Get to know Bloom Effect
Formed in 2023 from the ashes of a previous project, Bloom Effect is a Canadian shoegaze / dream-pop trio based in Vancouver, BC. Following an autumn 2025 EP release, the band contributed a tune to the Star Sailors shoegaze and dream pop compilation and is on its way to Amsterdam later this month for an appearance at the Automatic Noise Festival. It’s a rare treat to see a West Coast Canadian band in The Netherlands, so get to know them a bit and grab your tix for the show!
Bloom Effect is composed of Jula Lafit (vocals/bass), Craig Weighman (guitar), and Tom Rappa (drums). While the trio lives in Canada, Jula hails from Argentina and both Craig and Tom are from the UK. According to Jula, each of the members bring their own creative spark to Bloom Effect, whether it be in composing, designing or photographing. “You’ll usually find us wandering Vancouver’s music scene,” she notes, “catching shows, and strutting big pants with even bigger personalities.”
Where did the band name come from?
Our name comes from the ‘Bloom’ pedal and the photographic ‘bloom effect’, a glow that mirrors the waves of sound our music creates.
How do you connect with international (shoegaze) fans?
Instagram is where it’s at for us. We’ve tried other ways to connect, let our fans tell us, it’s by far the best.
What’s the story behind your song “suspendo”?
The spiritual predecessor. “Suspendo” was the first track written by the band to truly sound like Bloom Effect. A cosmic pop song that felt fully formed the moment it emerged, as if the universe transmitted it and the band just happened to be listening.
“Suspendo” can be found on the Star Sailors shoegaze and dream pop compilation as well as your EP Oscilón… why did you choose this song for the Star Sailors compilation?
“Suspendo” barely made it onto our Oscilón EP, released September 19, 2025. It was the first track we ever wrote that really sounded like us, and we decided at the last minute to include it. We sent it to the Star Sailors compilation because, at its core, it’s pure shoegaze—wall-to-wall, no compromises.
You’re on the bill for the 2026 Automatic Noise Festival here in Amsterdam - how did you get connected with ANF? Are you including other shows in Europe then? What are you looking forward to in relation to the festival?
We sent our demo to Automatic Records, and it all just clicked from there. Antonio has been a huge supporter of us. We’re also playing Düsseldorf and Leuven, and honestly, we’re just looking forward to diving into a true shoegaze scene and catching all the shows: Attic Ocean, Mumrunner, Maquillage, Healees… everything!
What else does the band have planned for 2026?
In 2026, we’re recording an album, hitting the UK, and taking on Canadian festivals.