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.

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 three studio albums, Material Me (2013), Perfect Enemy (2015), and The Skeptic (2018), and two extended plays.

The band recorded their debut full-length studio album titled Empire Theory throughout September 2008 with producer Matt Malpass and was released through Rise Records on August 4, 2009.

They also released their sophomore studio album, Dreamhouse, in 2010.

Since Pearsons departure, Tides of Man has become an instrumental and progressive rock band consisting of little-to-no vocal use in their recent material.

The bands members Alex Rodriguez and Beau Burchell reached out to Pearson asking him to record a demo to which he agreed and recorded Promises.

In January 2011, Pearson flew to California for rehearsals and decided to record more material with Saosin.

He was subsequently offered to record vocals for their third studio album, however Pearson was limited to recording with the group.

The album with Pearson never came to fruition due to his commitments to touring with Emarosa and forming his band Archives.

Saosin went on to go on an indefinite hiatus, later rejoining with original lead vocalist Anthony Green.

In a 2013 interview, Pearson explained why his relationship with Saosin fell through.

They flew me out to California and I did a bunch of practices and recorded five demos.

A few months later I came back and did some writing sessions.

During this span I also toured with Emarosa and did a couple months of writing and recording demos with them.

It wasnt until I was doing the music video for Up In the Air from my solo project when Saosin told me they were probably going to do something instrumental.

Pearson, who had just left his band Tides of Man, was offered to temporarily tour with the group for the remainder of their 2011 tour dates.

During his time with Emarosa, Pearson recorded multiple demos with the band.

In February 2012, it was revealed that Pearson was no longer associated with Emarosa.

Despite the fact that Pearson was in the midst of recording his full-length album Material Me (2013), he subsequently became a permanent member.

Acceptance Speech received mixed to positive reviews from critics upon its release.

October 10, 2013, accompanied by its music video which premiered on October 31, 2013.

After the release of the album, Pearson toured with the band extensively in support of the album.

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