2000 (Gotee)* Relient K also released a limited edition red [[vinyl]] [[, 2000 (Gotee)* The Creepy EP]] entitled ''[[The Vinyl Countdown]]'', only released in one printing. 2001 (Gotee)* The EP included two versions Anatomy of the songTongue in Cheek, "Five Iron Frenzy is Either Dead or Dying". 2001 (Gotee)* The same yearPirates Who Don't Do Anything, Relient K made a special appearance at 2002 (Gotee)* Employee of the final [[Five Iron Frenzy]] concert at the [[Fillmore Auditorium Month EP, 2002 (DenverGotee)* Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do, Colorado2003 (Gotee)* The Vinyl Countdown (Vinyl 7")|Fillmore Auditorium]] in [[Denver2003 (Mono vs Stereo)* Deck the Halls, Colorado]] where they performedBruise Your Hand, for the very last time2003 (Gotee)* Mmhmm, "2004 (Capitol/Gotee)* Five Iron Frenzy is Either Dead or Dying". The album was dedicated to contest winner Score and friend of Matthew ThiessenSeven Years Ago, Jesse Alkire, who inspired the song "The Vinyl Countdown."2007 (Capitol/Gotee)
Since ''Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do'' was released in March of 2003, Relient K released a bonus disc for Christmas, entitled ''[[Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand]]''. The album was packaged with ''Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do'' from [[November 2003]] to [[December 2003]].==Quotes==
===''MmhmmMatthew Theissen'' (2004–2006)===In late 2004, the group released their long-expected fourth album, ''[[Mmhmm]]''. Pop-culture references were even less specific than on their third album, if not nonexistent. The album was significantly more on the serious side with very few of the silly songs the band was known for. The album is much more piano-driven in parts (including an entire song, "Let It All Out"), but more hard rock in others ("Which : We just sing about what we want to Bury, Us or the Hatchet"). In [[July 2005]]sing about, the album was [[gold album|certified gold]] for shipping over 500,000 copies. It is reported that it has sold appromixatley 796,000 copies.[http://au.launch.yahoo.com/070209/11/13cj8.html]Also, driven by newfound recognition from ''Mmhmm'', ''Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do'' was also certified gold in spring 2005. It has been announced that their second record, ''The Anatomy which most of the Tongue in Cheek''time, recently reached the [[gold album|Gold]] as well. It is awaiting certification by the [[RIAA]].our faith
''==Links==* [[Mmhmmhttp://www.relientk.com/ Relient K]]'' features two * [[top 40http://www.gotee.com/ Gotee Records]] hits which both made it on * [[MTV]]'s Top Tenhttp://www. The track "[[Be My Escape]]", which can be found on ''Mmhmm'', is the band's most popular mainstream song to datecapitolrecords. Its music video entered [[MTVcom/ Capitol Records]]'s Top Ten, and landed them an appearance on ''* [[The Tonight Show]]'' and ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live]]''http://www.purevolume. "Be My Escape" is also featured com/relientk Relient K on ''[[Now That's What I Call Music!|Now! 19]PureVolume]'', a popular secular and quasi-annual compilation series. It was classified as a platinum single in November of 2005. The * [[music video]] for "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been", also from ''Mmhmm'', has also made its way onto the [[Total Request Live|TRL]] countdown, many [[Top 40 (radio format)|top 40]] radio stations, and was included on ''[[Now That's What I Call Music! 21 (Uhttp://www.Srelientkfan. series)|Now! 21]]''com/ RelientKFan. In early June 2005, the band was featured on MTV's ''10 Spot Drop'', which gave the band a boost in its popularity, as did their Spring 2005 tour opening for [[Simple Plan]com] and * [[Good Charlotte]] and having the main stage slot on the 2005 Van's Warped Tourhttp://www. Mmhmm was awarded a [[Dove Award]] in 2005 for the Rock Album of the Yearrelientk. The band was also nominated for "Artist of the Year" and "Band of the Year" at the 2006 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Canada's Covenant Awards and Canada's Juno Awards for "Contemporary Christianorg/Gospel Album of the Year"RelientK. The band qualifies for these awards because Matt Theissen was born in [[St. Catharinesorg: a Relient K fansite]], [[Ontario]] in Canada.{{LMW|Relient_K LifeMusic Wiki}}
During September to November {{returnto}} [[2006Christian music]], Relient K played on the -> [[Nintendo Fusion TourSong writers]] with [[Hawthorne Heights]], [[Emery]], [[Plain White T's]], and [[The Sleeping]].
===''Five Score and Seven Years Ago'' (2006–present)===
Recording for the new album, ''[[Five Score and Seven Years Ago]]'', started (according to Thiessen at the [[Ichthus Music Festival]] 2006) on [[June 18]], [[2006]] and continued for parts of July and August. Some tracks on the album were produced by Howard Benson ([[All-American Rejects]], [[My Chemical Romance]], [[P.O.D.]]). While the band hoped for a November 2006 release, the official release date was announced as [[March 6]], [[2007]].
 
