Sonia Stein returns with Blooming Season, a captivating single that intertwines her pop sensibility with dream pop and indie pop influences, perfectly capturing the beauty and complexity of personal growth. As the title track of her upcoming EP Blooming Season Part 1, set for release on November 8, this song sets the stage for Stein’s latest artistic evolution.
The single sees Stein collaborating with Polish producer Duit, whose reputation as one of Poland’s most innovative artists and producers has been growing steadily. Known for blending pop, ambient, and electronic sounds, Duit co-wrote and produced Blooming Season, bringing his unique touch to Stein’s introspective vision. His work includes collaborating on the hit “Bubbletea” by Quebonafide, the most-streamed Polish song of 2020, a testament to his creative prowess. Their synergy on Blooming Season offers a fresh take on Stein’s sound, resulting in a track that feels rich, layered, and intimate.
Sonia speaks warmly of her collaboration with Duit, sharing, “Working with Duit was the first time I’d worked with a Polish collaborator; we got along immediately, and I felt like he got where I was coming from and where I wanted to go. This song, which is also the title track to the EP, feels like it encompasses the energy of this whole project.” That energy translates into a song that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Through lush melodies and soulful lyrics, Stein’s Blooming Season celebrates resilience and transformation, qualities that are essential to anyone navigating life’s many changes.
The track itself is a gentle, dreamy experience. Opening with soft synths and ambient textures, it places Stein’s vocals front and center, her voice filled with an emotional pull that invites listeners to join her on this journey. The instrumentation—ethereal yet restrained—perfectly complements her message, emphasizing the importance of subtlety in the process of self-discovery. Lines like “Learning to grow when I thought I was done” capture Stein’s ability to make deeply relatable moments feel poetic and profound. The song’s layering of ambient sounds and pop elements is a perfect showcase of Duit’s production skills, adding a soft but impactful rhythm that makes the track feel alive.
As the third single from Blooming Season Part 1, Blooming Season doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Stein; it embodies the central theme of her upcoming EP: embracing life’s transformations. Her words and Duit’s production guide the listener through a world of renewal and self-discovery, crafting a song that feels as much like an embrace as it does a revelation. Fans of Lana Del Rey, Clairo, and Maggie Rogers will find something special in Stein’s work, a sound that resonates with gentle strength and genuine emotion.
With Blooming Season, Sonia Stein has crafted a soothing anthem for anyone facing life’s transitions. It’s a reminder that growth often comes in waves, and this song is here to provide a calming soundtrack to help us navigate them.
