Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Debra Jean Creelman returns with her captivating new single “Bloom,” a soulful exploration of self-reflection and personal growth. Born from a writing exercise and developed alongside longtime creative partner Sean Cronin, the track was recorded live to tape in a barn in Catskill, NY. The production features a powerhouse ensemble including Adam Brisbin of Big Thief and Noah B. Harley, with later vocal overdubs in Vancouver featuring Dave Genn and Kendel Carson. Creelman describes the track as an emotional experience designed to place her powerhouse vocals front and center while reflecting her deepest musical influences.
“Bloom” serves as the first glimpse into Creelman’s fifth studio album, ‘Little Town’, which arrived on December 5. The 17-track collection is a visceral and vaudevillian journey that unfolds like a short film, bridging her early days with Mother Mother to her current status as a fearless solo artist. This album features warmth and texture derived from analog tape recording sessions at Basement Floods Records. From the radiant harmonies of the lead single to the janky rock energy of “Bing Bong Baby,” ‘Little Town’ showcases Creelman’s distinct vocals and Cronin’s cinematic storytelling.