Matt Theissen, the lead singer, has been quoted as saying that the title of the album comes from the fact that it's the band's fifth album in seven years.<ref>Montgomery, James. [http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1549050/20061229/relient_k.jhtml "Relient K Pump Serious Rock, Sugary Pop In The Tank For Upcoming LP"]. [[MTV News]]. [[January 2]], [[2007]]. Retrieved [[January 15]], [[2007]].</ref>
The album has 14 songs on it and and is considered, by the band, their happiest record. It includes happy love songs and also includes an eleven minute epic song called "Deathbed" about an aging cancer patient's last moments. In an interview on XM radio, [[Matt Thiessen]] and [[Matt Hoopes]] said that the song "Faking My Own Suicide" will appear on the record. The song originally appeared on ''[[My Other Band, Vol. 1]]'' as a demo song under [[Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes]]. In the XM interview Matt Thiessen said that he made the kick drum and snare sound with his mouth on an ''a cappella'' song titled "Plead the Fifth".
The band's first single from the new album, "[[Must Have Done Something Right]]" was released on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on [[November 28]] and to radio on [[January 9]], [[2007]]. "[[Forgiven (song)|Forgiven]]", a radio single directed at [[Christian]] stations, is also being aired now. [[Forgiven]] was the most added song on Christian radio and entered [[Billboard]]'s Hot Christian Songs chart on [[January 11]], [[2007]].
 
In Britain, under EMI which Relient K is signed to, Relient K has decided to sell their songs in MP3 format. The single "Must Have Done Something Right" went on sale [[December 5]], 2006 via Yahoo's online music service. This download also includes the song "Forgiven".<ref>Veiga, Alex. [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16081654/ "Major labels to offer music in MP3 format"]. [[MSNBC]]. [[December 6]], [[2006]]. Retrieved [[January 15]], [[2007]].</ref>
 
"[[Must Have Done Something Right]]", released to radio on [[January 9]], [[2007]],<ref>[http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Details.asp?sngcde=RELIMHDS&format=H1R "MMR 27-7 Song Airplay Detail"]. [[Mediabase]]. [[January 13]], [[2007]]. Retrieved [[January 15]], [[2007]].</ref> was released to 30 [[Top 40]] stations. As of [[January 20]], [[2007]], it was #56 on the Top 40 charts <ref>http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Charts.asp?format=h1R&showtopn=2000&cutoff=0&showyear=y&dpt=n</ref>, and was the tenth most added song for the week ending [[January 26]], [[2007]].<ref>http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/takingoff.asp?chart=H1R</ref> The music video for "Must Have Done Something Right" premiered on [[February 6]], [[2007]].
 
==Relient K as a Christian band==
It has been debated among some fans and critics whether or not Relient K is a Christian band. The band's songs are not all about God, but the majority of them say "You" in reference to God, or talk about subjects such as becoming a better person. The band has played on MTV, but as with other bands like [[Switchfoot]], the mainstream is a way for a band like Relient K to get Christian-themed music to non-Christian listeners. On the subject of Christian music, Matt Thiessen said, "People ask us what kind of band we are, and our response is, call us what you want. You can call us a Christian band, you can call us a rock and roll band, we can tour with this band, we can tour with that band. But, we don't care, we just write about what we want to write about. Which, most of the time, is our faith". He and Matt Hoopes discussed Christianity in an interview with Ichthus Festival. Despite criticism, the band's music still appears on Christian radio stations, bookstores, and music websites, and they still play numerous Christian rock festivals.
 
