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Bloomsday (musician)

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Bloomsday is the stage name of American indie rock musician Iris James Garrison.[1] The project previously was a duo which included Alex Harwood, but is now just Garrison.

History

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The duo formed in 2019.[2] The following year, the duo recorded their debut album, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The album, Place to Land, was released in 2022 on Bayonet Records.[4][5][6] In 2024, Bloomsday announced their second full-length album, as a solo release of just Garrison. Along with the album announcement, Bloomsday released a single titled "Dollar Slice".[7] Also prior to the albums release, Bloomsday released the singles Artichoke, Object Permanence, and Virtual Hug.[8][9] The album received positive reviews.[10][11] Bloomsday announced a tour in support of the album with Mali Velasquez for the fall of 2024.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Kerrigan, Kelly (22 March 2022). "Rising indie rockers Bloomsday play Baby's All Right & talk new single "Phase"". Impose. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ June, Sophia (24 May 2023). "Bloomsday's "Phase (Alt Version)" Is A Folk-Rock Ode To Change". Nylon. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ Price, Emily. "Bloomsday Open Up on A Place to Land". Paste. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ "On The Rise: Bloomsday". Rough Trade. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ^ June, Sophia (13 April 2022). "Bloomsday's "ISO" Video Is a Gut Punch of Nostalgia & Yearning". Nylon. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  6. ^ Khan, Jamie (20 June 2022). "Far Out Meets: Bloomsday discuss how to create a world within their songs". Far Out. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ Schube, Will. "Bloomsday Announces New LP Heart of the Artichoke, Shares First Single "Dollar Slice"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (18 April 2024). "Bloomsday's 'Virtual Hug' Is Truly Endearing". Clash Music. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  9. ^ Murray, Robin (9 May 2024). "Bloomsday Shares 'Artichoke', 'Object Permanence'". Clash. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  10. ^ Saywitz, Rachel. "Bloomsday Peels Back Their Layers on Heart of the Artichoke". Paste. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  11. ^ Scanlon, Kelly (6 June 2024). "Bloomsday – 'Heart of the Artichoke' album review: a featherlight ode to love, loss, and self-discovery". Far Out. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  12. ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Bloomsday announces tour w/ Mali Velasquez, new LP 'Heart of the Artichoke' out now". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 9 July 2024.