When I say Blossom’s sophomore album Maybe is dreamy, I mean it literally. If this project were, say, a cannabis plant, it’d definitely be a heavy indica: a downer (in a good way), and more relaxing than energizing. The whole project has a late-night/early-morning vibe. As someone who’s made a habit of listening to records ever-so-softly on loop while I sleep, I can attest that Maybe is perfect for that. (And the “Casual day and I’m rolling up/Casual day and my life’s still tough” refrain from one of its lead singles, “Moi å Moi,” would make for a perfectly gentle alarm clock.) Or, alternately, pop in some earbuds and play Maybe during a pedicure (or other spa treatment)—I guarantee it’s more relaxing and enjoyable than those corny instrumentals of “I Will Always Love You” they like to play in the nail shop.
In a 2017 Mercury interview that discussed her debut album Tease, Blossom acknowledged she’s not a powerhouse vocalist, saying it took her time to lean into her own style as a singer. Blossom’s voice—while sultry, raspy, and pleasing—doesn’t require one to strain their voice in order to sing along.
