Tilian Pearson (born July 12, 1987), also known mononymously as Tilian, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer born in Clearwater, Florida. He is the clean vocalist in American post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance. Pearson began his music career as the lead vocalist and guitarist in American progressive rock band Tides of Man, releasing an extended play and two studio albums before departing in 2010. After leaving Tides of Man, Pearson briefly joined the American rock bands Saosin and Emarosa following the departure of their respective lead vocalists, however never released any material with the groups. In August 2012, he joined Dance Gavin Dance, replacing Jonny Craig, and released the album Acceptance Speech (2013). Two years later, the band released Instant Gratification, to critical acclaim. In 2016, they released the live album Tree City Sessions and their seventh studio album, Mothership, the latter charting at number 13 on the US Billboard 200. The band released their eighth studio album, Artificial Selection (2018), which was followed by their ninth studio album, Afterburner (2020). As a solo musician, Tilian has released four studio albums, Material Me (2013), Perfect Enemy (2015), The Skeptic (2018), and Factory Reset (2021), as well as two extended plays.