Category Archives: Artist Feature

Okay, so we might have cheated a little. The response we got to the Scarborough focus was so phenomenal that we’ve decided to extend it… slightly. For February, we’re revisiting the East Coast – this time to meet Alice Mortimer and her enchanting illustrations inspired by magic, nature and historical design. Otherwise known on InstagramContinue reading “February – Alice Mortimer”

There are tried and tested ways to defeat the January blues. For example, you can take a walk in nature, drink numerous cups of hot chocolate or even watch the entirety of Parks and Rec from start to finish… but, understandably, you might not have 63 hours on your hands. So, there’s another method andContinue reading “January – Savannah Storm”

Picture this: it’s December 3rd and the Bloom Sessions Scarborough Open Call has just gone live. Tensions are high, with the team anxiously waiting for a bite… and yet we needn’t have worried. One of the first artists to respond to our open call, Ellie Robinson breezed into our lives and what a delight itContinue reading “January – Ellie Robinson”

It’s December. It’s cold, it’s wintery, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be frosty for our third month here at Bloom Sessions. Quite the opposite, because the musician we are featuring has warmth, strength and talent by the bucket load. Let us introduce you to Shenza, a 24-year-old independent musician who knows a thingContinue reading “December – Shenza”

When you find an artist who creates beautiful work, cares for the environment, promotes self-love, is passionate about our stunning landscape and who still remains humble and lovely throughout – you’ve hit the jackpot. Leeds based artist, Abi Mcmahon, is our December bingo full house. Working primarily in lino or woodblock, Abi creates evocative printsContinue reading “December – Abi Mcmahon”

These past few weeks, the weather in North Yorkshire has cast a grey, dismal mood upon the folks here at Bloom Sessions. We needed a boost and boy did we get it. Injecting colour, light and creativity back into our lives, let us introduce you to Molly Bland. Since spending most of her teenage yearsContinue reading “November – Molly Bland”

Mainstream outfits of rock, alternative or indie are, more often than not, male dominated. But, that is categorically not to say that womxn do not exist in these genres – quite the opposite actually. Taking a look at up and coming Yorkshire-based bands: Team Picture, Dead Naked Hippies and English Teacher (to name but aContinue reading “November – Talk More”

Sometimes you come across an artist who writes and records their own music, and that’s great. But, you may stumble across someone who writes, records and produces all by themselves, and that’s phenomenal. Enter Mollie Coddled, a 19-year old wizard who does all of the above in her bedroom studio – woaaah. Originally from York,Continue reading “October – Mollie Coddled”

On a dull morning in September, scrolling through the endless cacophony of words and images, I stumbled across ‘Look, No Hands’ and their showcase at Hype Park Book Club: a celebration of creativity coming out of Leeds Arts University. In establishing the platform, this collective is bolstering and showcasing some breath-taking talent. Amongst which isContinue reading “October – Zoë Beckley”