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Blossoms: "Some people think it might be a stupid idea..."

A stolen gorilla. A dancefloor-slaying fifth album. And a love for the ridiculous. Blossoms are back, and they’ve brought Gary with them.

by Martyn Young12 Sept 2024

Blossoms: "Some people think it might be a stupid idea..."

BLOSSOMS: "SOME PEOPLE THINK IT MIGHT BE A STUPID IDEA..."

A stolen gorilla. A dancefloor-slaying fifth album. And a love for the ridiculous. Blossoms are back, and they’ve brought Gary with them.

12 Sept 2024•By Martyn Young
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News24 Sept 2026

Blossoms have announced album launch shows in Stockport and Middlesbrough

News18 Sept 2026

Blossoms have unveiled their Jack O’Connell-starring ‘Husband’ video

Film & TV30 Sept 2026

‘SNL UK’ has announced Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo as its next hosts

Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo will front ‘SNL UK’ in October, with Sasha Keable, the Streets and Blossoms joining as musical guests.

News7 Sept 2026

Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month line-up runs from Blossoms to Beabadoobee, Rachel Chinouriri and more

News7 Sept 2026

Blossoms have added a Leeds arena date to their winter tour

News25 Jun 2026

Blossoms' homecoming just got bigger with a second Co-op Live show

News18 Jun 2026

Blossoms have announced ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ and shared a Maya Jama-starring video for ‘Meet Me In Love’

News3 Jun 2026

Reading & Leeds has added Villanelle, Beth McCarthy and more to its 2026 bill

Features & interviews

Features29 Apr 2022

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Features29 Apr 2022

The Cut: Holly Humberstone, MUNA, Let's Eat Grandma and the best new tracks of the week

Features12 Sept 2024

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Blossoms: "If I tried to write a love song like 'Care For' seven years ago, I might not have had the balls to put it out"

Already firmly established at indie’s top table, Blossoms’ fourth album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ is their defining statement.

by Martyn Young29 Apr 2022

Blossoms: "If I tried to write a love song like 'Care For' seven years ago, I might not have had the balls to put it out"

BLOSSOMS: "IF I TRIED TO WRITE A LOVE SONG LIKE 'CARE FOR' SEVEN YEARS AGO, I MIGHT NOT HAVE HAD THE BALLS TO PUT IT OUT"

Already firmly established at indie’s top table, Blossoms’ fourth album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ is their defining statement.

29 Apr 2022•By Martyn Young

Album & live reviews

Reviews18 Sept 2024

Blossoms - Gary

Live24 Nov 2022

It's about time Blossoms got their dues at pop's top table as they dazzle at Edinburgh's O2 Academy

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Blossoms - Ribbon Around The Bomb

Live11 Oct 2021

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News18 Sept 2026

Blossoms have unveiled their Jack O’Connell-starring ‘Husband’ video

News7 Sept 2026

Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month line-up runs from Blossoms to Beabadoobee, Rachel Chinouriri and more

News24 Sept 2026

Blossoms have announced album launch shows in Stockport and Middlesbrough

Blossoms have announced four intimate October shows to celebrate ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’.

News7 Sept 2026

Blossoms have added a Leeds arena date to their winter tour

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Film & TV30 Sept 2026

‘SNL UK’ has announced Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo as its next hosts

Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo will front ‘SNL UK’ in October, with Sasha Keable, the Streets and Blossoms joining as musical guests.

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News24 Sept 2026

Blossoms have announced album launch shows in Stockport and Middlesbrough

Blossoms have announced four intimate October shows to celebrate ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’.

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News18 Sept 2026

Blossoms have unveiled their Jack O’Connell-starring ‘Husband’ video

Blossoms’ fourth ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ single comes with a Tom Ogden-directed video in which Jack O’Connell makes cottage pie.

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Features27 Apr 2018

Blossoms: "I guess it's more the sort of thing Alex Turner would write..."

Features16 Dec 2016

Blossoms: All eyes on us

Features5 Aug 2016

Blossoms: "It's 2016. We want to sound as modern as we can"

Live16 Sept 2021

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Reviews30 Jan 2020

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Live27 Aug 2017

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News18 Jun 2026

Blossoms have announced ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ and shared a Maya Jama-starring video for ‘Meet Me In Love’

News3 Jun 2026

Reading & Leeds has added Villanelle, Beth McCarthy and more to its 2026 bill

News21 Apr 2026

Blossoms have shared ‘Joke About Divorce’, a pop song born from bad timing

News7 Sept 2026

Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month line-up runs from Blossoms to Beabadoobee, Rachel Chinouriri and more

Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah’s new lunchtime show will host the month every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm, with each act taking on a cover alongside their own songs.

