Ula: So Kind
Stylophones, Heavy Basslines, and Glamorous Lawn Mowing: Ula’s “So Kind” Is a Warped Pop Gem
by Jack Rush
Former Tenacity frontwoman Ula makes a dazzling entrance into her solo era with “So Kind,” the debut single from her self-produced EP boysulk (out June 27). Swapping prog-pop intricacy for a darker, synth-heavy sound, the Polish-born, London-based artist delivers a bold statement of intent—one that fuses avant-garde experimentalism with undeniable pop appeal.
From the jump, “So Kind” pulses with sleek electronic textures and an undercurrent of theatrical drama. The track opens spare and soulful, then gradually builds into a minimalist, bass-driven groove that evokes the stylized edge of Billie Eilish with the off-kilter glamour of Allie X. There’s a glamorous tension running through every note—something like R&B for androids with a penchant for art-house cinema.
Ula’s vocals are a standout: airy but potent, seductive yet sincere. Whether she's whispering into your ear or soaring over glitchy synths, her performance has a magnetic pull. The lyrics walk a tightrope between emotional vulnerability and steely self-awareness, and the result is both poignant and empowering. This is pop music with bite, bursting with personality but never veering into indulgence.
And while the production is clearly polished, there’s a handmade, slightly surreal quality to it all—like a high-fashion runway show on a freshly mowed suburban lawn. Stylophones squeal, basslines shimmer with menace, and piano glints like sunlight off a broken mirror. Ula’s engineering chops shine as she seamlessly blends organic and synthetic elements, creating a sound that’s both immediate and otherworldly.
“So Kind” isn’t just a song—it’s a sonic world. And while it might not be engineered for instant mainstream chart success, its distinctive identity and fearless direction place Ula among the most compelling new voices in UK pop.
If boysulk continues in this vein, expect Ula to make serious waves in the alt-pop landscape. She’s not just crafting music—she’s crafting a persona, a mood, and an atmosphere. And it's one well worth diving into.
Standout moment: That dark shimmer in the bassline around the 1:30 mark—pure, stylish menace.
For fans of: St. Vincent, Allie X, Aurora, Billie Eilish, and anyone who thinks their lawnmower should come with sequins.
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