Blossoms - Single's and Success Stories

Surprising us with their new release "Mariah Carey Through Death Valley" just this morning, join us in taking a look back on the band's success over the past year, and find out what they are up to next!

Announced through a post on their Instagram page, the new track was one of the last to be recorded for their album Gary, but ultimately didn't make the cut. Nevertheless, it's here now, and with a feel of their debut album, I wouldn't want to miss it. 

Gary (2024) album cover

The band formed in Stockport back in 2016, releasing their self-titled debut album in the August, featuring some of their biggest hits, like "Honey Sweet" and "Charlemagne", still being received with screams and cheers when performed live almost ten years later. 

In the past few months we have seen the band truly blossom, if you'll excuse the pun. The group released their fifth studio album Gary back in September, named after an eight-foot tall fibreglass gorilla which was stolen from a garden centre in Scotland, which frontman Tom Ogden overheard on the radio, turning it into one of their most loved hits. 

The album was accompanied by playful and eccentric music videos, featuring a narrative of Gary himself being stolen by none other than the fab five, with a saddened Rick Astley playing the role of Mr. Scott, longing for the gorilla's return. Ultimately, and with no surprise, the album was a hit, labelled by DORK as 'their most fun and engaging album yet', which you can read here.

Undoubtedly, Blossoms have shown success within the indie scene from the very beginning, with four number one albums out of five, and countless sold out shows, which has led to some discourse around selling themselves short. Back in November, Irish favourite Inhaler announced a run of tour dates with Blossoms as the support act, something which a number of people took to X to discuss, asking with it isn't "the other way around", since Blossoms are a "much bigger band". 

Crowds at Wythenshawe. @blossomsband

They've proven that selling out crowds of a larger capacity isn't a problem, after headlining Manchester's Wythenshawe park, playing to a sold out crowd of 30,000 devoted fans. If I ever regret not going to a gig, it was definitely this one. In an article by TheManc which you can read here, the band are described as being "bigger and better than ever right now" following the soon to be released album, accompanied by their biggest headline show to date, wowing all of those in attendance. After the success of Wythenshawe, the UK tour would soon commence with 21 tour dates completely sold out, but this time round to a much smaller audience. 

Commencing in Newcastle, to which I was lucky enough to attend, I secured my spot at the barrier, refusing to move until it was over, and what a show it was to kick off the rest of the dates to follow. With the realisation that these dates announced were seriously lacking any mention of Manchester, the band soon announced their mini tour of the city, with five consecutive nights in the place they grew up in. Of course I had to go to two dates, because one simply was not enough. 

Meeting the man himself 

Witnessing Blossoms play venues from Newcastle's o2 City Hall to Manchester's Albert Hall, after performing to crowds 15 times the size of a smaller venue like these, I think it simply comes down to the five just enjoying what they do. Since they know they can sell out immense venues to thousands of people, but let's face it, who doesn't love an intimate venue with a band you love! Some may claim they sell themselves short and should look at bigger venues more consistently, but if it wasn't for these smaller venues, I doubt I would've gotten the chance to meet my favourite band after their gig, attempting to describe Sunderland and being questioned about the number of burger kings we have in the city by the pianist for quite some time, so thankyou smaller venues, thirteen year old me is over the moon.  

On top of the album release and the run of live shows, the band host their 'Blossoms Pubcast' (see what they did there) with most episodes taking place in the Blossoms pub, discussing topics such as touring and tour bus antics, to TV show appearances such as Jools Holland. 

Despite their constant level of popularity since the early days of their career, this past year saw a new level to the group's stardom, selling out a vast number of tour dates and performing to crowds of fans larger than they ever had before, as well as being chosen to announce the countdown of what was to be the Oasis reunion, which is a pretty big deal. Indie fans and gig goers have favoured the group since the very beginning, and from the response to their several achievements over the last few months, it's clear that this fanbase is only ever growing. 

This year we'll see Blossoms support the likes of Inhaler, Kasabian, and Stereophonics, as well as performing at multiple festival dates including Truck festival with Franz Ferdinand and Courteeners, BBC1's Big Weekend alongside Sam Fender and Lola Young, and Hardwick festival, warming the crowd up for Richard Ashcroft. These dates, and more, can be found through the band's Instagram page here! If you're yet to see Blossoms live, make this year the year you do, and who knows, they might bring Gary.