Irish artist Blooms Returns With Haunting New Track 'Text Me When You Get Home'

Blooms first burst onto the scene in 2014 with her dark blend of electro-pop and debut EP, ‘If’. The Irish born artist has won the acclaim of the likes of Wonderland Magazine, Noisey, Complex and Clash Magazine. With very few releases over the last few years, Blooms is back with a new deeply personal track ‘Text Me When You Get Home’. The haunting track reflects upon women’s safety, a theme that has been in the public eye of late in the UK.

Blooms’ new track highlights the hard-hitting reality of all the actions that women and girls feel they must take themselves to try and stay safe in a culture of male harassment and violence against them. The murder of Sarah Everard and more recently Sabina Ness appalled the whole nation and ignited protests and calls for reform in a society where women are told to change their behaviour instead of the men committing the assaults.

Blooms’ silvery vocals float across glistening synths creating a chilling soundscape that capture the track’s themes. An empowering offering that many will relate to, this is an inspiring and authentic comeback for the artist.

‘Text Me When You Get Home’ is slated for release on November 4th. Blooms’ next EP is expected in early 2022.

What’s your story as an artist?

My story. I started writing when I was about 11. All through school I knew I wanted to work in music. When I left school I put my time into gaining experience recording first demos, I worked in a small studio briefly and in the years that followed I tried to learn as much as I could about the industry. I studied music at Uni for a year but it wasn’t until 2014 that I put out my first EP under the name Blooms. It did well and I spent a couple of years doing that full time. Life got in the way a bit for both myself and bandmates at the time and so since then I’ve spent my time growing as a person and starting a family whilst still dipping in and out of music projects – featuring on friends work etc. After some time away I had written new music and decided it felt like the right time for a comeback!

What do you want your music to communicate?

I just want it to feel honest and open. I like to draw inspiration from personal experience and I like to write about feelings we can all relate to.

What are some sources of inspiration for your storytelling?

I grew up in a small town and the isolation of that has always been hugely influential. I like space in songs. I don’t like anything to feel too hectic. My own life and relationships inspire me, my friend’s relationships, people.

Who is an artist that you look up to more than others today?

I’m a big James Blake fan. I love how versatile he is as a writer and producer. His new album is great but I equally love the tracks he wrote for beyonce, the work he’s done with Travis Scott. He keeps it interesting while holding onto this signature style.

What’s the record or artist that made you realize you wanted to be an artist?

Honestly, probably The Spice Girls in the beginning. I wanted to be a pop star but as I got older I was really influenced by Imogen Heap, Sheryl Crow and James Blake’s first album really pushed me to write that first Blooms EP.

Tell us about your latest release ‘Text Me When You Get Home’ and how it came about?

I was completely shocked by the Sarah Everard story. I think it was just so raw and real for everyone. I don’t live in London now but I used to. I lived in cities all through my twenties and I never gave walking alone a second thought. When I was reading the story I just felt compelled to write something. I never intended to turn it into anything but a friend heard it and suggested we make a video and so it went from there.

What inspires your sound?

For me, in the beginning, it was about creating space, room to be absorbed in the mood of the track. I was also heavily influenced by other electronic musicians but I also grew up listening to pop music and to singer/songwriter types so it’s a weird combination. I’ve worked with a few amazing producers over the years and so their influence is just as important. My producer, Sim, brings complete magic to my songs. He just knows the Blooms sound now and we don’t even have to discuss how a track should sound.

What’s your favorite tune of yours?

Oooh, I think Skin will always hold a special place in my heart because it was the first Blooms track and it did great things for me.

Where are some things you really want to accomplish as an artist?

I’m yet to make an album and if I could do that by next summer I would feel like I’ve really achieved something. I would also love to play some festivals because it has been too long.

Favorite lyric you ever wrote?

“There’s a space on your chest / where you call me to rest / when I’m not being kind to myself / and the arms that wrap ’round / all the spaces you’ve found / that you love but I just haven’t yet” from a new track

Was there ever a moment when you felt like giving up?

Not only felt it but did it. In 2016 we just disbanded Blooms and I started making music under the name Lilac Glass. It just became too difficult but that break was necessary and there was growing to be done so no regrets.