Bloom are one of the most exciting and promising metalcore bands to emerge from the country’s thriving scene in a minute. Having met at school in Sydney, and come of age through going to see bands like The Amity Affliction and being part of the city’s thriving music scene, the quintet – singer Jono Hawkey, guitarists Jarod McLaren and Oliver Butler, bassist Andrew Martin and drummer Jack Van Vliet – have quickly found themselves rising up. Bloom are blooming. And right now, they’re mates having a massive adventure. “Our friendship has remained our northstar as a band and we’re extremely fortunate to be in the position we are today,” says Jono. “We all still love each other’s company, and we get to do crazy shit together as friends!” This energy can be heard in their de...