Who Is Mariah Schneider? Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth, Family & Facts About Julien Baker’s Girlfriend
Mariah Schneider is a German-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead vocalist and founder of the Nashville-based rock band Slider. She is also the touring guitarist for indie singer Julien Baker, who is her girlfriend. She has been praised for her versatile musicianship, powerful vocals, and catchy hooks, as well as her personal and honest lyrics that explore themes such as identity, faith, love, and mental health.
Mariah Schneider Wiki/Bio
- Full name: Mariah Schneider
- Date of birth: in 1992
- Place of birth: Trier, Germany
- Age: 31 years old (as of 2023)
- Nationality: German-American
- Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Grundschule Tawern, Arlington High School, Middle Tennessee State University
- Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter, guitar maker
- Relationship status: Dating
- Girlfriend: Julien Baker
- Children: None
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
Early Life, Birthday, and Education
Mariah Schneider was born in 1996 (age: 27 years, as of 2023), in Trier, Germany, to American parents who worked as physical therapists. She grew up in a devout Baptist family and started playing music at her church. She was inspired by bands like Green Day, My Chemical Romance, and Death Cab for Cutie, and later discovered the punk, hardcore, metalcore, and screamo scenes. She also developed a passion for baking bread, which she learned from her grandmother.
Schneider moved to the United States with her family when she was 12 years old. They settled in Bartlett, Tennessee, a suburb of Memphis. She attended Arlington High School, where she met her future bandmates Marcus Wanner, Kyle Hanson, and Caleb Powell. They formed a band called The Star Killers in 2010, which later changed its name to Forrister in 2015. She was the lead singer and guitarist of the band, which played a mix of indie rock, folk, and emo.
She graduated from high school in 2014 and enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She studied German language and literature, as well as audio engineering. She also worked at the campus A/V department and performed solo shows at local venues. She recorded her debut solo album, Sprained Ankle, in 2015, at the Spacebomb Studios in Richmond, Virginia. The album was released by 6131 Records, an independent label based in Los Angeles. The album received critical acclaim for its sparse, haunting, and confessional sound, and was featured on several year-end lists.
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 feet 2 inches
- Weight: 51 kg or 112.5 lbs
- Eye color: Black
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Career and Achievements
Schneider’s solo career took off after the release of Sprained Ankle. She signed with Matador Records, a major indie label, and toured extensively across the US and Europe. She also collaborated with other artists, such as David Bazan, Kevin Devine, and Manchester Orchestra. She released her second solo album, Turn Out the Lights, in 2017, which was also praised by critics and fans for its emotional depth and maturity. The album debuted at number 78 on the Billboard 200 chart, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
Mariah Schneider also continued to work with her band, Slider, which released its debut album, Gravity Waves, in 2019. The album showcased the band’s diverse influences, ranging from alternative rock and punk rock to progressive rock and jazz. The album also featured a guest appearance by Julien Baker, who played guitar and sang on the track “Prove Me Wrong”. The band released a music video for the song “Road Trip”, which was directed by Baker.
In 2018, Mariah joined forces with two other indie singers, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, to form a supergroup called Boygenius. The trio released an EP, also titled Boygenius, in October 2018, which received rave reviews and earned them a loyal fanbase. The EP featured six songs, each written by one of the members, and showcased their harmonies, chemistry, and individual styles. The trio also toured together, playing their own songs as well as covers of songs by artists such as The Killers, Dixie Chicks, and Fleetwood Mac.
In 2023, Boygenius announced their reunion and released their debut studio album, The Record, in March. The album was a commercial and critical success, debuting at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, and winning three Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for “Not Strong Enough”, and Best Alternative Music Album. The album also featured a collaboration with Taylor Swift, who sang on the track “The Last Time”. The trio also released a follow-up EP, titled “the rest”, in October 2023, which contained six more songs that did not make it to the album.
Mariah Schneider released her third solo album, Little Oblivions, in February 2021, which marked a departure from her previous acoustic sound. The album featured a more full-band sound, with Schneider playing most of the instruments herself, including drums, keyboards, mandolin, bass, banjo, and guitar.
The album also dealt with more personal and darker themes, such as addiction, recovery, relapse, and self-forgiveness. The album received positive reviews and became Schneider’s first top 40 album on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at number 37.
Girlfriend, Dating
Mariah Schneider is openly gay and has been dating Julien Baker since 2018. The couple met through mutual friends in the Nashville music scene and bonded over their shared experiences of being queer, Christian, and sober. They also supported each other’s musical careers and collaborated on several projects, such as Slider, Boygenius, and Little Oblivions. They have been praised for their public displays of affection and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Mariah and Baker live together in Nashville, Tennessee, with their two cats, Milo and Otis. They also have a house in Trier, Germany, where Schneider’s parents and brother still live. They often visit them during their breaks from touring and recording. She is fluent in German and English and is learning Spanish and French. She also enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and playing video games.
Mariah Schneider has been sober since she was 17 years old, after struggling with substance abuse as a teenager. She has been open about her addiction and recovery and has credited music, therapy, and spirituality for helping her cope. She has also spoken about her mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, and has advocated for breaking the stigma and raising awareness. She has said that her music is a form of catharsis and healing and hopes that it can help others who are going through similar challenges.
Net Worth
| Year | Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown |
| 2022 | Unknown |
| 2023 | $450,000 |
