Alex Bleeker Explained

Alex Bleeker
Birth Name:Alexander William Bleeker
Birth Date:28 July 1986
Birth Place:New Jersey, U.S.
Years Active:2009–present
Associated Acts:Real Estate

Alexander William Bleeker[1] (born July 28, 1986) is an American musician. He is best known as the bassist and occasional lead vocalist of the indie rock band Real Estate, with whom he has recorded six studio albums. He is also the frontman and primary recording artist of the indie rock band Alex Bleeker and the Freaks, with who he has recorded three studio albums.[2]

In 2024, Bleeker co-authored the book, Taste in Music: Eating on Tour with Indie Musicians, which was listed among Pitchfork's "Best Music Books of 2024."[3]

Early life and personal life

Bleeker was born in New Jersey and raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey.[4] He attended Ridgewood High School with two of his Real Estate bandmates, Martin Courtney and Matt Mondanile.[5] [6] After graduating from high school, he studied at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont.[7] Bleeker currently resides in Bolinas, California.

Discography

with Real Estate

with Alex Bleeker and the Freaks

Solo

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Repertory Search > Songs by Writer > Alexander William Bleeker>. SESAC. April 29, 2017.
  2. Web site: Sacher. Andrew. Alex Bleeker and the Freaks releasing 'Country Agenda,' going on tour (dates, video, stream). BrooklynVegan. December 14, 2015. September 15, 2015.
  3. Web site: The Best Music Books of 2024 . Pitchfork. November 22, 2024. November 22, 2024.
  4. Web site: Real Estate Jams. Schnipper. Matthew. The Fader. April 29, 2017.
  5. Web site: Ridgewood, N.J.: Why Here? Why Now? . NPR.org . August 13, 2010 . February 15, 2016.
  6. Mushinske, Joram. "Real Estate bassist Alex Bleeker talks about the band’s Ridgewood roots", The Record (Bergen County), June 11, 2018. Accessed October 17, 2018. "Founding members Martin Courtney (vocals/guitar), Matt Mondanile (guitar/vocals) and Bleeker first met in elementary school and became closer friends at George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood. '"We would all play together in basements and open mic nights at Ridgewood High School along with [current Real Estate guitarist] Julian Lynch and other friends,' Bleeker recalls"
  7. Web site: Alex Bleeker & The Freaks: California Dreaming : Articles . Relix.com . December 9, 2015 . January 6, 2016.
  8. Web site: Alex Bleeker & the Freaks - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits . . 209 . February 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: Fred. Thomas . How Far Away - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits . . May 28, 2013 . February 15, 2016.
  10. Web site: Timothy. Monger . Country Agenda - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits . . October 16, 2015 . January 6, 2016.
  11. Web site: Alex Bleeker - These Days. Discogs. April 12, 2010 . en. March 21, 2018.
  12. Web site: Alex Bleeker - From The Archives Vol. 1. Discogs. en. March 21, 2018.
  13. Web site: Alex Bleeker - Heaven On The Faultline. Bandcamp. en. March 7, 2021.

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