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Documented collaborators

Gloom Balloon is a Des Moines-based musical project led by Patrick Tape Fleming, renowned for its elaborate, instrument-rich arrangements and a home-recording sensibility. Over the years, collaborators have helped mold a sound that blends indie pop, chamber pop, folk, and psychedelic elements into a distinctive, if bittersweet, soundscape described by critics as a “sad psychedelic dance party.”

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Documented collaborators

Driven by a DIY ethos and a rotating lineup, Gloom Balloon has drawn attention from notable outlets for its creative approach and unexpected turns. The project’s music sits at the intersection of intimate vocal storytelling and expansive arrangements, inviting listeners to lose themselves in melodic detail and mood-driven production.

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Below you’ll find a detailed biography, highlights from the discography, and information on upcoming appearances. We’ll help you secure your seats or streams with straightforward, no-nonsense options.

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Biographical notes, discography highlights, and tour information are presented here to help fans in the Midwest and beyond connect with Gloom Balloon. For updates, follow official channels and Bandcamp pages linked below. We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy access to music, shows, and official content.

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Documented collaborators

  • New music frequently appears on Bandcamp, alongside official site updates and external links.
  • While 2025 tour dates aren’t publicly confirmed, historical live runs have centered in Iowa and the Midwest, with past performances in Des Moines and surrounding venues.
  • Social links direct you to official profiles for ongoing engagement, streaming, and news as they come.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Secure your seats and keep an eye on announcements—Gloom Balloon offers a unique live experience and a rich studio catalog that rewards careful listening.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Gloom Balloon

  • Biography and career: Des Moines-based project led by Patrick Tape Fleming (with collaborators over the years), known for elaborate, instrument-rich arrangements and home-recorded approaches.
  • Genre and style: A fusion of indie pop, chamber pop, folk, and psychedelic elements described as a 'sad psychedelic dance party' in contemporary coverage.
  • Complete discography (albums, most recent first): 2020 So Bergman Uses Bach To Get His Point Across, I Feel Like I Have Chosen Rock But At What A Cost; 2017 Drying the Eyes of the Goddess of Gloom, Underneath the Stars and the Moon; 2015 The Songs That Couldn't Swim (A Collection of Demos); 2013 You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Disaster/Fix The Sunshine (An Ode for Bill Doss) pts 1-7.
  • Top singles/hits (most recent first, with chart info): Long Distance Love (Waterloo Sunset) (2020); All My Feelings for You (2020); Don’t Call It a Comeback (2020) — none appear to have charted on major mainstream charts.
  • Major awards/achievements: SPIN described Gloom Balloon as 'full of surprises' and the project received prominent press coverage; 2020 material garnered placement on Music Defined’s year-end list for top songs (Don’t Call It A Comeback).
  • Social media presence: Active on Bandcamp with links to Facebook and Tumblr; maintains an official site and Bandcamp discography pages.

The records

Gloom Balloon Discography

  • So Bergman Uses Back To Get His Point Across, I Feel Like I Have Chosen Rock But At What A Cost
    2020 · Grand Phony
  • Drying the Eyes of the Goddess of Gloom, Underneath the Stars and the Moon
    2017
  • The Songs That Couldn't Swim (A Collection of Demos)
    2015 · Maximum Ames Records
  • You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Disaster/Fix The Sunshine (An ode for Bill Doss) pts 1-7
    2013 · Maximum Ames Records

The hits

Top Gloom Balloon Songs

  • Long Distance Love (Waterloo Sunset) [feat. Mumbi Kasumba]
    2020 · N/A
  • All My Feelings for You
    2020 · N/A
  • Don’t Call It a Comeback
    2020 · N/A
  • The One Burnt Out Light on the Christmas Tree
    2020 · N/A
  • Libras Don’t Like To Be Alone (Except Logan)
    2020 · N/A
  • The Science of Love Minus Harry Harlow
    2013 · N/A
  • She Was the One That Got Away
    2013 · N/A

Biographical notes, discography highlights, and tour information are presented here to help fans in the Midwest and beyond connect with Gloom Balloon. For updates, follow official channels and Bandcamp pages linked below. We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy access to music, shows, and official content.

  • New music frequently appears on Bandcamp, alongside official site updates and external links.
  • While 2025 tour dates aren’t publicly confirmed, historical live runs have centered in Iowa and the Midwest, with past performances in Des Moines and surrounding venues.
  • Social links direct you to official profiles for ongoing engagement, streaming, and news as they come.

Secure your seats and keep an eye on announcements—Gloom Balloon offers a unique live experience and a rich studio catalog that rewards careful listening.

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