Blossoms

Blossoms is a British indie rock band. The band performs songs in the genres of indie rock, sentimental pop, alternative rock, and new wave. In this article, we will discuss their history, released songs, awards, and, of course, the band members.

Who are Blossoms?

All members of the British indie rock band Blossoms lived within two miles of each other as children. They attended the same secondary school but were in different classes. Two of them met at school, while the others met after graduation when they became seriously involved in music.

The band's first concert took place in April 2013 at The Night and Day Café on Oldham Street, Manchester.

The band's name, Blossoms, was chosen after The Blossoms Pub, located on the corner of Bramhall Lane and Buxton Road in Stockport. Initially, the musicians' rehearsal space was a site belonging to Charlie Salt's grandfather.

When was Blossoms formed?

The history of Blossoms began in 2013 in Stockport, a town in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.

List of awards and nominations received by Blossoms

The list of awards and nominations received by Blossoms is quite impressive:

1. Fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2016 list.
2. Nomination for their debut album Blossoms for the Mercury Prize in 2017.
3. Nomination for the Brit Awards in 2017 in the Best British Breakthrough category.
4. Global Awards 2019 award in the Best Indie category.
5. First place for the album Foolish Loving Spaces, released in 2020, in the British album charts.

Blossoms at festivals

Blossoms are often invited to participate in major music festivals. Over the years, the artists have been headliners at:

1. Reading Festival
2. The Great Escape
3. Leeds Festival

In 2021, Blossoms participated in a one-day trial festival in Sefton Park, which was the first major event in Great Britain after the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2025, Blossoms were listed as headliners for the following festivals:

1. Glasgow Summer Sessions (Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom).
2. Glastonbury Festival (Worthy Farm, Pilton, United Kingdom).
3. Truck Festival (Hill Farm, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom);
4. Sziget Festival (Ostrov Óbuda, Budapest, Hungary).

Band members

Blossoms consists of five members, each with their own role. They are a ‘gang of friends’ rather than just a musical group.

Tom Ogden

Tom Ogden was born on 28 April 1993 in Stockport. He is one of the founders of the band. Tom and Joe Donovan have known each other since their school days. Initially, the musician dreamed of becoming a director or editor. Tom Ogden not only performs but also writes songs. In 2020, he participated in the work on a composition by Brandon Flowers from The Killers, with the working title ‘God-Sized Problem.’ The title of the song ‘Charlemagne,’ one of Blossoms' biggest hits, was inspired by the fact that the artist's brother studied history and mentioned Charlemagne. Tom Ogden is married.

Charlie Salt

Charlie Salt was born on 25 June 1991 in Stockport. He joined Blossoms shortly after the band was formed. Charlie Salt is actively involved in recording songs and does not disclose information about his personal life.

Josh Dewhurst

Like the two previous members of Blossoms, Josh Dewhurst was born in Stockport on 7 March 1997. His father was a pianist and composer, which influenced the artist's decision to devote his life to music. In 2015, Dewhurst was in a romantic relationship with a girl named Gabriella, but they later broke up.

Joe Donovan

Joe Donovan was born on 1 November 1992 in Greater Manchester. Joe and Tom Ogden have known each other since school, having first met on a school trip to Alton Towers.

Several years ago, Joe Donovan was in a relationship with blogger Sophia Rosemary.

Myles Kellock

Myles joined the band later than the other members. By his own admission, he initially positioned himself exclusively as a keyboardist, although at that time he could only play one chord because his arm was broken.

All members of Blossoms are natives of Stockport or the surrounding area.

Blossoms albums

Over the years, the band has released five studio albums:

1. Blossoms (2016)
2. Cool Like You (2018)
3. Foolish Loving Spaces (2020)
4. Ribbon Around the Bomb (2022)
5. Gary (2024)

Their debut album, Blossoms, was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2017.

Popular songs by Blossoms

Blossoms have had many hits. Among the band's most popular songs is ‘Charlemagne’. The single was released on 5 October 2015 and was recorded with Virgin EMI Records. It is the fourth song from Blossoms' debut studio album of the same name. It was written by the band members themselves and produced by James Skelly and Rich Turvey.

The song reached number 98 on the UK Singles Chart and number 38 on the Scotland Singles Chart.

On 29 June 2016, a music video with a total duration of 2 minutes and 51 seconds was released on YouTube.

‘Your Girlfriend’ is another popular song by British rock band Blossoms. The song was released on 20 June 2019 with the participation of Virgin EMI Records. It became the lead single from their third studio album, Foolish Loving Spaces. The song reached number 100 on the UK Singles Chart and number 59 on the Scottish Singles Chart.

In early autumn 2021, the band collaborated with Rick Astley, performing covers of The Smiths songs.

Other notable songs by the band include:

1. I Can't Stand It (released in 2018 from the album Cool Like You).
2. Honey Sweet (2016).
3. At Most a Kiss (2016).
4. There's a Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls) (2018) from the album Cool Like You.
5. The Keeper (2020).
6. Ribbon Around the Bomb (2022).
7. Ode to NYC (2021) If You Think This Is Real Life (2020) from the album Foolish Loving Spaces.

Upcoming events Blossoms

Blossoms have several concerts planned in different cities and countries over the coming months, with tickets already on sale.

On 3 November 2025, the musicians will perform at the O2 Apollo Manchester (Manchester, United Kingdom).

Events featuring the band in 2026:

3 February — Santeria Social Club, Milan, Italy.

4 February — Plaza, Zurich, Switzerland.

5 February — Strom, Munich, Germany.

6 February — Lucerna Music Bar, Prague, Czech Republic.

8 February — Columbia Theater, Berlin, Germany.

9 February — Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany.

10 February — Die Kantine, Cologne, Germany.

13 February — Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

14 February — Elysée Montmartre, Paris, France.

The band has toured the UK several times, including performances in London.

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