Blossom Caldarone

Blossom Caldarone
Caldarone in 2025
Caldarone in 2025
Background information
Born
Blossom Clementina Caldarone

1999 (age 26–27)
Gloucester, England
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • cello
  • piano
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • Sid & Ruby Recordings
  • Machine
  • Nice Swan Records
Member ofEnglish Teacher (live)

Blossom Clementina Caldarone (born 1999) is an English singer-songwriter, cellist and pianist. As a solo artist, she has released four EPs. She is also a touring member of the indie rock band English Teacher.

Early life

Caldarone was born in Gloucester and is of Italian descent.[1][2] She started playing cello at a young age.[3] Caldarone trained at the South West Music School (SWMS) in Bristol until 2015, after which she went to the BRIT School in South London for sixth form.[4]

Career

In 2017, Caldarone released her debut single "Fairytale Lullaby" and EP Sit and Be. "Fairytale Lullaby" was named a hottest track in The Sunday Times.[5] This was followed by the singles "Fickle Friend", "Aldo" and "Life Again" in 2018.[6] She performed at the 2018 All Points East[7] and Bestival.[8][9]

Caldarone's second EP Not My Stories to Tell was released in 2019 alongside the accompanying singles "Perfect Too"[10] and "House Party No. 1".[11] She performed at the 2020 Great Escape Festival.[12]

In 2020, Caldarone released the singles "Less of a Girl" and "Girlfriends"[13] and collaborated with George Moir on "Lonely" over lockdown.[14][15] "Lonely" featured on the soundtrack of the Netflix film Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.[16] Caldarone contributed cello and vocals to Black Midi's 2021 sophomore album Cavalcade.[17]

Following the 2022 singles "The Princess Song" and "Fridge Space",[18][19] Caldarone released her third EP Maybe in Love (Maybe Not) in January 2023.[20] Around this time, she officially joined the indie rock band English Teacher as a touring cellist and pianist.[21][22] She also performed with The Big Moon.[23] As a solo artists, she had a 2024 Live at Leeds gig.[24]

Caldarone returned to solo releases with the singles "Waxing Lyrical" in 2025,[25] and then "Wreck"[26] and "Secret"[27] in the lead-up to her fourth "EP Might Smash a Window in 2026.[28]

Artistry

Caldarone grew up listening to the Annie soundtrack.[29] In 2017, it was stated her influences included The Chordettes, The McGuire Sisters and The Supremes, Carole King, Tracy Chapman, Lily Allen, Mallrat and Melody's Echo Chamber.[30] In 2020, she described her nostalgia for Johnny Cash, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Beatles and Mary Hopkin. Her parents would also play Ska when she was growing up.[31]

Discography

EPs

  • Sit and Be (2017)
  • Not My Stories to Tell (2019)
  • Maybe in Love (Maybe Not) (2023)
  • Might Smash a Window (2026)

Singles

  • "Fairytale Lullaby" (2017)
  • "Fickle Friend" (2018)
  • "Aldo" (2018)
  • "Life Again" (2018)
  • "Perfect Too" (2019)
  • "House Party No 1" (2019)
  • "Less of a Girl" (2020)
  • "Lonely" (2020) with George Moir
  • "Girlfriends" (2020)

^ "The Princess Song" (2022)

  • "Fridge Space" (2022)
  • "Waxing Lyrical" (2025)
  • "Wreck" (2026)
  • "Secret" (2026)

References

  1. ↑ "Fifty3 Fridays: A Brit Too Far". Fifty3. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Kara Marni x Blossom Caldarone x Wildfront x SON Estrella Galicia". Notion. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Almeida, Chris (5 December 2018). "On the Rise: Blossom Caldarone". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "SWMS Alumni - Blossom Caldarone". South West Music School. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Various (12 November 2017). "On record: Pop, rock and jazz". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  6. ↑ Kent, Matthew (19 March 2018). "Singer, songwriter and storyteller Blossom Caldarone shares the tale of "Aldo"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "All Points East just got even more ridiculous, adding The Big Moon, Marika Hackman, Pumarosa and loads more". Dork. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Peters, Jo (1 August 2018). "Blossom Caldarone Shares New Track 'Life Again' With Heart-Warming Video". With Guitars. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Blossom Caldarone Concert History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  10. ↑ Murray, Robin (26 July 2019). "Blossom Caldarone's 'Perfect Too' Is A Cheeky-But-Honest Pop Song". Clash. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  11. ↑ Keneally, Cerys (27 September 2019). "Blossom Caldarone returns with playful new ballad "House Party No.1"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Janes, Steve (30 April 2019). "Toast@ Great Escape 2019". With Guitars. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  13. ↑ Keneally, Cerys (2 December 2020). "Blossom Caldarone returns with new track "Girlfriends"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "George Moir and Blossom Caldarone have shared their new collab, 'Lonely'". Dork. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  15. ↑ Boote Bond, Tallulah (25 February 2021). "Blossom / Rosie". Last Bus. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  16. ↑ Moss, Molly (6 July 2022). "Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between soundtrack: All the songs in the Netflix rom-com". RadioTimes. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  17. ↑ Sarosiek, Krzysztof (28 May 2021). "It's about creating worlds. An interview with Black Midi". Undertone. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  18. ↑ Murray, Robin (26 October 2022). "Track Of The Day 26/10 – Blossom Caldarone". Clash. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  19. ↑ "Blossom Caldarone has released her latest single, 'Fridge Space'". Dork. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  20. ↑ "Artist Of The Week #221 - Blossom Caldarone". When the Horn Blows. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  21. ↑ Greenfield, Peter (31 October 2023). "An A* performance from English Teacher". Brighton and Hove News. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  22. ↑ Cooper, Kevin (14 November 2025). "GIG REVIEW: English Teacher". UK Music Reviews. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  23. ↑ Reilly, Nick (30 May 2023). "Watch The Big Moon perform a powerful string-backed session at London's Bow Church". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  24. ↑ Lashley, Amber; Carter, Daisy (21 November 2024). "Live at Leeds in the City 2024: an irresistible celebration of grassroots talent and local legends". DIY. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  25. ↑ Rogers, Kieran (13 November 2025). "'Waxing Lyrical' is a cathartic and character-filled new single from Blossom Caldarone". Clout. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  26. ↑ Murray, Robin (28 January 2026). "Blossom Caldarone Announces 'Might Smash A Window' EP". Clash. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  27. ↑ "Blossom Caldarone has unveiled 'Secret', inspired by secrets, solitude and an Italian village". Dork. 18 March 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  28. ↑ Thibault, Harvey (10 April 2026). "Blossom Caldarone - Might Smash A Window". DIY. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  29. ↑ Virdi, Amrit (24 March 2024). "Blossom Caldarone on her London influences and Fair Play". The Rodeo. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  30. ↑ "Blossom Caldarone - Fairytale Lullaby". Wonky Sensitive. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  31. ↑ Wyatt, Sophie (6 January 2021). "Blossom Caldarone on creating music over lockdowns and her single 'Less of a Girl'". Haste. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
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