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American musician (born 1986)

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Alex Bleeker
Bleeker performing with Real Estate at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland in 2014Bleeker performing with Real Estate at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland in 2014
Background information
Birth nameAlexander William Bleeker
Born (1986-07-28) July 28, 1986 (age 38)
New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Bass
  • guitar
  • vocals
Years active2009–present
Websitebleekerandthefreaks.blogspot.com
Musical artist

Alexander William Bleeker (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.

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."

Early life and personal life

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

Bleeker performing with Alex Bleeker and the Freaks at Saylestock in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 2015

Discography

with Real Estate

with Alex Bleeker and the Freaks

  • Alex Bleeker and the Freaks (2009)
  • How Far Away (2013)
  • Country Agenda (2015)

Solo

  • These Days (7" Group Tightener, 2010)
  • From the Archives Vol. 1 (7" Modern Country Records, 2011)
  • Heaven On The Faultline (Night Bloom Records, 2021)

References

  1. "Repertory Search > Songs by Writer > Alexander William Bleeker>". SESAC. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  2. Sacher, Andrew (September 15, 2015). "Alex Bleeker and the Freaks releasing 'Country Agenda,' going on tour (dates, video, stream)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  3. "The Best Music Books of 2024". Pitchfork. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. Schnipper, Matthew. "Real Estate Jams". The Fader. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  5. "Ridgewood, N.J.: Why Here? Why Now?". NPR.org. August 13, 2010. Retrieved 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 Julian Lynch and other friends,' Bleeker recalls"
  7. "Alex Bleeker & The Freaks: California Dreaming : Articles". Relix.com. December 9, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. "Alex Bleeker & the Freaks - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. 209. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  9. Thomas, Fred (May 28, 2013). "How Far Away - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  10. Monger, Timothy (October 16, 2015). "Country Agenda - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. "Alex Bleeker - These Days". Discogs. April 12, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  12. "Alex Bleeker - From The Archives Vol. 1". Discogs. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  13. "Alex Bleeker - Heaven On The Faultline". Bandcamp. Retrieved March 7, 2021.

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Real Estate
Martin Courtney
Alex Bleeker
Julian Lynch
Matt Kallman
Sammi Niss
Matt Mondanile
Etienne Pierre Duguay
Jonah Maurer
Jackson Pollis
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