==Discography==
{{main|Relient K discography}}
 
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
! Album Cover
! Year
! Title
! [[Record label|Label(s)]]
! Status
|-
| align="center" | ''[[Image:RelientKRelientK.jpg|50px|]]''
| align="center" | [[2000]]
| align="left" | ''[[Relient K (album)|Relient K]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]
| align="center" |
|-
| align="center" | ''[[Image:RelientKTheAnatomyoftheTongeinCheek.jpg|50px|]]''
| align="center" | [[2001]]
| align="left" | ''[[The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]
| align="center" | [[Gold album|Gold]]
|-
| align="center" | ''[[Image:RKTwoLefts.jpg|50px|]]''
| align="center" | [[2003]]
| align="left" | ''[[Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]
| align="center" | [[Gold album|Gold]]
|-
| align="center" | ''[[Image:RelientKMmhmm.jpg|50px|]]''
| align="center" | [[2004]]
| align="left" | ''[[Mmhmm]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]<br/>[[Capitol Records|Capitol]]<br/>[[Mono Vs Stereo]]
| align="center" | [[Gold album|Gold]]
|-
| align="center" | ''[[Image:Relient K - 5 Score And Seven Years Ago.jpg‎|50px]]''
| align="center" | [[2007]]
| align="left" | ''[[Five Score and Seven Years Ago]]'' (To be released March 6, 2007)
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]<br/>[[Capitol Records|Capitol]]<br/>[[EMI]]
| align="center" |
|}
 
===EPs===
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
! EP Cover
! Year
! Title
! [[Record label|Label(s)]]
|-
| align="center" | [[Image:RelientK2000ADD.jpg|50px]]''
| align="center" | [[2000]]
| align="left" | ''[[2000 A.D.D.]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]
|-
| align="center" | [[Image:RelientKTheCreepyEP.jpg|50px]]''
| align="center" | [[2001]]
| align="left" | ''[[The Creepy EP]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]
|-
| align="center" | [[Image:RelientKEmployeeoftheMonthEP.jpg|50px]]''
| align="center" | [[2002]]
| align="left" | ''[[Employee of the Month EP]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]]
|-
| align="center" | [[Image:RelientKTheVinylCountdown.jpg|50px]]''
| align="center" | [[2003]]
| align="left" | ''[[The Vinyl Countdown]]''
| align="center" | [[Mono Vs Stereo]]
|-
| align="center" | [[Image:RelientKApatheticEP.jpg|50px]]''
| align="center" | [[2005]]
| align="left" | ''[[Apathetic EP]]''
| align="center" | [[Gotee Records|Gotee]][[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
|}
 
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan="2"| '''Year'''
!rowspan="2"| '''Single'''
!colspan="9"| '''Chart positions'''
!rowspan="2"| '''Album'''
|-
! <small>[[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<small>
! <small>Top 40 Mainstream<small>
! <small>[[Billboard Pop 100|''Billboard'' Pop 100]]<small>
! <small>[[Hot Digital Tracks]]<small>
! <small>Hot Christian Songs<small>
! <small>[[CCM]] Charts
! <small>Indonesia Top 40
! <small>Pacific Top 40 Countdown
! <small>Australia Modern Rock Top 50
|-
| [[2003 in music|2003]]
| "Getting Into You"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| #28
| #4
| -
| -
| -
| ''[[Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do]]''
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]]
| "[[High of 75]]"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| #17
| #2
| -
| -
| -
| ''[[Mmhmm]]''
|-
| 2005
| "[[Be My Escape]]"
| #82
| -
| #48
| #43
| #16
| #1
| -
| -
| -
| ''Mmhmm''
|-
| [[2006 in music|2006]]
| "[[Who I Am Hates Who I've Been]]"
| #58
| #22
| #35
| #37
| #32
| #1
| -
| -
| -
| ''Mmhmm''
|-
| 2006
| "[[Must Have Done Something Right]]"<sup>1<sup>
| -
| '''#45'''<sup>1<sup> [http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Charts.asp?format=h1R&showtopn=2000&cutoff=0&showyear=y&dpt=n]
| -
| -
| -
| -
| '''#2'''<sup>1<sup> [http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:8jp5i6b3qWwJ:charly1300.site.voila.fr/planetcharts.htm+Must+Have+Done+Something+Right+top+40+billboard&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=us]
| '''#5'''<sup>1<sup> [http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:4dut4uzhIJkJ:www.creativedisc.com/index.php/cdisc/comments/bimantara_fm_top_40_countdown_04_feb/+Relient+K+Must+Have+Done+Something+Right+Pacific+Top+40+Countdown&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us]
| '''#1'''<sup>1<sup> [http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:0jA5nomAIHoJ:www.aumreport.com/links.html+Relient+K+Must+Have+Done+Something+Right+australia+charts&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=us]
| ''[[Five Score and Seven Years Ago]]''
|-
| 2006
| "[[Forgiven (song)|Forgiven]]"<sup>1<sup>
| -
| -
| -
| -
| '''#17'''<sup>1<sup>
| '''#3'''<sup>1<sup> [http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/Christ_CHR_Chart.asp]
| -
| -
| -
| ''Five Score and Seven Years Ago''
|-
|}
<sup>1<sup> indicates that the song is currently active on the charts. These are the highest chart positions to date.
 
