Q&A: Kid Bloom is Back With “Feels Like Forever”
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY RACHEL LANE ☆
Photo by Belks
Kid Bloom, aka Lennon Kloser, is back with his new single “Feels Like Forever” – a groovy Yacht Rock tune that makes you want to dance around your kitchen while also contemplating the existential dread of repetitive days and burnout. The contrast is sharp, but the track is undeniably fun.
Picture this: it's a normal day recording in the studio, working on a new song, when the legendary David Paich of Toto walks in and insists on playing keys for the track. That's exactly what happened with “Feels Like Forever.” For Kloser, the collaboration with Paich was a surreal and full circle experience that connected him with his father’s love for Toto.
“Feels Like Forever” is the first look at his new album, coming later in 2026. He describes the project as a “return to his roots,” focusing on making music that feels authentic to him. You can expect this new era to be fun, full of energy, and to cut deep.
We sat down with Kid Bloom to discuss his new single “Feels Like Forever” and this next chapter of music!
Photo by Belks
LUNA: How is your summer going? What have you been up to besides music stuff?
KID BLOOM: Honestly, this summer has been quite an interesting one for me. I have been, like, holed up in the studio. I wish I did do a little bit more of the “California summer,” like go to the beach and stuff like that. I've been hibernating this summer, which is annoying. Winter is gonna be my season! I'm trying to take a little trip for my birthday next month to Majorca, Spain. It looks really nice over there, and it is apparently affordable!
LUNA: Let's talk about your new song “Feels Like Forever”! It's your first release since you put out Inner Light last February. How does it feel to be releasing music again? Are there any nerves?
KID BLOOM: Honestly, nothing but nerves. I'm very nervous and anxious about it. I've been told that anxiety and excitement are the same thing, which I think is bullsh*t, because they feel very different. Making music is the only thing I love to do but then it also drives me crazy. It's like a complete dichotomy. I’m very excited to also get back on the road and play. “Feels Like Forever” is a really fun song and I’m excited to come back with something that is fun.
LUNA: I agree it is very fun. Lyrically it does contrast a bit. I read that it delves into emotional burnout and feeling stuck in time. Was there a specific moment for you that brought those feelings to the surface?
KID BLOOM: That's mainly the reason why I like this song, because it's fun, but also like you were saying, it’s about feeling like you're in purgatory. That's how I would describe it. I don't want to say it's about depression, because I think we all feel a little bit stuck sometimes. It’s more so that self-induced purgatory.
LUNA: I've noticed a lot of artists have expressed feeling that way, so it is definitely relatable. There is a lot that happens behind the scenes in the music industry that fans don’t get to see. Can you lift that veil a bit to give readers an idea of what can drive burnout for artists?
KID BLOOM: I think it's important to not overthink, which is what I’m learning in this process. One of my favorite quotes is “Thinking ruins everything,” and it’s totally true. That's part of the burnout, being lost in your critical side. If you’re a college professor, obviously being critical makes sense, but for music, art and films, magic happens when you don't put yourself in a worry tornado of “Is this good?” and “Do I have to do this?” and so on.
As far as that purgatory feeling goes, I really like “Feels Like Forever” because I let it out and didn't think all too much about it. Funny enough, the lyrics were like mumbles that were already there. I find that when I’m playing the song, and I open my mouth to sing something, sure it's gonna sound like a mumble at first, but then when I listen back to it, there are a lot of lyrics already in there. Overthinking is like a callous on your creative endeavours.
LUNA: Are there things that you personally do when you feel yourself getting into that headspace of overthinking?
KID BLOOM: Smoke cigarettes. I have to be careful because I get into a self deprecating mode when that happens. I’m learning to let go in this process.
LUNA: You’ve worked with many iconic artists in your career, like producing for Maroon 5 and Jesse Rutherford, and now collabing David Paich of Toto, who plays keys on “Feels Like Forever.” How did that come about?
KID BLOOM: That’s probably my favorite thing, I keep forgetting about that. It pulls on my heart strings, he’s a legend. A buddy of mine who is mastering my album, works at David Paich’s studio, and he was there working on one of the songs and Paich walked in the room and said “I want to play on this,” so he did.
My dad is from Austria, and when he was 18 or so, him and his buddies rented a car and drove hours to go see Toto and he was telling me how surreal it is that he has a son who’s worked with one of the band members. It's cool and sappy for me. I grew up on those songs and shared that with my father, it’s crazy.
LUNA: Does that kind of stuff ever get old? You are clearly still in awe of this, but when you meet and work with people like that, do you think “holy sh*t”?
KID BLOOM: I’m really only starstruck by that generation of music. ‘80s, ‘70s, and those in the ‘60s that are still alive. I’m in awe of that music, it was such a different criteria back then compared to nowadays. I think it made for the most timeless music of all time.
LUNA: How important is collaboration in your writing and recording process?
KID BLOOM: I love it. It’s when I have the most fun.
LUNA: Walk me through a day in the studio with you. Who’s there with you? What’s the setup like? What snacks do you have?
KID BLOOM: I have two modes in the studio. One is writing, which is just either sitting with a guitar or at the piano and chugging away for hours. On this record, I didn’t want to go into the production phase until I had songs that I really liked. On the production side, I'm basically bouncing around the place, plugging sh*t in, plugging sh*t out, and trying to make sounds that I find inspiring. On this album, interestingly enough, it was more about the songwriting than anything else. You’ve got to have fun with production as well, It's really a big part of it. A day in the studio varies tremendously. Either I'm holed up on the computer or I'm running around, trying to get as silly as I can with all the gear.
LUNA: What three words would you use to describe the vibes of this new era of your music?
KID BLOOM: I want to be energetic in the cycle of releases so definitely energy, especially in the live shows. I also want it to be deep and fun. Energy, deep, fun.
LUNA: “Feels Like Forever” is the first look at your third album that is coming later in 2026. Can you tell us anything about the album?
KID BLOOM: Something I’ve really enjoyed is being a student of classic songwriting. I think the album is really cool because I’m in touch with my roots. I think there was a period there where I was making what other people wanted to hear, which is a classic response you get from musicians. This time, I made what I wanted to hear and feel.
LUNA: I’ve heard this question asked in other interviews, and I think it's really cool, so I’m going to ask you. What is one song that exists, that you wish you wrote?
KID BLOOM: Oh, such a good one. “What a Fool Believes” by Michael McDonald, that song is probably the scariest song ever written. There are so many great songs. My favorite song by The Beatles is “A Day In The Life.”
