18/06/23 - Bloom Magazine X NCTJ Diploma

Mary Quant is remembered as a fashion revolutionary in Glasgow’s latest Kelvingrove exhibit, now open to the public.

09/06/23 - NCTJ Diploma

A new branch of social-media-famous brand, Astrid & Miyu, has opened in Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square.

09/06/23 - NCTJ Diploma

These are challenging times to start a magazine. Following Covid-19 and with dwindling advertising revenues, publishers are struggling. DC Thomson is just one company planning job cuts and closures.

09/06/23 - Bloom Magazine X NCTJ Diploma

Cinemasters: Wes Anderson, the latest season at Glasgow Film Theatre (one of many similar programmes currently celebrating the filmmaker), is a reminder of the director’s resonance before Asteroid City hits screens on June 23rd. 

09/06/23 - Bloom Magazine X NCTJ Diploma

Over 64% of musicians are struggling to make ends meet. 

According to the Music Industry Investigation Report from the Creative Independent, earning enough to survive is challenging for most artists.

08/06/23 - Bloom Magazine X NCTJ Diploma

Harry Styles fans are known for their commitment to fashion. From elaborately coordinated outfits to glittery accessories, concert-goers bring their A-game to every show and leave a trail of feathers behind them.

09/06/24 - Bloom Magazine X NCTJ Diploma

Annie Taylor is not one woman but a band. ‘Ride High’ is their newest single, and it came out on June 2nd in advance of their eagerly-anticipated forthcoming LP, Inner Smile, which will be released early next month.

09/06/23 - NCTJ Diploma

Given mermaidcore, Netflix and Halle Bailey, how are mermaids faring today?

22/11/22 - Bloom Magazine

* PR sample/gifted product *

Lately, I’ve been looking for a new cleanser, so I decided to give Murad’s Prebiotic 4-in-1 MultiCleanser a go, and it’s slotted seamlessly into my skincare routine.

24/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

If mental illness is invisible, how can it translate on screen? Where novels allow readers to delve into a character’s psyche, movies are automatically limited.

19/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

A “universal language”, music has long-been considered the world’s most popular art-form. With clear and abundant mental health benefits, it’s no wonder music is so universally loved and widespread.

23/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

Every May, the gossip about who’s wearing what to the Met Gala is unavoidable. But, at this year’s event, one dress was talked about more than most.

19/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

Opened in February 2022, Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature spotlights the children’s author, covering her drawings, beloved characters, and conservation efforts in meticulous detail. A National Trust collaboration, the V&A’s latest major exhibition holds environmentalism at its core.

19/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

Unfortunately, seeing someone collapse in a concert or festival crowd has never been unusual. However, since the return of live events in 2021

18/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

After visiting the Saatchi Gallery's Tiffany & Co exhibition, I decided to explore the emotional and historical value of jewellery in this video.

16/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

Unfortunately, seeing someone collapse in a concert or festival crowd has never been unusual. However, since the return of live events in 2021…

04/08/22 - PA Media X Google Training

In May 2022, renowned indie-alt act Florence + the Machine released Dance Fever, their fifth and latest album. Produced by Jack Antonoff, Florence Welch and Dave Bayley of Glass Animals…

16/05/22 - Bloom Magazine

London via Berkshire-based alternative artist Michy Tree has returned with ‘SIKE!’, her fourth, latest and boldest release to date.

23/12/21 - Bloom Magazine

Following the release of her debut EP, ‘Grey’, in May, Brooklyn-born and based artist Sirota has just made and released a music video for ‘Matches’, one of her most popular tracks to date. A 22-year-old independent singer-songwriter, Isabella Sirota merges her love for R&B with poppy sounds and meaningful lyrics.

13/12/21 - Bloom Magazine

Lemon Lord is an artist we’ve been keeping up with all year, having reviewed ‘Superpower,’ the most streamed song from her debut album, ‘Be Blonde,’ back in springtime. Another track from that 2020 record, ‘All I Want,’ now freshly remixed by milkrings, forms her most recent glittering electro-pop offering.

