whatever mike

fka michael blume whatever mike (they/them) is a genre- and gender-defying artist creating what they call Hope Pop—a heartfelt blend of alternative R&B, soul, pop, and folk. Their new EP Everything to Gain explores healing, devotion, and queer spirituality, holding space for both light and shadow, joy, and complexity. With soulful vocals and hypnotic production, whatever mike invites listeners into deep reflection and connection. Many listeners describe the experience of whatever mike’s live show as “queer church.” whatever mike has gained over 22 million streams across platforms, toured nationally including performances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Governors Ball, and has been featured in national press including Billboard, Wonderland, and Nylon. They have also collaborated with queer icons Shea Couleé and Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and will be touring this summer with trailblazing artist Alok Vaid-Menon.