==Other projects==
===''The Complex Infrastructure Known as the Female Mind''===
In 2004, Relient K released a book entitled ''The Complex Infrastructure Known as the Female Mind''. The book clues in the confused male Relient K fans on some of the inner works of the female species. The band gives advice on the opposite sex through personal experience, stereotypes (including Rocker and Vanilla Pudding), and [[Bible|Biblical]] advice—presented in the fun attitude found in their music. The title of the book is taken from the last line of the song "Mood Rings", which is found on their third album, ''[[Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do]]''.
 
===''Woodland Forest''===
In [[June 2006]], Relient K released the first episode of their own [[flash cartoon]]. The cartoon features all five band members, and takes place in a fictional land known as Woodland Forest. It is animated by [[bassist]] [[John Warne]]. Episodes will continue to be released on a regular basis, and can be found on the band's MySpace. [http://myspace.com/relientk] The cartoon also features "Merle the Squirrel", who is now on Relient K t-shirts, and has his own MySpace page. [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=93340896]
 
==Trivia==
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*The band's name was intentionally misspelled to avoid trademark infringement over the ''Reliant'' name. When they later found out that the trademark wouldn't be an issue, they kept the name, as they found the misspelling funny.
*Not only does [[Matt Hoopes]] still have his old [[Plymouth Reliant]], but [[Matt Thiessen]] has also said that after the band started, he bought his own Reliant K.
* [[Matt Thiessen]], [[Matt Hoopes]], and former [[bass guitar|bass]] player [[Brian Pittman]] have known each other since they were in second grade.
*Both [[Matt Thiessen]] and [[Dave Douglas (drummer)|Dave Douglas]] each have two of their own side projects, respectively. Matt Thiessen has [[Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes]], a soft and emotional project that primarily features the piano, and The Makeout Girls, a less serious side project that features his friend, Kevan Pedan. Dave Douglas has [[Agnes (band)|Agnes]], a solo rock project that features the sound of Relient K's earlier music, and [[Gypsy Parade]], a softer project that he started with his wife.
*As a homage to their own song, the band used to encourage fans to bring [[Skittles (confectionery)|Skittles]] and [[Combos]] to shows. While they no longer encourage it, fans still do, and often throw packages to the band. In addition, small packages of each are sometimes placed on the stage by the crew prior to performances.
*Jeremy Thiessen, the drummer for the band [[downhere]], is not related to [[Matt Thiessen]], though Matt does have a brother named Jeremy. <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.blogspy.com/contend/interviewRelient.html | title = Interview with Relient K | accessdate = 2006-12-25 | author = Brandt, Randy | date = [[2003-05-11]] | publisher = Contend 4 The Faith }}</ref>
*The band has a trend of playing cover songs at their shows, and they usually pick well known songs from the 1990s or TV and Movie Themes. Songs they have covered live include "[[Danger Zone]]", "[[Take My Breath Away]]", "The ''[[Top Gun]]'' Theme", "[[That Thing You Do]]", "The ''[[Full House]]'' Theme", and music from [[Super Mario Bros.]]. They have also covered such artists as [[MC Hammer]] and [[Shania Twain]] in their first few years of touring.
 
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.relientk.com/ Official band website]
*{{MySpace|id=relientk}}
*[http://relientkofficial.hi5.com Relient K] at [[hi5.com]]
*[http://www.bandoftheday.com/RelientK/interview.php Band of the Day's 10 Questions with Relient K]
*[http://www.thepunksite.com/interviews.php?page=relientk Interview with Matt & Jon]
*[http://www.christianguitar.org/csongs418/Relient-K Relient K guitar tabs]
 
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