Blusher (band)

Blusher
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresPop, dance, electronic
Years active2021–present
LabelsAtlantic Records, Warner Music Australia
MembersMiranda 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.[2]

In 2023, they released their debut EP, Should We Go Dance?.[3][4][5]

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.[6]

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.

Their debut single "Softly Spoken" was released in February 2022.[2] It was praised by Triple J presenter Declan Byrne and included in the station's Top 5 Songs of the Week.[7][2][8] The song led them to sign with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Australia.[9]

2023: Breakthrough and Atlantic Records

In June 2023, the group released "Backbone" and announced their debut EP Should We Go Dance? would be released on 14 July 2023.[9]

In 2024, Blusher released five singles, "Rave Angel", "Accelerator", "24 Hours in Paris", "Overglow" and "Somebody New".[10]

In 2025, Blusher collaborated with MECCA MAX and Warner Music Australia on a beauty campaign featuring their single "Racer".[11]

Their second EP Racer was released on 31 July 2025.[12]

In 2025, Blusher returned to Australia for Triple J's One Night Stand and participated in the "Perfect Sunday" segment.[13][14]

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.[15][16]

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.[15][16]

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.[15][17]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[18]
Should We Go Dance?
  • Released: 14 July 2023[19]
  • Label: Atlantic/ Warner Music Australia
  • Format: Digital
 —
Racer
  • Released: 31 July 2025[12]
  • Label: Atlantic/ Warner Music Australia
  • Format: Digital
 45[A]
Rager
  • Released: 6 February 2026[20]
  • Label: Atlantic/Warner Music Australia
  • Formats: Digital, 2×CD
  • Note: Remix EP[20]

Singles

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"Softly Spoken"[21][2] 2022 Should We Go Dance?
"Dead End"[22] 2023
"Backbone"[9]
"Rave Angel"[23] 2024 Non-album singles
"Accelerator"[24]
"24 Hours in Paris"[25]
"Overglow"[26]
"Somebody New"[27]
"Racer"[10] 2025 Racer
"Whatever Whatever"[28]
"Last Man Standing"[29]
"Rager"[30] 2026 Rager
Remixes
Title Year Ref.
"Rhetorical Questions" (Gracey – Blusher Remix) 2024 [31]
"Troy" (Ivoris – Blusher Remix) 2024 [32]
"Glow" (Kesha – Blusher Remix) 2026 [33]

Tours

  • 2024: Australian Headline Tour[34]
  • 2025: Racer Tour

Footnotes

  1. ^ Rager and Racer were released as a double EP in February 2026. ARIA lists the title as Racer[20][18]

References

  1. ^ "introducing Blusher". 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Top 5 Songs of the Week - February 18". Triple J Unearthed Podcast. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  3. ^ "Melbourne Pop Trio Blusher Share Electric Debut EP 'Should We Go Dance?'". Warner Music NZ. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  4. ^ "Blusher Signs Worldwide Deal With Atlantic Records". The Music Network. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  5. ^ "Blusher Band Interview: 'Should We Go Dance?' EP". NME. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  6. ^ "Blusher Drops Euphoric New Track 'Racer'". Rolling Stone Australia. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  7. ^ "Blusher - Softly Spoken Review". Triple J Unearthed. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  8. ^ "Ramona Sky on Softly Spoken". Triple J Unearthed. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  9. ^ a b c "Blusher revel in the wake of heartbreak on empowering new single "Backbone""". The Line of Best Fit. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Blusher Floor It with High-Energy New Single "Racer"". Rolling Stone Australia. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Blusher, Warner Music Australia Partner with MECCA MAX". Campaign Brief. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  12. ^ a b "Blusher Go Deep On Each Track On Their New EP Racer". Music Feeds. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Perfect Sundays with Blusher". Triple J. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  14. ^ "One Night Stand 2025 Line-up Details". Triple J. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  15. ^ a b c "Blusher is on the rise". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  16. ^ a b "RACER by Blusher on Amazon Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  17. ^ "Blusher Bio". Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  18. ^ a b "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Interview Blusher on Their Debut EP Should We Go Dance?". Women in Pop. July 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  20. ^ a b c "BLUSHER Unveil Remix EP Rager". Good Call Live. February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  21. ^ "Blusher – Softly Spoken". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  22. ^ "Listen to Blusher's shimmery new single "Dead End"". NME. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  23. ^ "Blusher's "Rave Angel" Is Dedicated to All the Nighttime Freaks". Nylon. January 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  24. ^ "Blusher Are Hard to Catch with "Accelerator"". Billboard (magazine). 29 March 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  25. ^ "Blusher release new single "24 Hours in Paris"". Women in Pop. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  26. ^ "lusher Want Their New Single to Inspire People to "Yell Their Crush Confession"". Rolling Stone Australia. July 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  27. ^ "Melbourne's rising pop trio, Blusher, has unveiled their latest single, "Somebody New"". When the Horn Blows. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  28. ^ "Blusher share pulsating new single "Whatever Whatever"". Women in Pop. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  29. ^ "Blusher Announce New EP Racer and new single "Last Man Standing" Out Now". clunkmag. June 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  30. ^ "Blusher 'Rager' Review: The 2026 Anthem for Your Night Out". Artist Rack. February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  31. ^ "Gracey – Rhetorical Questions (Blusher Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  32. ^ "Ivoris – Troy (Blusher Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  33. ^ "Kesha – Glow (Blusher Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
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