Blake Sennett (born September 22, 1976) is an American musician who served as the lead guitarist for indie rock band Rilo Kiley, as well as the lead singer/lead guitarist for his alt-rock side project the Elected. Currently he leads Night Terrors of 1927 with Jarrod Gorbel. He was born Blake Sennett Swendson in San Diego. He attended La Jolla High School with his Rilo Kiley bandmate Pierre De Reeder.