Mike Bloom (musician)

Michael Evan Bloom (born April 5, 1975 in Manhasset, New York) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and mixer[1] who has performed, produced or recorded with artists such as Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas,[2] Johnathan Rice, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, Rachael Yamagata, and was a co-founder of The Elected.[3] Bloom plays guitar, bass, lap steel[4] guitar, keys, drums, banjo, and harmonica. He is also a composer and has served as music supervisor for films and TV shows. He is the younger brother of actor/writer Brian Bloom and actor/producer/writer Scott Bloom.[5]

Mike Bloom
Bloom performing with Jenny Lewis at the Ready Room in 2015.
Background information
Born (1975-04-05) April 5, 1975
Manhasset, New York
InstrumentsGuitar, Lap Steel, Vocals Bass, Keys, Blues Harp
Years active2004–present
Associated actsThe Elected, Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Rachael Yamagata, Johnathan Rice, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, Julian Casablancas (of The Strokes), The Voidz, Whispertown

Biography

Mike was a de facto member of Rilo Kiley from 2004–2005, touring with the band to support their 2004 record, More Adventurous.[6] During this time, he also appeared on several late night TV show performances with the band.

Blake Sennett of Rilo Kiley approached Bloom with home demos which would eventually become 2004's The Elected record, Me First. While in Sennet's home studio one day Blake handed Bloom a lap steel, which was a gift from Jenny Lewis. While Bloom says he had never played one before, he "instantly took to it and what we recorded that day ended up on the first Elected record."[7] Released by Sub Pop, the songs were recorded at Elliott Smith’s studio with Bright Eyes' Mike Mogis and The Postal Service’s Jimmy Tamborello.[8] Bloom co-produced, mixed, and played various instruments on all 3 Elected records, much of which was done during off days on the road with Rilo Kiley, with Mike and Blake’s mobile recording rig.[9] Other contributions or touring members of The Elected included Jason Boesel (of Rilo Kiley),[10] Orenda Fink (of Azure Ray), Daniel Brummel, Michael Runion[11] and more.

Bloom joined Julian Casablancas in 2009 as a touring guitar player in support of Casablancas' solo record, Phrazes for the Young record.[12] He also performed on the Casablancas single "I Like the Night", an original song, written for Azzaro's men's fragrance, Decibel, dB.[13]

Bloom's debut solo album, King Of Circles was released in June 2011 on Rilo Kiley's bassist Pierre de Reeder's label, Little Record Company.[14] The New York Daily News drew comparisons to Harry Nilsson and The Byrds' "70s brand of singer-songwriting folk rock patented on the West Coast" with "scenic guitar work and sumptuous melodies"[15] and "expertly displayed and deceivingly complex acoustic picking."[16] Bloom wrote and played all of the instruments on the record, which also features Jenny Lewis who co-wrote "Butchers Paper"[17] and string arrangements from Bright Eyes' Nate Walcott.[18]

Bloom played guitar, lap steel and vocals, in addition to serving as musical director[19] for Jenny Lewis in support of 2014's The Voyager.[20]

The Elected reunited for a one-off show opening for Morrissey at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2015[21] and then again in 2018 opening for Azure Ray in Los Angeles at their reunion show held at the Lodge Room.[22]

Discography

The Elected

Album Appearances (including Production & Mixing Credits)

Solo
  • Mike Bloom - King Of Circles (2011, Little Record Company)
  • Flower Moon Records Friends and Family Volume 1 (2018, Flower Moon Records)

Film & Television

Compositions

Performances
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References

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  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/verdugo-mw0003155509/credits
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cru1TWtjXIc
  3. https://www.theaquarian.com/2011/06/23/interview-with-blake-sennett-from-the-elected-stepping-back-into-the-light/
  4. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/2902-sun-sun-sun/
  5. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6389598/?ref_=nv_sr_3
  6. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/king-circles-review-mike-bloom-branches-rilo-kiley-recreates-70s-singer-songwriting-article-1.162484#
  7. https://thankfolkforthat.com/interview-mike-blooms-afterthought-to-tour/
  8. https://www.subpop.com/artists/the_elected
  9. https://thankfolkforthat.com/interview-mike-blooms-afterthought-to-tour/
  10. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13828-hustlers-son/
  11. https://www.spin.com/2006/01/elected/
  12. https://www.spikemagazine.com/mike-bloom-king-of-circles.php
  13. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/strokes-frontman-julian-casablancas-stars-230304
  14. https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/05/rilo-kileys-pierre-de-reeder-starts-new-label.html
  15. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/king-circles-review-mike-bloom-branches-rilo-kiley-recreates-70s-singer-songwriting-article-1.162484
  16. https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43911/Mike-Bloom-King-of-Circles/
  17. http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/march/31The_Electeds_Mike_Bloom_Set_Solo_Release.shtml
  18. https://www.nathanielwalcott.com/arrangements/
  19. http://acltv.com/episode/season-40/ryan-adams-jenny-lewis/
  20. https://www.ocregister.com/2015/08/26/jenny-lewis-and-company-soar-at-the-observatory/
  21. http://www.boulderweekly.com/entertainment/music/talk-about-passion/
  22. http://buzzbands.la/2018/01/21/photos-azure-ray-elected-whispertown-lodge-room/
  23. https://www.discogs.com/Rilo-Kiley-Live-At-Fingerprints-EP/release/1306753
  24. https://www.discogs.com/Afroskull-To-Obscurity-And-Beyond/release/5773868
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  26. http://rocknycliveandrecorded.com/listen-to-elle-belles-new-single-knock-on-the-light.html
  27. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7775240/richard-edwards-rollin-rollin-rollin-video
  28. https://ellebellenosignal.bandcamp.com
  29. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0344554/
  30. https://www.discogs.com/Various-Song-One-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/release/9143717
  31. https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/5aa31558a647c
  32. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wSDX/coca-cola-we-are-the-coca-cola-company
  33. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eZucxzJeWs
  34. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtEZaHZ4U2U
  35. https://www.stereogum.com/322211/julian-casablancas-brings-river-of-brakelights-to-fallon/video/
  36. https://www.spin.com/2014/07/jenny-lewis-just-one-of-the-guys-jimmy-fallon-video/
  37. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/saturday-sessions-jenny-lewis-performs-shes-not-me/
  38. https://www.stereogum.com/1717887/watch-jenny-lewis-smooth-self-assured-seth-meyers-performance/video/
  39. http://acltv.com/episode/season-40/ryan-adams-jenny-lewis/
  40. https://www.spin.com/2015/04/jenny-lewis-shes-not-me-late-late-show-watch/
  41. http://townsend-records.co.uk/Rachael+Yamagata
  42. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-02-24. Retrieved 2008-03-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  43. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-05-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  44. http://discogs.com/Jenny-Lewis-With-Watson-Twins-Rabbit-Fur-Coat/release/1531594
  45. http://www.alansemerdjian.com
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