British quintet Blossoms is unapologetically ambitious. Rather than quietly release 2014 debut single “Blow,” the band announced it with an ardent, online manifesto. “We want to be heard by everyone,” it read, in part. “We want to be as mainstream as Will Smith, as great as the Smiths, and as uplifting as Mr. Smith Goes To Washington.” The band has just issued its self-titled debut. Blossoms will also be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our new feature on the band.
Tom Ogden: This is probably my favourite thing to do, and where I feel most comfortable. I started writing songs properly when I was 14. My parents have always encouraged me from then on to keep doing it. Melody is the most important thing for me when it comes to writing songs. I’m still in search of the perfect pop song.
