Big Hooks, Disco Swagger And Plenty Of Funk

Blossoms have been steadily carving out their own sound over the last few years, moving beyond their indie beginnings towards a slicker, more confident blend of ’70s funk, disco and pop. Their sixth album, Songs From The Wedding Cake, pushes further into that transformation, serving up a lavish mix of sharp hooks, glossy production and enough dancefloor flair to make their evolution feel anything but accidental.

Produced by Shawn Lee and recorded at Tilehouse Studios, the album was tracked to tape, giving the songs a warmer, more analogue character. That approach suits Blossoms’ latest direction, allowing their polished pop instincts to rub up against a looser, more retro sound.

The album wastes little time making its intentions clear. ‘Joke About Divorce’ opens with a guitar strut that has you walking down the street like you own it, blending New York funk with a cool, streetwise edge. Lyrically, it finds humour in arguments, awkward timing and those little moments when relationships go off the rails, while its punchy rhythm gives the track a larger-than-life feel.

They go all-in on the dancefloor with ‘Meet Me In Love’, a full-blown anthem that will have you bopping and weaving, no matter how hard you try to resist. It’s pure ’70s mush – but the good kind – built around a killer chorus of “Meet me in love, uh-huh, I just wanna take you there”, sharp stop-start rhythms and a groove that gets under your skin.

That retro streak continues with ‘The Kardashians’, which opens as if the Pussycat Dolls have just taken the stage, before “love came crashin’ in” and suddenly you’re back in flared trousers, swaying across the dancefloor like John Travolta. It’s slick, playful and packed with enough disco sparkle to pull you straight into its world.

There’s a mischievous streak running through ‘Uma Thurman’, with Blossoms clearly enjoying themselves lyrically and refusing to take themselves too seriously. It’s one of those songs where you find yourself listening to the words as closely as the music, picking up on the little details along the way. “Like the bride in Kill Bill, you’re my is a killer lyric, giving the track a playful, cinematic edge with a knowing nod to one of Tarantino’s most iconic characters.

One track that really steals the album for me is ‘Where Have You Been My Whole Life?’, which feels like stepping straight into an ’80s movie. Rich tones and smooth production give it a nostalgic glow, pulling you back to another time without ever sounding stuck in the past. There’s something effortlessly cinematic about it, making it one of the album’s most irresistible moments.

‘The Deep End’ is a fitting way to bring the album home. Slow, deep and understated, it takes its time, letting the music breathe while the lyrics pull you further into their turmoil. It’s a darker, more introspective finish that lets Songs From The Wedding Cake bow out on its own terms, rather than reaching for one final big moment.

Songs From The Wedding Cake feels like Blossoms have finally found their sweet spot: big, glossy and packed with the kind of hooks that could soundtrack a movie where the credits roll and you’re still dancing. ‘Additional Driver’ is the only track that doesn’t quite land for me, but it’s a small blip on an album that otherwise knows exactly what it wants to be — and has plenty of fun getting there.

Track Listing

1. Joke About Divorce

2. Husband

3. Meet Me In Love

4. The Kardashians

5. Additional Driver (Feat. Declan McKenna)

6. Fall Into You

7. Guts

8. Uma Thurman

9. Where Have You Been My Whole Life?

10. The Deep End

Album: Songs From The Wedding Cake
Released: 2^nd October 2026
Label: ODD SK Records
Producer: Shawn Lee
Recorded at: Tilehouse Studios
Tracks: 10