Blusher (band)
Blusher | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Pop, dance, electronic |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records, Warner Music Australia |
| Members | Miranda Ward Jade Ingvarson-Favretto Lauren Coutts |
Blusher is an Australian pop band formed in Melbourne in 2021. The trio consists of Miranda Ward, Jade Ingvarson-Favretto, and Lauren Coutts. Each member had solo music careers before forming Blusher following the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to create energetic, danceable pop music.[1]
Their debut single, "Softly Spoken", released in February 2022, gained traction on Triple J Unearthed. The track was praised by Triple J presenter Declan Byrne and included in the station's Top 5 Songs of the Week.[2][3][4]
In 2023, they released their debut EP, Should We Go Dance?, and signed with Atlantic Records.[5][6][7]
The group has toured internationally, supporting artists like Aurora, Tove Lo, Sugababes, Daði Freyr and NOTD and Kesha. They have also performed at major events such as London Pride and BST Hyde Park.[8]
In 2025, Blusher returned to Australia for Triple J's One Night Stand and participated in the "Perfect Sunday" segment.[9][10]
History
2021–2022: Formation and early work
Blusher formed in late 2021. Miranda Ward, Jade Ingvarson-Favretto, and Lauren Coutts were all solo musicians before uniting to make music inspired by the joy of dancing with friends, especially after the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023: Breakthrough and Atlantic Records
The debut EP, Should We Go Dance?, was released in 2023 to positive reception, leading to a deal with Atlantic Records.[11]
In 2025, Blusher collaborated with MECCA MAX and Warner Music Australia on a beauty campaign featuring their single "Racer".[12]
Their second EP Racer was released on 31 July 2025.
Members
Miranda Ward
A classically trained musician and guitarist, Ward previously pursued a solo career combining classical and pop elements. She met Coutts in Brisbane before being introduced to Ingvarson-Favretto in Melbourne.[13][14]
Jade Ingvarson-Favretto
Ingvarson-Favretto began performing in an ABBA tribute act with her parents before launching her solo career. She met the other members through Coutts.[13][14]
Lauren Coutts
A producer and multi-instrumentalist, Coutts had a solo career before forming Blusher. She played a central role in uniting the group and leads much of their production and songwriting.[13][15]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [16] | ||
| Should We Go Dance? |
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— |
| Racer |
|
45[A] |
| Rager |
Singles
| Title | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| "Softly Spoken" | 2022 | [20] |
| "Dead End" | 2023 | [21] |
| "Backbone" | 2023 | [22] |
| "Rave Angel" | 2024 | [23] |
| "Accelerator" | 2024 | [24] |
| "24 Hours in Paris" | 2024 | [25] |
| "Overglow" | 2024 | [26] |
| "Somebody New" | 2024 | [27] |
| "RACER" | 2025 | [28] |
| "WHATEVERWHATEVER" | 2025 | [29] |
| "LAST MAN STANDING" | 2025 | [30] |
| "Rager" | 2026 | [31] |
| Title | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| "Rhetorical Questions" (Gracey – Blusher Remix) | 2024 | [32] |
| "Troy" (Ivoris – Blusher Remix) | 2024 | [33] |
| "Glow" (Kesha – Blusher Remix) | 2026 | [34] |
References
- ^ "introducing Blusher". 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Blusher - Softly Spoken Review". Triple J Unearthed. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Top 5 Songs of the Week - February 18". Triple J Unearthed Podcast. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Ramona Sky on Softly Spoken". Triple J Unearthed. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Melbourne Pop Trio Blusher Share Electric Debut EP 'Should We Go Dance?'". Warner Music NZ. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Blusher Signs Worldwide Deal With Atlantic Records". The Music Network. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Blusher Band Interview: 'Should We Go Dance?' EP". NME. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Blusher Drops Euphoric New Track 'Racer'". Rolling Stone Australia. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Perfect Sundays with Blusher". Triple J. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "One Night Stand 2025 Line-up Details". Triple J. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Blusher: Should We Go Dance EP". Rolling Stone Australia. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Blusher, Warner Music Australia Partner with MECCA MAX". Campaign Brief. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ a b c "Blusher is on the rise". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ a b "RACER by Blusher on Amazon Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Blusher Bio". Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Interview Blusher on Their Debut EP Should We Go Dance?". Women in Pop. July 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher Go Deep On Each Track On Their New EP Racer". Music Feeds. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ a b "BLUSHER Unveil Remix EP Rager". Good Call Live. February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Softly Spoken". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Dead End". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Backbone". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Rave Angel". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Accelerator". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – 24 Hours in Paris". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Overglow". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Somebody New". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – RACER". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – WHATEVERWHATEVER". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – LAST MAN STANDING". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Blusher – Rager". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Gracey – Rhetorical Questions (Blusher Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Ivoris – Troy (Blusher Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Kesha – Glow (Blusher Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
Footnotes
Tours
- 2024: Australian Headline Tour[2]
- 2025: Racer Tour