Bloom Twins Explained

Bloom Twins
Origin:London, England, United Kingdom
Genre:Dark pop
Instrument:keyboard, flute, harmonica, drums
Years Active:2013 – present
Current Members:Anna Kuprienko
Sonya Kuprienko
Past Members:Paul Love

Bloom Twins are a British pop music group made up of twin sisters Anna and Sonia Kuprienko. They refer to the style of their music as "dark pop."[1] The duo released their first digital single in June 2013.[2]

History

Anna and Sonia Kuprienko grew up in the small town of Brovary, Ukraine, a suburb of Kyiv.[3] [4] The girls started singing early and were playing instruments at the age of five years. Later on they have moved to London and pursued their musical careers. When Bloom Twins uploaded their first track to YouTube - "Fahrenheit" - in June 2013 they were 17 years old.[5]

Bloom Twins made a double impact on both music and fashion, opening the door to numerous profile pieces in magazines such as Vogue, Numero, Wonderland and ID. Soon after, a support slot for Eels at O2 Academy in Liverpool was followed by Iggy's artist of the week at MTV.[6]

Following the release of "Get up, Stand up" the Bloom Twins were featured on BBC NewsNight with Jeremy Paxman and graced pages of broadsheet coverage in most of the UK's leading newspapers and magazines such as The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Newsweek as well as appeared on BBC Introducing.[7] [8] A period out of the country halted momentum before they made a breakthrough appearance in UNICEF’s Imagine campaign alongside Katy Perry and Will.i.am and other heavyweights of music and media, two years in a row.[9]

Bloom Twins Made their mark in Europe and the Far East where they have toured extensively with a number of high-profile artists from Eels and LP to Duran Duran, Seal and Nile Rodgers – in addition to headlining their own shows and festival dates: alternative TGE, Standon Calling.[10]

Both girls can play the flute, keyboard, harmonica and are learning the drums and guitar.

Night for Ukraine benefit

The Bloom Twins collaborated with Fabien Riggall to organize Night for Ukraine, a fundraising benefit held at the Roundhouse in north London on the evening of March 9, 2022, with the funds raised being donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal, to provide aid to people fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion. They also performed at the benefit, with an A Capella set and a new song they wrote on the first day of the war.[11]

Discography

Bloom Twins have released ten digital singles, an EP named Winter's Tales and three digital DJ remixes of their singles "Amnesia", "Set Us Free" and "Talk to Me".[12] [13] [14]

Their first release was a reinterpretation of Kish Mauve's Fahrenheit.[15] In support of the Euromaidan protesters occupying Independence Square in Kyiv, they recorded a cover of Bob Marley's Get Up, Stand Up.[16] The girls felt that every line in the song reflected Ukraine. In March of that year, they released their next single "Blue".[17]

In June 2016, "Amnesia" was released and accompanied by a music video.[18] Later in December another track and a video for their single "Set Us Free" were released.[19]

For their 6th single "Talk To Me", Bloom Twins have teamed up with Sane and Samaritans, with the track's theme revolving around mental health issues.[20]

Their 7th single is called "She's Not Me" and it was released via multiple musical platforms on 16 February 2018.[21]

Singles

YearSingle
2013"Fahrenheit"
2014"Get up Stand up #WeAreUkraine"
"Blue"
2016"Amnesia"
"Set Us Free"
2017"Talk to Me"
2018"She's Not Me"
"Young Souls"
2019"Love Me Right Now"
"Free Fall (In2ruders Soundtrack)"
2021"DayDream"[23]
(with Benny Benassi)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bloom Twins, London's New "Dark-Pop" Duo . 7 May 2014 . 12 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714145509/http://elizwent.com/?p=712 . 14 July 2014 . dead .
  2. Web site: Talking With Bloom Twins . 17 March 2014 . 12 July 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140523210536/http://badbrokoli.com/talking-with-bloom-twins/ . 23 May 2014 .
  3. https://www.kyivpost.com/article/guide/people/twins-back-in-ukraine-after-successes-in-uk-415326.html "Twins back in Ukraine after Successes in UK"
  4. Web site: Rising Stars Voice Their Support to Ukraine... Interview+VIDEO . Fox . Anna . 8 February 2014 . 12 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Bloom Twins. FAHRENHEIT. youtube.com. 13 March 2018. 19 June 2013.
  6. Web site: Dark & Lovely: 17-Year-Old Bloom Twins win MTV Iggy Artist of the Week . Dave . Luttrull . Hellhound Music . 9 October 2013 . 12 July 2014.
  7. Web site: BBC. Bloom Twins sing in solidarity for Ukrainian protesters. bbc.co.uk. 13 March 2018. 2 April 2014.
  8. Web site: Eagar. Charlotte. Sister pact – the twins battling to rally Ukraine. thetimes.co.uk. 13 March 2018. 30 March 2014.
  9. Web site: Wilford. Carly. Bloom Twins join UNICEF's #IMAGINE campaign. huffingtonpost.co.uk. 13 March 2018. 23 February 2015.
  10. Web site: Flaunt. Bloom Twins: "I Don't Want No Damage, So How Am I Supposed to Manage You?". flaunt.com. 13 March 2018. 23 November 2013.
  11. News: Bob Geldof shows solidarity with Ukraine in fundraising event at London's Roundhouse. 10 March 2022. 7 September 2022. itv.com.
  12. Web site: Bloom Twins. Amnesia (Remix by DJ KID AK). youtube.com. 21 February 2018. 7 April 2017.
  13. Web site: Bloom Twins. Set Us Free (Remix by DJ KID AK). youtube.com. 21 February 2018. 27 October 2017.
  14. Web site: Bloom Twins. Talk to Me (DJ Kid Ak Remix). youtube.com. 29 November 2019. 24 May 2018.
  15. Web site: Gourley. Bob. Bloom Twins interviewed about "Fahrenheit," their creative process, future goals, and more.. chaoscontrol.com. 21 February 2018. 13 May 2014.
  16. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/new-music-to-listen-to-this-week-bloom-twins-a7083681.html New music to listen to this week: Bloom Twins
  17. Web site: Creighton. Keith. Blue Monday: Verre Vs. Bloom Twins (A Steamy Summer Song Death Match). popdose.com. 21 February 2018. 23 June 2014.
  18. Web site: Rogers. Mandy. Watch "Amnesia" by Bloom Twins. eqmusicblog.com. 21 February 2018. bt_amnesia. 20 June 2016.
  19. Web site: Andre G. Bloom Twins, "Set Us Free". imposemagazine.com. 21 February 2018. bt_setusfree. 2 December 2016.
  20. Web site: Noctis. Bloom Twins "Talk To Me". noctismag.com. 21 February 2018. 14 December 2017.
  21. Web site: Murray. Robin. Bloom Twins display effortless control on 'She's Not Me'. clashmusic.com. 21 February 2018. 19 February 2018.
  22. Web site: Winter's Tales - EP by Bloom Twins on Apple Music . Apple Music . 25 April 2021.
  23. Web site: Fabrick . Mark . 3 April 2021 . Benny Benassi teams up with Bloom Twins for new club banger 'DayDream' . https://web.archive.org/web/20210425111209/https://www.youredm.com/2021/03/27/benny-benassi-teams-up-with-bloom-twins-for-new-club-banger-daydream/ . 25 April 2021 . 25 April 2021 . Your EDM.