05/11/21 - Bloom Magazine

Folk musician, Iris Marlowe, is stepping further into country music with her new single, ‘Cowboy Chords’, a song that narrates a story of heartbreak and long-lost love through guitar and banjo strings (and a bit of harmonica too). Often housed on quiet, indie-folk playlists, Iris’ music is always lyrically detailed and bold in its instrumentation.

03/11/21 - Bloom Magazine

In the wake of COP26 and increasing awareness around the climate crisis, we’re all looking for ways to live more sustainably. From the food we eat down to the clothes we wear. That’s where StyleSwap, a new reselling platform with goals to revolutionise the digital marketplace and shopping pre-loved, comes in.

03/11/21 - Bloom Magazine

Back in the Summer, we covered the Red Carpet Green Dress Global Design Contest. Just yesterday, following a judging process, the deserving winners were announced and, we’re beyond pleased to share news of the recipients in this piece.

29/10/21 - Bloom Magazine

On October 1st, Irish singer-songwriter Robert Grace brought ‘Break the Silence’ to the table, his second release since signing to Columbia Germany/RCA US. The single follows on from ‘Self ft. Emma Steinbakken,’ a track we previously reviewed, which went platinum in Ireland and spent weeks on end at number one in the charts there.

27/10/21 - Bloom Magazine

The latest release from Emily Henry’s upcoming album, ‘Reach Out,’ is the successor to ‘The Sound’ and ‘I See The Light’, a single with a similar, dreamy vibe, which we reviewed at the start of September.

25/10/21 - Bloom Magazine

Mango in Euphoria is an artist we’ve loved getting to know since Bloom started nearly a year ago. Each season has brought a new single from the indie, grunge-influenced songstress. Following ‘Never Be The Same’, ‘Goddess’ and ‘Golden Shrine’, ‘Under the Sun’ is her latest atmospheric offering.

18/10/21 - Bloom Magazine

Blossoming onto the scene last summer with her much-loved debut EP, ‘minor’, Gracie Abrams has since been listed amongst the most promising and compelling lyricists of her generation. Likely down to her gentle, authentic approach, skilful blend of intimate words and considered melodies.

07/10/21 - Bloom Magazine

UK-based singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone radiates the sweetest energy. A warm, lovely vibe which, she tells the °1824 call in mid-September, she hopes to bring to her upcoming headline shows in the US.

27/09/21 - Bloom Magazine

When I stumbled across ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ in 2019, I didn’t think I’d end up on Zoom with the band who wrote it two years later. It’s fair to say the band, being Inhaler, have come a long way since that song. In a relatively short space of time, and with a pandemic in the middle, they’ve managed to create a number one debut album and have garnered worldwide acclaim.

13/09/21 - Bloom Magazine

Emerging Irish artist, FYA FOX, released her latest single, ‘Need It’, at the tail end of August, with lots of listeners playing it on repeat ever since. FYA uses the catchy, alt-pop track to flaunt her newly discovered freedom and independence on the other side of a relationship and, in doing so, encourages others in similar situations to seek the same.

09/09/21 - Bloom Magazine

DC-based singer-songwriter Emily Henry just shared ‘I See The Light’, a daydreamy, optimistic single, which tackles finding hope and light in difficult, dark and despairing times. Described as Sylvan Esso meets Joni Mitchell, Emily presents listeners with elegant electro indie-pop…

09/09/21 - Bloom Magazine

The most recent release from Gal Musette, ‘Julia’, delves into adolescent loneliness and mental health struggles through gorgeously put together, haunting and melodic indie-folk. Gal introduces us to Julia, who stands for the imaginary friend, voice or personality we lean on in our heads when we can't trust anybody else.

30/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

Coining her very own genre, ‘Outlaw pop’, ‘Outlaw’ is a fitting name for DEVORA’s recently released debut EP, which rolls rock star and cowgirl energy together to forge distinctive country and punk-infused pop. The artist who describes herself as a “Goth Dolly Parton” builds up an aesthetic, story and experience that exceeds her music.

