UK indie rock band Blossoms have revealed a “covers edition” of their forthcoming album, Gary. The new version will feature the band’s renditions of classic hits by a range of artists including Bob Marley, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, and Radiohead. The Gary album was produced by James Skelly of fellow band The Coral, along with Josh-Lloyd Watson of Jungle, and is set to be released on September 20. Blossoms have previously released a covers album, titled Blossoms in Isolation, back in 2020 which saw the band sharing their take on a series of tracks they recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Blossoms’ new release announcement follows the appearance of the band’s secret covers supergroup at Glastonbury 2023. Blossoms teamed up with Rick Astley for the Smiths covers band set and have also collaborated with BRIT-nominated singer-songwriter CMAT who co-wrote two tracks on Gary: “I Like Your Look” and “Why Do I Give You The Worst Of Me?”.
Blossoms’ “covers edition” version of Gary will come in various formats including vinyl and CD and is also set to be released on September 20. Fans can pre-order it via the band’s website. Blossoms are also set to play a variety of outdoor shows this summer in the UK with support from Inhaler, Shed Seven, and The K’s. They will also make appearances at the TRNSMT and Liam Gallagher & Friends’ Malta Weekender festivals.
Blossoms continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the UK indie rock scene, and their latest release is likely to receive a warm reception from fans of both the band and the original artists they are covering. Gary (Covers Edition) adds a unique twist to the Blossoms catalog, showcasing the band’s ability to take on classic songs and make them their own
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