John Hayes - Bloom (2024)

This EP feels like a big step forward for me as an artist. I've loved electronic music since I was a kid and I finally feel as if I am discovering my voice while writing it. For a long time, the piano has been the centerpiece of a lot of my music. It still is to an extent, but this is me branching off into new territory, challenging myself and really starting to create the type of music I've always wanted to make. The core elements of the EP revolve around my Juno-60, Moog Minitaur, Korg Minilogue and MS-20. I really embraced experimentation when writing this EP. Many of the tracks were born from playing with these synths until I found a little sound that sparked some kind of creative flow. I really leaned in to the concept of not over complicating the ideas, and recognizing when an idea is grabbing me and sticking to it. This took quite a bit of restraint, as there are always countless ways to expand on ideas. Sometimes though, the more you expand, you can lose the plot of the original idea. Writing this music taught me a lot about trusting my instincts and taste as a producer. I'm really excited to share this new chapter with everyone.