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News7 Sept 2026

Blossoms have added a Leeds arena date to their winter tour

The First Direct Arena show on 3rd December is on general sale now, with 'Songs From The Wedding Cake' due on 2nd October.

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News25 Jun 2026

Blossoms' homecoming just got bigger with a second Co-op Live show

General sale starts at 9:30am on Friday 26th June.

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News18 Jun 2026

Blossoms have announced ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ and shared a Maya Jama-starring video for ‘Meet Me In Love’

It also features a guest appearance from Declan McKenna on ‘Additional Driver’.

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News3 Jun 2026

Reading & Leeds has added Villanelle, Beth McCarthy and more to its 2026 bill

Dylan John Thomas and Fiona-Lee are also among the latest additions.

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News21 Apr 2026

Blossoms have shared ‘Joke About Divorce’, a pop song born from bad timing

Boys.

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News25 Jun 2025

Inhaler, Fontaines D.C., Blossoms and more have teamed up with CALM for a new charity t-shirt line

CALM launches 'Lifelines' charity t-shirt collection featuring hopeful song lyrics from Blossoms, Inhaler, Fontaines DC, and Tom Walker.

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News4 Jun 2025

Blossoms and Inhaler have announced a charity show at Komedia Bath for CALM

Blossoms and Inhaler will perform at Bath's Komedia on June 26th to raise funds for suicide prevention charity CALM.

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News1 Apr 2025

Blossoms have released their new single 'The Honeymoon' ahead of a 'Gary' deluxe edition

The Manchester band unveils new track 'The Honeymoon' ahead of their expanded album release featuring additional content in May.

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News2 Dec 2024

Blossoms have confirmed two new headline shows in Aylesbury and Wolverhampton for 2025

The chart-topping indie band will play two new headline shows in Aylesbury and Wolverhampton during spring 2025.

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News25 Nov 2024

The Last Dinner Party, Blossoms, Wunderhorse, Hard Life and CMAT are among the first names for Truck 2025

The Oxfordshire music festival will host a four-day event at Hill Farm next July.

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News31 Oct 2024

Delights have shared frustrated new single 'What's On Your Mind' ahead of their Blossoms support slot

The track arrives ahead of their debut album 'If Heaven Looks A Little Like This', set for release in January 2025.

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News22 Oct 2024

Blossoms have announced three headline shows for summer 2025

The band will perform in Delamere Forest, Derby, and Scarborough, with support acts including The Coral and Inhaler.

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Reviews18 Sept 2024

Blossoms - Gary

'Gary' is the most fun you'll have with any band in 2024.

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News17 Sept 2024

Blossoms have announced a 5-night Manchester residency ahead of new album 'Gary'

The run will see the band perform at various venues across the city, including Manchester Academy, O2 Ritz, Albert Hall, O2 Victoria Warehouse, and O2 Apollo.

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Features12 Sept 2024

Blossoms: "Some people think it might be a stupid idea..."

A stolen gorilla. A dancefloor-slaying fifth album. And a love for the ridiculous. Blossoms are back, and they’ve brought Gary with them.

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News19 Aug 2024

Blossoms announce UK tour dates in support of new album 'Gary'

The band will play 20 shows across the UK and Ireland, with tickets going on sale this Friday (23rd August).

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News24 Jul 2024

Blossoms reckon with expectations on their new single, 'Perfect Me': "It's about this perfect being that doesn't exist"

The band's new album is out in September.

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News10 Jul 2024

Blossoms are taking on Radiohead, Lady Gaga and more for 'Gary (Covers Edition)'

The album also features covers of songs by Whitney Houston, The Real Thing, Mario, Neil Diamond, Caroline Polachek, and Bob Marley.

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News3 Jun 2024

Blossoms have announced their new album, 'Gary'

The record features two songs co-written with CMAT.

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News1 May 2024

Blossoms have released their new single 'What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?', featuring Everton manager Sean Dyche and an 8-foot high stolen fibreglass gorilla

Rumours Sean is planning to sign Gary for next season appear premature.

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