matty mullins

Matty Mullins was born on July 3, 1988, in Spokane, Washington. He was raised in a Conservative Christian family where his father served as a pastor. Mullins attended Shadle Park High School and was married to Brittany Mullins at the age of 18. His musical career began by playing in local music groups in Spokane. In 2008, he joined Memphis May Fire as their lead vocalist after an open audition. With Memphis May Fire, he has contributed to several EPs and studio albums, including “Between the Lies” (2010), “Sleepwalking” (2009), “The Hollow” (2011), “Challenger” (2012), “Unconditional” (2014), “This Light I Hold” (2016), “Broken” (2018), “Remade in Misery” (2022), and “Shapeshifter” (2025).

In addition to his work with Memphis May Fire, Mullins launched a solo project, releasing his self-titled album “Matty Mullins” in 2014 through Rise Records, which debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 charts. His second solo album, “Unstoppable,” followed in 2017 via BEC Recordings. Mullins has also been a featured guest vocalist on tracks by various artists such as Woe, Is Me, Hands Like Houses, Sleeping with Sirens, For Today, and Yellowcard. These collaborations highlight his versatility across different musical genres.

A significant career development occurred in October 2023 when he was announced as the new live lead vocalist for Anberlin, following Stephen Christian’s departure from touring. In June 2024, Anberlin released their album “Vega,” featuring Mullins on lead vocals for two songs, “Walk Alone” and “Seven.” “Walk Alone” was released with an accompanying music video, indicating his prominent role in the band. In 2016, Mullins expanded his professional endeavors by launching a men’s grooming brand called On Point Pomade. He also supports the peer-to-peer mentoring nonprofit, Beneath the Skin, founded by his wife, Brittany Mullins. His work spans musical performance, songwriting, and entrepreneurial activities.