IN BLOOM MAGAZINE

October 9, 2026
Alternative
Alternative
Drones, Algorithms, and Identity: Inside Benny Steven’s Response to the Hyper-Digital Era

Musician Benny Steven discusses his upcoming album Ergo Masterpiece Melodrama, critiquing hyper-digital overwhelm and advocating for personal stewardship over online anxiety. He also reflects on his cathartic creative process, explaining how grounding his self-worth in faith and real-world relationships keeps his art in healthy perspective.

August 22, 2026
Alternative
Alternative
Suit Aesthetics and Open Tunings: Getting to Know April Company

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the four members of April Company. We talked about how they learned to successfully make music with lifelong friends and how they brave the beautiful but brutally hot Houston music scene.

August 6, 2026
Hip Hop
Hip Hop
From the Throne to the Stage: Nick B’s Unfiltered Creative Process

Equal parts cinematic storyteller and unfiltered hometown talent, Houston MC Nick B opens up about balancing raw vulnerability, stage-shaking energy, and unshakeable authenticity.

July 30, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
Review: “Not For Radio’s A Summer in the Forest: North America Tour”

A witch coven come to life.

Low Desert: Bridging the Gap Between Math Rock and Shoegaze

A conversation with Jake and Jared of Low Desert.

April 18, 2026
Indie Folk
Indie Folk
Sofia Jarrard: The Fleeting Nature of Life and Lyrics

In Bloom sits down to talk to artist Sofia Jarrard about music, life, and how the two can work as a mirror into each other.