Matt Mingus is a drummer most famous for being a founding member of the Sacramento-based post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance. He and the band have won acclaim for releases like Downtown Battle Mountain II (2011), which peaked at #2 on the Hot Rock Albums Chart.

Mingus was born on January 5, 1989 in Antioch, CA. He is a Capricorn, and this zodiac sign is known for its hardworking, disciplined, and ambitious nature. These qualities have certainly served Mingus well in his career, as he has helped make Dance Gavin Dance one of the most successful post-hardcore bands in recent years.