Jordan Mark Witzigreuter, known professionally as OnlyChild and formerly as The Ready Set, is an American singer-songwriter from Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. He is the lead vocalist and sole member of the act, using a backup band while on tour. He has released five studio albums, Syntax and Bright Lights, Tantrum Castle, I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming,The Bad & The Better, and I Will Be Nothing Without Your Love, six extended plays and seven singles. He is best known for the commercially successful single "Love Like Woe" from his major label debut I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming. As of July 2019, Witzigreuter has begun a new project, now using the name Onlychild. He has released six singles and a four-track EP under this name. Witzigreuter is also a part of the synthpop bandNekokat, alongside Cameron Walker, and Jess Bowen of The Summer Set.
Early life
Witzigreuter was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a location he frequently mentions in his music. At the age of 10, his mother signed him up for drum lessons. This led to him playing the drums in bands at the age of 14. After becoming acquainted with other instruments, he began touring with bands at the age of 16. As a seventeen-year-old, Witzigreuter participated in various bands, including the ska bandTake Sides, the hardcore bandSaints Never Surrender, and the acoustic band brideandgroom.
Career
In 2007, Witzigreuter began making music independently under the name "The Ready Set." His first two albums Syntax and Bright Lights and Tantrum Castle were recorded in the basement of his childhood home. Initially uploading his music to Myspace, Witzigreuter then began performing his music live. His first performances took place at The Mocha Lounge in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a coffee shop where he worked. His performances evolved to that of a live band, and he began performing for music festivals. These included The Bamboozle and Bamboozle Left, the Bamboozle Roadshow, and the MTV VMA Tour. He also opened for bands like Boys Like Girls. The Ready Set has also made performances on MTV on multiple occasions, including an appearance on MTV's TJ Search Live Finale and being the "One to Watch" on MTV's 10 on Top. Witzigreuter has also been featured twice on MTV's Buzzworthy. Pete Wentz signed Witzigreuter to his label Decaydance Records in 2009. After leaving Decaydance following his second album, he subsequently signed with labels Razor & Tie and Hopeless Records, releasing The Bad & The Better on the former and I Will Be Nothing Without Your Love on the latter. Following these albums, he begun to release music independently in 2018 with two extended plays: V1 and V2. In 2012, Witzigreuter featured in an episode of Disney Channel'sSo Random!.
Band members
Jordan Witzigreuter- vocals, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, drums
