Some music feels like a conversation with an old friend—a tender exchange where the silences say as much as the words. Laurel Bloom’s debut EP, Painting The Sunlight In My Room, offers that rare kind of intimacy.
Under the pseudonym Laurel Bloom, Lucas Zibulski, the drummer from Malummí and a seasoned jazz collaborator, steps into the spotlight for the first time, sharing his voice with unguarded vulnerability. The result is a deeply personal collection of songs that gently cradle the listener, inviting them to linger in moments of nostalgia, self-discovery, and quiet catharsis.
Recorded in the living room of Zibulski’s childhood home, the EP radiates the raw immediacy of a place steeped in memory. Alongside producer and childhood friend Konstantin Aebli, Zibulski transformed this familiar space into a home studio—a decision that feels as much an emotional choice as a practical one. The creaks of the old house and the faint hum of life outside seep into the tracks, grounding them in the texture of real life.
The EP opens with the sound of solitude, a simple piano melody guiding Laurel Bloom’s soft, contemplative voice. His lyrics are poetic yet straightforward, weaving tales of growing pains and the uneasy art of letting go. There’s a sense of playfulness beneath the melancholy, reminiscent of Andy Shauf’s intricate storytelling and Aldous Harding’s enigmatic delivery.
What makes, Painting The Sunlight In My Room, truly special is its restraint. The arrangements are minimal—mostly acoustic instruments, subtly layered—and feel crafted with the care of someone painting delicate brushstrokes. There’s nothing rushed or overwrought; every note seems to hold its breath, offering listeners space to interpret, reflect, and feel.
Laurel Bloom’s debut doesn’t demand attention—it invites it. It’s an EP that rewards quiet listening, evoking the bittersweetness of memory and the fragile hope of forward motion. In a world that often feels loud and chaotic, Painting The Sunlight In My Room, is a gentle reminder to pause, look inward, and embrace the beauty of imperfection.
For fans of introspective songwriting and understated arrangements, Laurel Bloom is a name to watch. With this tender, self-assured debut, Lucas Zibulski proves he’s not just a drummer—he’s a storyteller, a painter of sunlight, and a keeper of quiet truths.
