Bleachers
Jack Antonoff's sax-blasting Jersey heart: every set a Springsteen homage with confetti, played by pop's busiest producer like it's the only band that matters.
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About Bleachers
Bleachers is a pop-rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2013.
Bleachers began in 2013 as a side project for Jack Antonoff, who was still touring as guitarist for fun. at the time; he kept the material secret for about a year before releasing the debut single 'I Wanna Get Better' in February 2014, alongside the band's first tour dates.
Based in New Jersey, the band draws openly on late-1980s and early-1990s American rock and pop, plus the teenage world of John Hughes films, with big drums, saxophone and layered synthesisers behind Antonoff's vocals. The palette gives the songs a widescreen, nostalgic feel even when the lyrics turn personal.
Antonoff remained the only permanent member until 2023, when longtime touring musicians Mikey Freedom Hart, Sean Hutchinson, Evan Smith, Michael Riddleberger and Zem Audu were made official members of the group. The live band is a full ensemble, with horns, and tends to play the material louder and rougher than the recordings.
Five studio albums have followed: Strange Desire (2014, released on RCA Records), Gone Now (2017), Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night (2021), Bleachers (2024) and Everyone for Ten Minutes (2026). In 2024 the band also released A Stranger Desired, a re-recording of that first album.
Antonoff is also one of the more prominent pop producers of the past decade, having worked extensively with other artists, but Bleachers remains the outlet for his own songwriting, much of it rooted in Jersey imagery and family history. The songs range from confessional to defiantly upbeat.
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Questions about Bleachers
What festivals is Bleachers playing in 2027?
Bleachers is booked at 4 festivals we cover: Primavera Sound 2027, Best Kept Secret 2027, Hurricane 2027, Southside 2027.
Is Bleachers on tour?
Yes. Bleachers has 11 shows listed, from Oslo, Norway on Nov 12, 2026 to London, UK on Dec 4, 2026, plus 4 festivals on the page above.
Is Bleachers playing Primavera Sound 2027?
Yes, Bleachers is on the Primavera Sound 2027 lineup, June 2–6, 2027 at Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain. They play Friday, June 4.
Is Bleachers playing Best Kept Secret 2027?
Yes, Bleachers is on the Best Kept Secret 2027 lineup, June 11–13, 2027 at Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands.
Is Bleachers playing Hurricane 2027?
Yes, Bleachers is on the Hurricane 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany. They play Saturday, June 19.
Is Bleachers playing Southside 2027?
Yes, Bleachers is on the Southside 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. They play Friday, June 18.
Where is Bleachers from?
Bleachers is from New Jersey.
Who is in Bleachers?
Bleachers is Jack Antonoff (lead vocals, bass), Zem Audu (saxophone, keyboards), Mikey Freedom Hart (bass, synthesizer), Sean Hutchinson (bass, drums), Michael Riddleberger (drums, sampler) and Evan Smith (saxophone, synthesizer).
When did Bleachers form?
Bleachers formed in Bergen County in 2013.
What was Bleachers's first album?
Bleachers's first album was Strange Desire (2014). The latest is everyone for ten minutes (2026).
What kind of music does Bleachers play?
Bleachers plays pop-rock.
What festivals has Bleachers played before?
Bleachers has played Austin City Limits 2026.