26/08/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

On August 13th, Sven Gamsky, also known as Still Woozy, released his eagerly awaited debut album. ‘If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is’ takes listeners through 13 tracks of chilled, introspective, alt-pop and juxtaposes cheerful music with meaningful lyrics.

23/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

Back in April, AVIV spilt the beans on her pandemic experience with D.I.Y, bedroom-pop hit, ‘Black Coffee’. Now, she’s given the already acclaimed single a new lease of life by remixing it and adding OCTAVIO the Dweeb to the equation.

23/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

An upcoming singer-songwriter from Chicago, Iris Marlowe, released her latest single, ‘Home’, on August 13th, just in time for the leaves changing colour. Mixed by Alexander Moran and mastered by Matthew Barnhart, the track exudes a crackling, autumnal warmth.

16/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

An emerging Australian artist who has divided her life between Sydney, Shanghai and New York, Luna Kat uses international indie and R&B inspirations to form her soft bedroom-pop, which frequently appears on playlists beside the likes of Lauv and Tessa Violet.

09/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

Singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson’s latest release, her self-titled album, came out last Friday (August 6th) via Don Giovanni Records. The 10-track record takes listeners through almost 40 minutes of pretty melodies and unflinching honesty in Laura’s signature folksy, indie-rock style.

09/08/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

Back in May, in advance of her latest album Here Now's release, we had the chance to catch up with folk musician Isobel Knight, over Zoom and all the way from her native Australia. She was beyond lovely to talk to and we discussed everything from New York to the pandemic, return of gigs, creativity and country music.

09/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

Born and raised in LA, Rikki Valentina grew up with a drummer for a father and an actress for a mother inevitably, between her parents and hometown, leading her towards the arts. Equipped with these inbuilt skills, Rikki released her debut single, ‘April Fool’, in 2020, which quickly turned into a TikTok trend, giving her listeners in every corner of the world.

04/08/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

With over 200,000 Spotify followers and 750 million online streams to his name, Ryan Caraveo has come a long way since he started selling CDs out of his backpack, aged 12. With a career built on a unique, genre-defying sound, he’s back with a new album entitled ‘Northend Sweetheart’.

02/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

LA-based and San Francisco-born artist, Rozzi, recently released her stunning EP, ‘Hymn for Tomorrow’, following up 2018’s 'Bad Together'. The project is the first instalment of what promises to be a gorgeous album as, within it, Rozzi melds together velvety vocals and vulnerable, revealing lyrics to form her unique, genre-blurring pop.

02/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

Last Friday (July 30th) London-based singer-songwriter, Tequisha, released her dreamy debut EP, ‘Complicated’. Throughout the record, she strings together five tracks to delicately and intelligently take you through the stages of a love story, from its beginning to its middle to its inevitable end. The artist with Indian, Spanish, French and Algerian roots started her own story in Northampton, England.

02/08/21 - Bloom Magazine

Last Friday (July 30th), Michy Tree released her new alternative single, ‘The Wire’, veering her career off into a slightly grittier direction and showcasing her versatility with it. On the whole, there’s still a disparity between the number of men and women in the alternative-indie-rock scene. However, this is thankfully beginning to change with girls like Michy Tree taking up their share of the space.

02/08/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

In partnership with CLO Virtual Fashion and TENCEL, Red Carpet Green Dress has just launched their biggest, most exciting global design contest to date. Excitingly, applications for the annual contest opened last Friday (July 30th) and will close on August 23rd 2021. The competition is open to all designers over the age of 21 who have a passion for exploring sustainability and incorporating it into their work.

28/07/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

With over 8 million monthly Spotify streams, Zoe Wees has reached an astronomical level of success in a matter of months. Zoe’s rise has been meteoric, especially as it happened during a pandemic when playing filled venues was impossible. At an °1824 press conference in July, we experienced Zoe’s bubbly, infectious energy first-hand. We heard about her self-love and confidence, upcoming European tour and her ever-expanding fanbase, which she affectionately refers to as her “wings”.

