Mathias Michael

Growing up, Mathias Michael was immersed in music. His father was a professional oboist and concert conductor in several U.S Army bands. Because of his father's music profession, Mathias was constantly exposed to music of the highest caliber. "My parents tell me stories about how I sensitive I was to music. At a very young age, I would cry when I heard sad music, laugh when I heard a comical tune, and cringe when I heard a bad note. It's always been kind of obvious that music is my passion," says Mathias. Throughout his years in grade school, Mathias continued to cultivate this passion. He spent his spare time learning new instruments, and by the time he entered high school he had learned to play piano, percussion, saxophone, and guitar. While in high school, Mathias attended several Eucharistic retreats and was exposed to the world of contemporary christian music. He recollects, "Up until that time, I had listened to K-Love and ShineFM. I knew the CCM scene existed, but it wasn't until I attended my first Eucharistic retreat that I truly appreciated all it had to offer. Matt Maher was leading a retreat at Mount Saint Mary's University and there was a Eucharistic procession. I had been to adoration before, but this was something new. The combination of the procession and the uplifting music from Matt really broke me open. I was amazed by how much good music enhanced my experience with the Lord. I thought to myself, 'I'd really enjoy doing that for others.'" After this experience, Mathias grew tremendously in his faith. He began to seek out opportunities to minister through music whenever possible. By his senior year of high school, he had started writing his own music. "I'm a writer by nature. For as long as I can remember, I've kept journals. So naturally, this carried over to my musical passion. It was never forced. My songs were always prayers," he explains. In November of 2011, Mathias attended the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was at this conference that Mathias won the first ever "Top Talent" competition sponsored by Heartbeat records. The result? Mathias was given the opportunity to record his very first album "I Believe." "It was kind of a shock to me. Up until the conference, I had never even considered the possibility of pursuing music as a career. That all changed in 2011, and I have Heartbeat records to thank for that. Even so, I had no clue what I was doing when I first started writing for the album. I give a lot of credit to Sal Solo, my producer at the time. He walked me through the recording process and mentored me during that crazy transition time. The music that was produced was great. Our aim was to make music that fit well in the Catholic retreat setting. 'I Believe' includes everything from silly jams like 'Superheroes' to contemplative ballads like 'Pick Me Up Today.' There's a little something for everyone, and in retrospect, it really gave me an idea of what styles suited me best. 'I Believe' was an excellent stepping stone and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me in the future," says Mathias. At the start of 2015, Mathias started a new chapter in his music career when he decided to become an independent artist. His first single as an independent artist, "Song of Grace," demonstrates Mathias' desire to create meaningful music that listeners can relate to. "Song of Grace" will soon be available for purchase on all major digital download sites. Mathias continues to dedicate his life to writing music and speaking to teens about God's amazing love. He travels the country throughout the year playing concerts, giving talks, appearing at conferences, and providing music for mission trips. He currently resides in the Diocese of Wilmington, but is willing to travel anywhere and everywhere to spread God's word. For more information on Mathias Michael and his ministry, contact: Paul@rekindlerecords.com Singer/songwriter ready to spread the word of God through song (and maybe a little bit of dance)!