Heavy Bloom "Woke Up" With a New Single

Heavy Bloom's new single "Woke Up" is deeply relatable. I've experienced a relationship that I knew had an expiration date. There's that inexplicable feeling of love, but there's always that dread in the pit of your stomach when you know it's on the outs. The band's co-leads Jeannie Marinella and Joji Harada portray increasingly distant lovers on screen for a song that captures the essence of a couple preparing to go their separate ways. The music video, filmed at Marinella's former teen hangout in Capitol Hill, was directed by Jay Jackson.

The single follows "AIEW" (All I Ever Wanted), a pensive R&B song that celebrates the beauty of connection. For their latest release, Heavy Bloom veers in the opposite direction.

"Woke Up" feels upbeat on the surface due to its fast-paced, poppy beat interlaced with a punchy bassline and light-hearted vocals, but its lyrics are more melancholy, indicating the realization that the person you love isn't quite the same anymore. There's always the question of whether it's all in your head, but it rarely is...

"Woke up early Sunday by mistake, never thought I’d feel any better..."

"You used to think that I would be the one for you..."

Heavy Bloom is also made up of Cory Hamada (bass), Demarcus Baysmore (drums), and Jacob Martin (guitar). The band, first formed by Marinella and Joji Hamada, has come into its own over the past two years, appearing at stages at Capitol Hill Block Party, Fremont Fridays, and Bite of Seattle. Known for its funky grooves, retro vibes, and energetic songs, Heavy Bloom is a band to look out for in the near future.

Heavy Bloom plans to release their first LP within the year. They previously released an eponymous EP in 2023.

For more information about Heavy Bloom, visit their website heavybloom.band and Instagram.