Nate Kinsella (born March 19, 1980), is an American musician who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. Nate's musical resume is vast, including most notably projects such as Joan of Arc, Make Believe, Mata Hari and Decembers Architects. Nate assisted Mike Kinsella, his cousin, in the creation of Owen's I Do Perceive album. In 2007, Nate released his debut album for his solo project, Birthmark, called The Layer. Nate released his second record under the Birthmark moniker, Shaking Hands, in October 2010.