26/07/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

Women Plot is an Italian publisher with a focus on sharing stories by and for women to close the ever-present gender gap within the publishing industry. Helmed by Erica Isotta, Women Plot aims to be a community first and foremost. It has a colourful and well-put-together Instagram and website/blog, which exists to bring female writers and creatives together. Bloom recently had the chance to talk to Erica, and we learnt a lot about her route into publishing and what it takes to be a woman in the industry.

26/07/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

Whysee’s is a cosmetics brand that focuses on creating gorgeous, natural and environmentally friendly lip balms and scrubs. With a range of scents, from peppermint to lemon bonbon, all are geared to make your skin feel amazing, and you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Over the past year, Whysee’s has gone from strength to strength and will only continue expanding into the future. We recently spoke to Yasmin, the founder and owner of Whysee's, over Zoom and discussed balancing business and studying, her passion for combining beauty and nature and everything Whysee’s has to offer.

26/07/21 - Bloom Magazine

With over 16.5 million streams already under his belt, Irish artist, Robert Grace, is well on his way to making a mark on the music industry. Having gained an enormous level of success in a short space of time within Ireland and across the world, he recently returned with gorgeously introspective, new single, ‘Self’. The track, featuring Norwegian artist, Emma Steinbakken came out at the beginning of this month (July 2nd via Columbia Germany/RCA US) and takes listeners on a journey through Robert’s mentality, and in turn through their own, allowing for two minutes or so of self-reflection and, ultimately, reassurance.

19/07/21 - Bloom Magazine

DJ KAKE has teamed up with emerging artist Bella Bradley to create glimmering new single, ‘Losing Sleep’, which is available to stream and listen to everywhere now! Karolina Taylor, otherwise known as DJ KAKE, is a UK-based producer and DJ originally from Lithuania. Inspired by everyone from Calvin Harris to Annie Mac, she has played a spattering of gigs and venues around the South of England, from Brighton to Bournemouth. Her current residencies include Jungle Nightclub, and she has a slot on Trickstar Radio Brighton (8-10PM every 3rd Monday of month, if you’d like to tune in).

19/07/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

Guitar fuelled, Irish indie-pop band, The Academic, have followed up last summer’s hugely popular ‘Acting My Age’ with this summer’s much anticipated and self-produced EP, ‘Community Spirit’. Almost bookending a pandemic with their EPs, the latter was released last Friday (16/07) and is set to match its predecessor’s success. At a recent press conference hosted by °1824, we heard all about ‘Community Spirit’, from its creative process to the themes of growing up, time and maturity that inform it, and had the chance to ask a couple of questions too.

05/07/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

An artist who blends bright colours with bold and impactful messages, I wrote about Artist Named Nobody AKA Rachel Harvey for Bloom in March and knew we’d have to follow up the article with an interview. We met via Zoom during June, ahead of the publication of Bloom I02 (July 10th) and spoke about Rachel’s creative process, inspirations, and how she has found starting and running a creative business in the age of Instagram and coronavirus.

05/07/21 - Bloom Magazine

Ayia Gold, a London-based R&B/Soul singer and songwriter with Moroccan and Italian roots, has recently released a music video that encapsulates the theme of our second print issue to a T. In the video, we watch a series of gorgeously golden scenes play out against the sound of Gold's newest single 'Missing You.'

28/06/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

Signed by the legendary Motown Records, launched by Idris Elba OBE, nominated for a JUNO Award and with over 25 million global streams, Canadian artist, Emanuel, is rounding off a breakout year in the music industry with the release of his much-anticipated debut album, ‘Alt Therapy,’ one of 2021’s most hotly awaited R&B releases. At a recent conference with °1824, Bloom heard Emanuel speak on his inspirations, manifestation, the meaning behind his music and the process of creating his new project.

28/06/21 - Bloom Magazine

Yeo, an artist Bloom has enjoyed following and supporting this year so far, has released a music video to accompany his latest single ‘TIRED’ (read our review of the song here). The video meshes together the surreal with social realism and class disparities, creating a film which is relevant in the current climate and, undoubtedly, adds to the meaning and complexity of the song itself.

