Austin Carlile

Austin Carlile’s music career has always walked a razor’s edge between vulnerability and aggression, turning lived pain into unforgettable intensity. What made it intriguing wasn’t just his unique visceral voice, or autobiographical songwriting. It was how openly he used these skills, choosing to tell a story of endurance rather than defeat. Austin Carlile's life-long battle with an incurable chronic illness (Marfan Syndrome) became the blue print, rather than by-product, for the music he continues to create in 2026. With a voice forged in pain, loss, and grief, Carlile turns personal suffering and perseverance into raw force and authenticity. Widely recognized as the founder of "Of Mice and Men" the group with his voice achieved multiple RIAA Certified GOLD singles along with awards like "Vocalist of the Year" "Best Live Performer" and even "Hero of the Year." The bands most popular song to date "Second & Sebring" written about his late mother, holds an outstanding RIAA Certified PLATINUM status worldwide, and their 3rd album "Restoring Force" also RIAA Certified GOLD, and landed an outstanding #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Austin Carlile's career may be scarred, but the emergence of “TWISTED” "REFLECTION" and "SO HAPPY" are proof that vulnerability, when screamed into the dark, can still move millions...