July 22 2016 the band released a new album titled Air For Free, and have Matthew Hoopes and Matt Thiessen and as permanent band members, with touring members "and friends" including Dave Douglas of Attack Cat and Tom Breyfogle of Birds In The Airport. Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Brian Pittman (bass), and Matthew Hoopes (guitar, backing vocals), during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone College.