Matthew Ryan Lowery holds a bachelor's degree in political science from The Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. A veteran punk rock musician, he has co-written and released two full-length albums, four EPs, and multiple music videos with his bands Radiation Squad, Hijinx, and The Addison Boys since 2001. In 2013, he executive produced a feature-length documentary about the band Hijinx, which was released through East Grand Record Co., based in Lansing, Michigan. His favorite bands are Rancid and The White Stripes. An avid gamer, Matthew founded Industry Outsiders Gaming podcast and blog site in 2017, producing over fifty episodes before ending the run. His favorite game series are The Elder Scrolls, Halo, and Resident Evil. In 2019, Matthew authored the horror-themed abstract art and poetry book Abominous with artist Drew Kline. He is currently outlining book and screenplay ideas for future projects as well as writing new music. He owns a home in Upstate, New York, with his wife, Jillian, and their Pomeranian, Suki.