Released December 26, 2023. Bloom is a chill, groovy instrumental track with elements of lofi, jazz, downtempo, and funk. It blends groovy R&B drum and bass rhythms with sultry trumpet melodies drenched in Nic Hale's signature psychedelic effects. The title, "Bloom," alludes to feelings of growth, expansion, uplift, optimism, and rebirth created throughout the track - a listening journey which clocks in at just under 5 minutes. This creates a calm and peaceful mood, perfect for chill playlists. Written, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Nicholas Hale Chaffee. Featurning Grant Jordan on Drums and Eric Hirschhorn on Fender Rhodes.