21/06/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

A conceptual jeweller based in London, Kassandra Lauren Gordon is a name you’ll surely come to know. With her creative, ethical, meaningful designs and inclusive attitude, Kassandra helms a unique jewellery brand with a conscience. We recently had an in-depth conversation with Kassandra about her award-winning ‘This Is My Switch!’ pendant, her title as a “jewellery activist” and how jewellery, something that says so much and outlives us all, isn’t given nearly enough credit.

21/06/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

A Sacramento-born and now Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, Allyn is boldly and gracefully making a space for herself in the realm of R&B music. A dedicated musician with a classical background rooted in theory, Allyn has been playing since she was a toddler, proving her life-long interest and talent, which undoubtedly informs the music she creates today. Last Wednesday, Bloom had the chance to catch up with Allyn ahead of the release of her new single.

14/06/21 - Bloom Magazine

Asian-Australian musician, Yeo, is back with his new single, ‘TIRED’. Released just last week, on June 11th, the song departs from the scale and volume of ‘OBSESSION’ and takes on the form of a much slower, more subdued ballad. Influenced by the likes of Moses Sumney and Brittany Howard, it’s gentle, seamless and smooth, while retaining the same level of power typically woven throughout Yeo’s previous work.

09/06/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

Artist and actor Kat Cunning possesses a “personality of super confidence that can only exist in pop music.” Influenced by the likes of Justin Timberlake and Fiona Apple, Kat writes and creates their own alt-pop songs with a unique flair and level of authenticity. At a recent °1824 press conference, Bloom had the invaluable chance to speak directly to Kat and to hear all about multi-hyphenate creativity, storytelling and their experience as a non-binary musician in the industry.

07/06/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

easy life songs have been floating around student unions and Spotify playlists for a couple of years now, gradually gaining traction across and outside of the UK. For many, their music was ideal listening during last year’s first lockdown. So, it’s only fitting that they’re finally following up singles like ‘sangria’ (featuring Arlo Parks) and ‘peanut butter’ with their debut album, life’s a beach (released on May 28th), as we’re, potentially, leaving lockdowns behind for good.

07/06/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview/feature)

Rings by Rebecca is a small, independent jewellery business founded and run by Rebecca Puckey. UK-based, the brand, obviously, makes rings but with a unique and resourceful twist. Sustainability is evidently central to Rebecca’s ethos as all of the pieces she creates are hand-crafted and reworked from metal spoons. Vitally, giving objects that would otherwise lie in cutlery drawers or high-street charity shops a second life.

31/05/21 - Bloom Magazine

Brooklyn-based independent singer/songwriter Sirota melds together pop, R&B, a soulful voice and intricate lyrics to produce smooth and intoxicating music, influenced by everyone from Rex Orange County to Carole King. A recent college graduate making her first steps into the industry, 21-year-old Sirota (otherwise known as Isabella Sirota) is dedicated to advocating for the mental wellbeing of young creators.

24/05/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview/feature)

Born in Paris but raised in London, Cassandra Due is an award-winning filmmaker and actress who focuses on female-centric stories and blending languages with her bilingual, thought-provoking work. At eighteen, Cassandra moved to New York before heading to Los Angeles. Currently there, at the heart of filmmaking, Due is living her version of the “American Dream” while staying true to her roots and multi-cultural background.

17/05/21 - Bloom Magazine

Now a 25-year-old New Yorker, Luna Kat grew up between Australia, Shanghai and New York, providing her with a global array of influences and a versatility audible in her music. Following up her debut, ‘what’s love?’ which came out earlier this year, ‘be with you’ (recently released on May 11th) is the latest, lo-fi-laced single from the singer/songwriter.

27/04/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

Nashville-based artist, Zach Taylor, otherwise known as Dreamer Boy, blurs indie, folk, R&B and pop to create hazy and mesmerising music ideal for sunset-listening. Having toured with the likes of Clairo and Still Woozy, and with his debut album ‘Love, Nostalgia’ receiving all kinds of acclaim in 2018, Taylor is fast rising through the musical ranks. Ahead of the recent release of his highly-anticipated new album ‘All The Ways We Are Together,’ Bloom was fortunate enough to attend an exclusive press conference with the smiley 24-year-old, hosted by °1824.

