Wolf Alice Return With Euphoric New Single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’

by | May 5, 2025

London’s genre-defying quartet Wolf Alice have returned in full bloom with their new single, Bloom Baby Bloom—a vibrant, effervescent track that signals a fresh chapter for one of Britain’s most dynamic modern rock bands. Released after a period of relative silence since their Mercury Prize-winning 2021 album Blue Weekend, the single has sent ripples through the alternative scene, sparking excitement about what might be next for the group.

Wolf Alice @ Glastonbury Festival 2022

Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice @ Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Kalpesh Patel)
Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice @ Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Kalpesh Patel)

Bloom Baby Bloom feels like a declaration: part revival, part evolution. The track shimmers with guitar, a pulsating bass line and what sound like harps atop Ellie Rowsell’s unmistakable vocals—soft and wistful, yet empowered and exploding with a scream. There’s a brightness and urgency to what we hear of the track that echoes the band’s early energy, but the production is more polished, more confident.

Lyrically, the song is both poetic and personal, packed with floral imagery that seems to symbolise renewal, growth, and a hard-earned sense of peace. “I planted my sorrow and watched it grow wild / But even the thorns bloomed after a while,” Rowsell sings in the chorus, accompanied by layered harmonies and a soaring guitar line from Joff Oddie.

The track was recorded in the band’s hometown of London and co-produced by Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire and Florence + The Machine), marking the first time Wolf Alice has collaborated with him. The result is a sound that merges the intimacy of Blue Weekend with the raw energy of breakthrough debut LP My Love Is Cool. Check out a preview below:

Formed in 2010 by Ellie Rowsell and guitarist Joff Oddie, Wolf Alice began as a folk duo before expanding into a full band with the addition of bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey. Their early EPs (Blush and Creature Songs) caught the attention of indie tastemakers and BBC Radio 1, leading to the release of their debut album My Love Is Cool in 2015.

That album delivered breakout singles like Bros and the grungy, infectious Moaning Lisa Smile, which earned them a GRAMMY® nomination. Critics praised their ability to veer from dreamy shoegaze to heavy rock, and their refusal to be pigeonholed became part of their appeal. Their 2017 follow-up, Visions Of A Life, was a more expansive, chaotic, and emotionally raw record. It won the Mercury Prize, further cementing Wolf Alice as one of the UK’s most important and unpredictable bands.

Wolf Alice @ Glastonbury Festival 2022

Joff Oddie & Theo Ellis of Wolf Alice @ Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Kalpesh Patel)
Joff Oddie & Theo Ellis of Wolf Alice @ Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Kalpesh Patel)

Then came Blue Weekend in 2021—arguably their most cohesive and mature work yet. Filled with sweeping ballads, anthemic choruses, and cinematic arrangements, it was hailed by many as their best. But after the whirlwind of touring and critical acclaim, the band stepped back from the spotlight, leading many to wonder when, or if, they’d return. In a recent interview with NME, Rowsell spoke candidly about the hiatus: “We needed to let life happen again,” she said. “We’ve been so consumed by touring, writing, releasing—it starts to feel like a loop. We wanted to break that loop, and that’s when Bloom Baby Bloom started to take shape.”

Bass man Theo Ellis added: “This track came from us reconnecting as mates and musicians without the pressure of an album looming. It’s pure joy. It’s a bit cheeky, a bit heartfelt, and very much where we’re at right now.”

Though there’s no official word on a new album yet, Bloom Baby Bloom seems to be more than a one-off. The band has hinted at having recorded several new songs and is planning a limited run of summer festival appearances, including a much-hyped slot at Glastonbury Festival.

Wolf Alice @ Brixton Academy

Joel Amey of Wolf Alice @ Brixton Academy (Kalpesh Patel)
Joel Amey of Wolf Alice @ Brixton Academy (Kalpesh Patel)

Whether this single is a standalone burst of creativity or the first taste of a new Wolf Alice era, one thing is clear: the band has lost none of its charm or bite. Bloom Baby Bloom is a reminder of what made Wolf Alice so compelling to begin with—a refusal to stay in one lane, and a knack for crafting songs that feel both intimate and anthemic. Bloom Baby Bloom arrives at 6:30pm BST on 15th May 2025.

Wolf Alice Bring Visions Of A Life To A Close At The Brixton Academy

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