Bleeker are an alternative rock band from Orillia, Ontario, known for explosive live shows and hook-heavy songs that land somewhere between raw power and undeniable accessibility. Fierce, anthemic, and built for the stage, the band has amassed more than 57 million global streams, building a dedicated international audience drawn to their urgency, grit, and chemistry.
Formed by vocalist Taylor Perkins, guitarist (and brother) Cole Perkins, bassist Mike Van Dyk, and drummer Chris Dimas, Bleeker first broke through with their 2016 full-length debut Erase You. The album’s lead single, “Highway,” became a defining moment for the band, topping Canadian rock radio, cracking the U.S. Top 10, and receiving airplay across Europe. The song’s success earned Bleeker a JUNO Award nomination and recognition at the Radio Music Awards, firmly establishing them as a rising force in modern rock.
Momentum continued with the 2024 release Messed Up, which produced the Canadian Top 20 rock singles “Make It Better” and “Let’s Go.” The latter quickly took on a life of its own, becoming a breakout sports anthem. “Let’s Go” soundtracked the 2024 and 2025 NHL Playoffs, was licensed by EA Sports for NHL 25, and appeared in broadcast coverage of the UEFA European Championships, including England’s team montage. The track has since been adopted as an official in-arena hype song by NHL teams including the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, while also earning prominent editorial playlist support on Spotify across the U.S., Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Austria, and Ireland.
In early 2025, Bleeker signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Downtown Music Publishing, followed by the release of the EP Fuck You I’m Leaving. The project included the single “Hey Man,” which reached #12 on Canada’s National Rock Chart, while the EP’s title track quickly became a live show centerpiece, a cathartic, full-room sing-along that underscores the band’s growing connection with audiences.
Bleeker will release their third full-length album in 2026, with the lead single “Great Unknown” arriving in April ahead of the full album release in October. Still secretive about the title, the record represents the band at their most focused and uncompromising, it is gritty, hard-hitting, and emotionally charged. It captures a group firing on all cylinders, unfiltered and unapologetic, pushing their sound forward without sacrificing the big hooks that first drew listeners in.
A relentless touring act, Bleeker have performed extensively across North America and Europe, appearing at major festivals and sharing stages with artists including The Struts, Papa Roach, Airbourne, Dinosaur Pile-Up, and Sublime with Rome. These performances have cemented their reputation as a powerhouse live band and continue to fuel their rise beyond Canada’s borders. As they enter their next album cycle, Bleeker stand poised as one of Canada’s most compelling and export-ready voices in contemporary alternative rock.