Gloom Balloon stands as an intriguing and uniquely expressive project in the independent music scene, captivating listeners with a blend of lo-fi pop, psychedelic elements, and introspective lyrics. The creative brain behind Gloom Balloon is Patrick Tape Fleming, a musician known for his work with the indie rock band The Poison Control Center. Through Gloom Balloon, Fleming embarks on a deeply personal journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and existential musings, all while experimenting with sound to create a distinctive auditory experience.

The project's discography showcases a compelling evolution in sound and storytelling, with notable releases that include "The One Burnt Out Light on the Christmas Tree," and "Drying the Eyes of the Goddess of Gloom, Underneath the Stars and the Moon." These titles, alongside evocatively named tracks such as "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Disaster/Fix the Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode to Bill Doss)" and "She Was the One That Got Away," reflect Gloom Balloon's penchant for poetic narratives and experimental music-making. Reflecting on love, both lost and found, in "All My Feelings for You" and examining the nuances of affection across distances in "Long Distance Love (Waterloo Sunset) [feat. Mumbi Kasumba]," the project weaves together thematic and musical complexities that invite listeners into Fleming's richly emotional and sonically diverse world.

Genres

Iowa Indie

Latest Release

The One Burnt Out Light on the Christmas Tree

Gloom Balloon

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released November 27, 2020