Matthew "Matt" Ryan Hoopes is an American musician, guitarist, singer, and songwriter, most known as the lead guitarist of Relient K. Hoopes has played lead guitar and provided backing vocals for Relient K since 1998. Hoopes is, to a lot of people, more than a musician; he constantly inspires fans and engages with them through his and the band's social media sites. Hoopes is a keen fan of #geartalk #shoes and #golf amongst other things, and is often the most fondly spoken of member of Relient K.