The latest EP by British-American trio Raynes, entitled ‘Bloom,’ is a self described Chamber Pop record constructed around sophisticated string arrangements. Designed to evolve track by track, the seven-song cycle slowly expands into a lush, orchestral crescendo and mirrors the gradual awakening of spring. As a concept inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement for both its visual and thematic palette, ‘Bloom’ explores renewal, intimacy, and quiet transformation through floral metaphors and everyday moments. The closing track, “Say That You Want It,” brings the listener to atmospheric heights in cinematic style, swelling into a full-blown symphony that makes heartbreak sound almost triumphant. Raynes was formed in 2017, when North Dakota natives Mat Charley and Joe Berger stumbled across a video of brilliant British singer Mark Race on Instagram and invited him to Los Angeles to start a band. The group has since signed with Sony Music Publishing, released multiple EPs […]