26/04/21 - Bloom Magazine

Released just last Friday, ‘Conversationalist’ is the first single to come off of Australian artist Isobel Knight’s upcoming album, ‘Here Now’. Although initially created back in 2019, due to the pandemic in-between, the album will finally be available to listen to from the 20th of May this year. The record is destined to be a strong continuation of Isobel’s prior music, given that she musically blurs the lines between folk, pop and rock to fashion her quintessentially delicate sound.

26/04/21 - Bloom Magazine

‘OBSESSION’ is the latest single to come from Malaysian-Australian artist Yeo. Written and produced by Yeo and mastered by Adam Dempsey, the song marks another experimental stage as Yeo continues his exploration of pop, R&B and electronic music to form a sound that is distinctly his own. Released just this month, it’s a song that interweaves these genres, and the polarising emotions of sadness and happiness together, to leave you feeling a combination of both at once.

19/04/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

Hailing from sunny San Diego and crowned one of GQ’s breakout artists for 2021, almost monday are a three-piece band (and group of best friends) made up of Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Luke Fabry (bass) and Cole Clisby (guitar). With their indie-alt-pop sound and their uplifting lyrics, almost monday produce perfect songs for Summertime, which are sure to make it onto your playlists as the weather gets warmer. Bloom recently had the opportunity to attend an exclusive press conference with the band, hosted by °1824.

25/03/21 - Bloom Magazine

Released last week, Mango In Euphoria’s glittering new single, ‘Golden Shrine’ boldly steps into the light. The song departs slightly from the grittiness of her previous music. In some ways, it feels lighter than prior releases, reflected by the cover art and the focus on the colour gold throughout, adopting a tone of positivity while retaining a gloomy mysticism that is ever-present in Mango’s work. It feels as if she is walking more firmly into the light and, therefore, into her power.

22/03/21 - Bloom Magazine (press conference)

A “musical chameleon”, Grammy-nominated Los Angeles artist, Saint Bodhi, transcends genres, with a sound rooted in soul, pop and R&B all at once. Musically and personally, she emits a bright and electric energy, tangible through laptop screens and across time-zones. A long-established songwriter and having collaborated with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Beyonce and Jaden Smith, Saint Bodhi now has her own blooming solo career.

12/03/21 - Bloom Magazine

In a week when the status of the monarchy was called into question, Marie Antoinette (2006) was a fitting watch. Directed by Sofia Coppola and set centuries ago, the film presents us with a crumbling royal family. Through Kirsten Dunst’s portrayal of the French Queen and her downfall, women caught up in royalty and the impact the system has on them is made clear. Despite hundreds of years of separation, Marie Antoinette mirrors current royal families and the people stuck within them.

08/03/21 - Bloom Magazine

Black, Queer artist, Rachel Harvey AKA, @artist_named_nobody on Instagram, positively radiates messages of feminism and inclusivity through her portraits of black women, and revolutionises art for the digital world in the process. She shares her artistry with her ever-growing 1.4K Instagram followers; proving the popularity and accessibility of her work as it harnesses social media to spread relatable, important messages and chooses to centralise black women instead of omitting them from the artistic limelight.

08/03/21 - Bloom Magazine

Lemon Lord emerged onto the music scene in 2020, when she released a string of singles, leading up to her debut album, Be Blonde, which was released last Winter by Infinity Records. Lemon Lord’s sound can only be defined as pure pop, and her album is an essential listen for pop-music-lovers. It has a strong, female-focused and empowering feel to it, in lieu of Charlie XCX, CHVRCHES and Foxes.

05/03/21 - Bloom Magazine

Greta Gerwig’s A24-backed directorial debut, ‘Lady Bird’ (2017), details a year in the life of Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson. We follow her from 2002 to 2003, as she finishes high school and pointedly works towards leaving home, the small, Californian town of Sacramento, for university in New York. We watch her experience a pivotal time of formative relationships, friendship fall outs and family struggles.

