Flourish

**Flourish** is a Cleveland-based experimental indie duo formed in 2016 by multi-instrumentalists Sarah Wood and Paul Mercer. Known for their genre-blurring sound that stitches together post-rock textures, ambient soundscapes, and glitchy electronic beats, the pair crafts immersive sonic collages that feel equally cosmic and grounded. Their work often explores themes of impermanence and human connection, reflected in releases like *Ephemera* and *Seasonal Affection*, while projects like *Android Dream* and *New Cosmic Terror* lean into dystopian sci-fi vibes.

Live shows are a big part of Flourish’s ethos—*Lotus Sessions, Vol. 1 (Live at Bad Racket)* captures their raw, improvisational energy recorded at Cleveland’s Bad Racket Studios. They’ve also dipped into film scoring, contributing haunting instrumentals to the *Stalker Jane* soundtrack. With a DIY spirit and a knack for collaboration, Flourish keeps evolving, whether through introspective acoustic moments (*Towpath*) or sprawling, synth-driven journeys (*Deepest Wellsprings of Being*). Their music feels like a shared secret whispered between close friends.

Genres

Post-rock

Shoegaze

Latest Release

Stalker Jane: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

Flourish

Single - Released March 21, 2025