“As a kid, I took piano lessons, and I didn't like it. It wasn't cool. I was into Duran Duran and rock music. I didn't have any interest in piano. I did it for three years, and because of piano, I learned percussion. I learned scales. I learned how to sing. Piano gives you all of the basics of those things.”

American musician and songwriter

Matt Skiba is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-lead vocalist and guitarist of the punk rock band Alkaline Trio. He was also a co-lead vocalist and guitarist of Blink-182 from 2015 to 2022. His writing is often associated with dark romantic themes, which have shaped much of the material linked to his name. Across his career, he has been recognized for work as both a singer and guitarist in punk rock.