01/03/21 - Bloom Magazine

Dreamy, electric and ethereal all describe upcoming artist Michy Tree’s music perfectly. Based in Berkshire, England, the 20-year-old, otherwise known as Michelle, incorporates a mixture of elements together to create her distinctive and contemplative sound. Both songs released so far have been written, produced, mixed and mastered entirely by Michy herself, and they are gorgeously done.

22/02/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

Zoë Schulz is a writer, creative and founder of ethical fashion brand: femme forte. A brand that uniquely intertwines sustainable style and social issues that matter, femme forte is definitely worth a browse! Last week, we were fortunate enough to sit down and chat with Zoë (and her lovely dog) from her home in Brighton. We discussed a lot, from small businesses to the climate crisis and Zoë’s dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices through her work while producing fashion sustainably.

13/02/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

Upcoming French musician, Mango In Euphoria, combines dreamy sounds with glittering videos through her dark, electronic pop-rock. Inspired by the likes of The Cure and Lana Del Rey, Mango In Euphoria is an artist who’s willing to cross genres and create something unique yet hauntingly familiar in the process. Mango very kindly had a chat with us from her London home about her music and the recently released video for her single, ‘Never Be The Same’.

12/02/21 - Bloom Magazine

With Valentine’s Day just days away, and out-for-dinner-dates clearly crossed off the menu, I’ve got a feeling that many people who ordinarily wouldn’t, might turn to a film at some point on Sunday. This week, I’ve been thinking about the romantic comedies I grew up on, specifically the ones from the nineties (and early noughties) and their lasting social and cultural impact. For better or worse, these films have left their mark.

08/02/21 - Bloom Magazine (interview)

At just 19 years old, Londoner Ella Greenwood is the director of her own production company, Broken Flames Productions. A mental health advocate, she has produced and acted in short films such as Faulty Roots which garnered great acclaim, including BAFTA accredited recognition, following its release in 2020... We sat down and had a chat with Ella over Zoom to discuss all things movies, mental health and multi-hyphenate-creativity.

05/02/21 - Bloom Magazine

Emma (2020) was the last film I saw at the cinema before the pandemic arose, nearly a full year ago. So, it will always be a memorable one for me. I sat and watched it one morning before uni classes, at about 9 or 10 AM, solely amongst old ladies, all also on their own, proving my dedication to Jane Austen if anything!

29/01/21 - Bloom Magazine

I originally had another film pencilled in for this week’s review, but I watched Frances Ha (2012) for the first time the other night and knew that I couldn’t ignore it. Or bring myself to write about anything else!

22/01/21 - Bloom Magazine

Based on the true story of Chris McCandless and his posthumously published biography (1996) by Jon Krakauer, Into The Wild (2007) documents a solo journey across America in the early 1990s. Brought on by a need to break free from societal constraints and made famous by its tragic conclusion.

15/01/21 - Bloom Magazine

At once, Before Sunrise feels like a daydream and a film very much grounded in reality. In a sequence of greying, lilac hues, the first instalment of the acclaimed trilogy, follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) as they end up in Vienna whilst on their way to other European places.

08/01/21 - Bloom Magazine

As an English Literature student, one of the first Shakespeare plays I was forced to read was Romeo and Juliet. So, I decided that the easiest way to embark upon it was to watch Baz Luhrmann’s glitzy 1996 film adaptation starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio at his best.

21/12/20 - Bloom Magazine

Given the clear link to chess, I was reluctant to watch The Queen’s Gambit. I presumed that it was solely about the game and decided to dismiss it (why would you watch seven hours of chess?). I was wrong. Obviously. And I am probably the last person with a Netflix subscription who has binged the show…

06/11/20 - G You

Fashion has always fascinated me. Although looking at photos from the noughties, that’s definitely a questionable statement! Still, I stand by it. I love clothes. I’m a self-professed ASOS scroller. I’ve spent entire Saturdays between the rails in New Look. I was the Queen of the Primark sales.

Sept/Oct 2020 - The Luna Collective

Summer 2020 - The Luna Collective