Thomas Zander Bleck

Thomas Zander Bleck (born 1985), known professionally as Zander Bleck, is an American recording artist, vocalist, and songwriter.

Zander Bleck
Born1985 (age 35–36)
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, US
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresRock, electro, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsInterscope, 2101 Records Rainbow Music
Websitewww.zanderbleck.com

Early life

Bleck was born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and went to Voorhees High School.

Career

After high school, he began modeling internationally[1] and simultaneously started his first band “Monument”. In 2008, he left the band and began focusing on solo work.[2] In 2009, Bleck self-released an EP titled Zander Bleck. Soon after, he lent his vocals to A&R Nima Nasseri for a remake of the Tears for Fears classic "Everybody Wants to Rule The World". Released on Star 69 Records, the track peaked at #5 on the Billboard Dance Charts.[3]

Following the first album, Bleck collaborated with Holly Knight, on the song “Temptation”.[4][5][6] The song caught the attention of producer RedOne leading to a recording contract with Interscope Records.[7]

In 2012, Bleck released Temptation, his first single on Interscope, produced by RedOne and another single, Bring It On which was produced by Mutt Lange. In 2014, Bleck left Interscope following reorganization of the company.

In 2017, Bleck independently released his single, “Alive”.[8][9]

Bleck was featured on the cover of EILE Magazine in August 2017.[10]

In 2018, Bleck released "Mercy me".[11]

References
  1. "Zander Bleck biography at Celebs101.com". www.celebs101.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  2. "Zander Bleck Talks to PCM - UNskinny Pop". unskinnypop.com. June 14, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  3. "Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  4. "ZANDER BLECK is still Alive". weChameleon.
  5. "Interscope Recording Artist Zander Bleck Releases Video For Debut Single 'Temptation'". starpulse.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  6. "Interscope Recording Artist ZANDER BLECK Unleashes "Temptation" Remixes EP on iTunes - QUEER ME UP". queermeup.com. May 2, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  7. "Zander Bleck - Bionic Egg". bionicegg.com. April 21, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  8. Branson, Emily (July 18, 2017). "SOTD: Zander Bleck // Alive". mytacismmusic.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  9. Gonda, Christopher. "ZANDER BLECK is "Alive"! Artist Returns with New Single and Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  10. "EILE Magazine August 2017 (Vol. 5, Issue 1)". issuu.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  11. Marzovilla, Julia. "Zander Bleck Goes From Doing Laundry to Rocking Out in New 'Mercy Me' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
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