A name like Matthew Koma is not so obscure if you have listened to a lot of music. Born Matthew Bair, his journey as a musician was an interesting one. He embraced punk music, then transitioned to modern genres such as EDM and pop music. While he's not a big name, he is a force behind the scenes in the music industry.
If you are not aware of Matthew through music, you might have heard about him due to his recent marriage to former Disney darling, Hilary Duff. Just Googling Matthew's name will give you many images of him with Hilary. These pics show just how inseparable they are. He might be the apple of Hilary's eye right now, but there's more to him than that.
Here are fifteen interesting facts about Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma.
15 A Music Artist Just Like His Wife
Similar to his wife, Matthew is a musical artist. He has worked mostly behind the scenes, as his name is not as big as Hilary's. However, he has worked with a lot of well-known artists throughout his career. He a musician and he has also been a producer for many artists.
14 Collaborated With Zedd
Matthew's most recognizable work has to be with EDM artist, Zedd. He has written songs for the Russian-German music producer, including "Spectrum" and the Grammy-winning "Clarity" (for the album of the same name).
His vocals are also featured on the song, "Find You," which makes an appearance in the film, Divergent. This film was adapted from a young adult novel.
13 Touring And Working With Other Musicians
Matthew has an insane catalog of artists he's worked with, whether for collaborations or tours. Other than Zedd, he has worked with Tiësto, Ellie Goulding, Charli XCX, OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, LMFAO, Far East Movement, and Owl City. From that list, you can tell that he has got a lot of credibility with famous artists and groups.
12 Has His Own Band
And, to top off his music resume, Matthew has his own band called Winnetka Bowling League. Even though Matthew has been doing music for a while, his band is relatively new...and looking to be an interesting indie project. The band's song, "On The 5", is a cool track with an infectious beat that definitely deserves listens.
11 His Past Relationships
Before being linked to Hilary Duff and eventually marrying her, Matthew was with other ladies that might surprise you. One of them was Emily Kinney, an actress who starred in The Walking Dead, and the other was artist, Carly Rae Jepsen. She is best known for her catchy song, "Call Me Maybe."
10 His Background
Matthew was born on June 2nd, 1983 and represents the state of New York. Not much is known about him because he prefers to keep certain family details private, but he resided in Long Island and went to Seaford High School. He has Jewish heritage and his birth name is Bair.
9 All Thanks To Costello
With Matthew being a DJ and music producer, you would think that his main influence would be someone like Paul van Dyk. That could not be further from the truth, as he had rock influences in his life. His inspirations for making music include Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, and Stephan Jenkins.
8 Habit Of Canceling Plans
A lot of us have our own guilty pleasures, ranging from silly to bizarre. As for Matthew, his is one that makes him seem like a procrastinator. He has a habit of canceling plans, and honestly, we can relate. If things do not work out, then there's nothing wrong with not going forward with something.
7 Certified Dog Lover
There is nothing better than a man who loves dogs. From time to time, Matthew can be seen with dogs in photos, whether on his Instagram or other sites. He and Hilary adopted an adorable dog named Lucy. The sad irony is that he had another dog named Lucy, who tragically passed away.
6 Dated Each Other Before
There are some relationships that can bounce back around and take a turn for the better. Wouldn't you know it...Matthew and Hilary had an on and off relationship! As Hilary said, regarding dating Matthew again, "Just because it doesn’t work out the first time, the second time, as long as there’s not too much damage done, then, it can always work out again."
5 Where They First Met
So, how did this 'on and off again' couple meet? If you remember that both of them are musical artists, it makes so much sense that they met in 2015, while Hilary was working on her album, Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Matthew wrote and produced songs for that album including, "Arms Around a Memory" and "Confetti." Their romance had to start somewhere.
4 Welcoming Their First Child Together
Before they got engaged and tied the knot, Matthew and Hilary were expecting their first child together. They had a baby girl in October of 2018. Her name is Banks Violet. The pictures of their daughter on Instagram are just the cutest and Hilary and Matthews seem like amazing parents.
3 Multitalented Instrumentalist
Since he's a talented DJ and music producer, you can bet that Matthew is proficient at a lot of instruments. He is really good with a guitar, as well as drums, piano, and clarinet. Other than these instruments, he knows his way around music equipment, including synthesizers and music sequencers.
2 A Loving Stepfather
Hilary had a child with another man, but that does not mean Matthew does not love her kid. As a stepfather, Matthew has proven to be loving and wonderful to Hilary's son, Luca Cruz. Matthew definitely is blessed to have another kid to raise with his wife. He welcomed Luca with open arms.
1 The Perfect Proposal
Matthew thought up one of the most beautiful and creative ways to get Hilary to say yes to his proposal. They went to a park in New York, where Hilary lived at the time, and Matthew brought their scrapbook, which was filled with pictures and sketches. As Hilary continued through the book, she found a ring.