Golden Bloom multi-instrumentalist and frontman, Shawn Fogel, tests the dichotomy between hope and fear, bright energetic melodies shadowing the questions pervading society. A state of cause and effect, the upcoming album, Fan the Flames explores the exploitation of peoples’ fears which lead to that spark of passion to make a difference. “Most of the songs I’ve written in the past stemmed from personal relationships and existed very much in my head,” says Fogel. “These new songs are different - they come from a frustrated optimism, or an optimistic frustration.

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