Independent musician, Matt Thien accomplishes more in one day than some people accomplish in a lifetime.  That is because he was born to change the world one heartfelt song at a time and is doing just that.  Offering hope to all generations, Matt Thien's music crosses generational and racial barriers and boundaries to dig down deep into the souls of his listeners.  Attracting young and old, his solid acoustic pop style and catchy songwriting are loveable, fun to listen to and easily remembered. 

In his tour de force compilation, Desert Dry, his freshmen EP (in conjunction with Grammy Award-winning producer, Mitch Dane; acclaimed songwriter Randall Goodgame; and Jars' own, Steve Mason), Matt Thien exposes the conflict and juxtaposition that is embedded deep in the hearts of many MySpace-saturated, text-message-laden, Barack-Obama-campaigning young professionals. Desert Dry is indeed an eclectic blend of upbeat ballads and folksy pop beats that reflects nuances both timely and refreshing: uncertainty and love, exhibitionism and vulnerability, joy and anxiety.

"Matt Thien has a wonderful ability to capture one’s attention with his unique voice, then they’re drawn in by the rich lyric and melody. This combination sets Matt apart from the multitudes of singer songwriters out there."
  - Mitch Dane, Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer

Whether it’s wrestling with being ‘desert dry’ or head over heals in ‘beautiful’ love, Matt Thien’s passion for people to know purpose and meaning in life is second to nothing. Being convinced that the lackluster attitudes portrayed by Christians today contribute to the mediocre feeling of the world about Christ, Matt is determined to change that world one song at a time.