Review: "Late Bloomer" - Kel Adore
- Hanna Hathaway
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Kel Adore’s “Late Bloomer” symbolizes an untimely arrival of someone in her life, or finding a sense of belonging, through gardens and blooms. She sings about changing winds and going somewhere, though not exactly knowing where. This floating dynamic encourages her to sing “no room in their garden/ feeling like a loser/ put your roots here darling,” making room for those who don’t have a place to go. She admits how she wished they got there sooner, calling the new plant in her garden a “late bloomer”, yet mentioning they’re right on time. After this, she notes how dandelions “spring up no matter” and it's “never too late”, so “bloom away”. This empowers those who may feel a little behind in life, and invites them into Kel’s garden- even if they’re a little late.
The track starts with sweet vocals and buried strings that set an optimistic tone. Kel’s voice has a slight twang when performing the chorus, which adds depth to the song. Layered vocals during certain bridges work to create a unity that compliments the message of the track. “Late Bloomer” is a feel-good, bounce-back song that liberates “late bloomers” with a bright soundscape that delivers swinging positivity. Rooted drums and a light tambourine convey summertime sentiment when Kel slows down to build the reiteration of the triumphant chorus. The sound dives into silence for 1-2 seconds after this peak to attract attention and keep it. The song ends with complex production that accounts for every corner of the soundscape. Kel Adore finishes with “cool” to seal the track.
Kel Adore is an LA based artist with an electro-indie pop sound that aims to “feed your soul with music”. She made it on Spotify’s “Viral Hits” and “Hit Italiene” editorial playlists, and released several influential singles in 2024. Kel is inspired by singers like Sabrina Carpenter and Madison Beer, and writers like Jon Bellion and Amy Allen. She has performed at Whiskey a Go Go and the Peppermint Club. On Spotify, she has over 200K streams, released her first single “Fool For the Pain” in 2021, first EP “All That’s Left” in 2023, and her brand new single “Late Bloomer” this year. I can’t wait to see what Kel does next! Explore her socials below for updates, events, and more information.
Written By Hanna Hathaway
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