Tirika Bloom is a Puget Sound, Washington based duo consisting of Rick Feuer & Justina (aka Tina) Ridges.
The duo is dedicated to focusing exclusively on songwriting, studio production, and recording and releasing genre bending original works.
Late bloomers, Tirika Bloom will officially release their debut EP, Wherever Forever, on July 16, 2026. They self-describe Wherever Forever as Soul infused electronic music with a modern spin. Learn more about Rick and Tina’s background and influences below.
Tina
Singer/Songwriter
Justina “Tina” Ridges is a singer-songwriter born in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Her love of music is shaped by her musician parents, and the sounds of R&B, Funk, Gospel, Classic Rock, and Folk, that filled their home or soundtracked family trips down the Seward Highway. Her musical journey as a solo artist, includes the release of two albums of original music, Live to Love and Love Love and live performances at Hard Rock Café and Puget Sound regional venues. Tina is partnered with Rick Feuer to form the duo Tirika Bloom.
Rick
Keyboardist/Producer
Rick Feuer is a Las Vegas–born, later L.A.-based keyboardist/producer whose connection to music began in a family of professional touring and studio musicians. Influenced by jazz, funk, R&B, and classic studio craft, he developed his sound through years of experimentation, performance, and production. His recording and touring career includes work with The 5th Dimension, Nell Carter, Greg Walker (Santana), and his original band Rumbling Fish. Now based in the Seattle area, he has joined Tina in creating the new and exciting sound of Tirika Bloom.