Flourishes are a nostalgic grunge pop band from the UK. Pushing the punk ethos into post-rock and shoegaze, they combine big riffs with ethereal vocals to create a dreamy, jagged and emotionally dynamic sound that is melody driven.
The quartet were formed in London by producer-guitarist Jon Dix and vocalist-composer Beck Goldsmith. After a track record of writing for screen, including Netflix, HBO as well as off-beat and award-winning cinema (Blue is the Warmest Colour, Brightburn, The Pass), the duo craved a live stramash of cinematically-leaning guitar-rock. Flourishes were born; spiky, sardonic and joyous.
After releasing their self-titled debut album on BMG’s label The Den, their tracks soon found placements across major TV networks; bagging slots on maverick TV shows (Shameless, Creepshow, Kevin Can F**k Himself) and as the theme tune to crime thriller series Black.
The forthcoming album is more mature and multi-faceted, with gutsy guitar riffs set alongside drawling tremolo, female vocals that are layered and reflective, and swirling effects that leave a haunting afterimage. A grunge-spun mirrorball with retro throwbacks, the album gives flashes of Smashing Pumpkins and Stevie Nicks.
Flourishes are set to tour in early 2025, with the Dazzler single ready for release, and full album soon to follow.
Music
Flourishes | The Den/BMG (2018)
Dazzler | Forthcoming
Press
Hooky 90s riffs ala Pavement/Weezer? Check! Lush vocals ala Wolf Alice? Check! A slacker vibe like Courtney Barnett? Check! Welcome to the world of Flourishes. Hailing from London in the UK, this quartet have a distinctly American vibe as they lethargically fuzz their way through many a melody and copious amounts of nods of alternative rock bands of yesteryear…a champion slice of easy melodies, simple but catchy riffs, and a sense of comfort that is enveloping.
~ Overblown / New Band of the Day
Flourishes has us hooked…
we love the sound!
~ BBC Introducing
Loads of catchy songs
~ GENIUS.com
Additional Credits
- Previous releases through Island Records, BMG, and Universal.
- Nominated for Production Music Awards and IVCAs.
- Airplay on BBC Radio, Capital FM and Radio X.
- Live appearances on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6Music.
- Selected on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.
- Game soundtracks and sound design include
- Audio work for Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days, the world’s most expensive NFT (to date!).
- Additional placements include Queer Eye, Selling Sunset, Supergirl, Neighbours, Lost Girl, Cruel Summer and Unwind with ITV .
- Commercial placements include IKEA, McDonald’s, British Airways and Jimmy Choo.