Ula Drops Dazzling New Single "So Kind" and Connects With Us for a Deep Dive Into Her Sonic World
- STAFF
- Jul 9
- 6 min read
By: Staff
An electrifying, genre-bending triumph—"So Kind" is a masterclass in bold vision and vocal brilliance
Ula’s debut single “So Kind” has officially arrived, and it’s anything but ordinary. With a sound that twists pop into something darker, stranger, and more addictive, this track sets the tone for what’s shaping up to be a wildly original chapter. Fans of stylophones, warped melodies, and artists who never play it safe are in for a treat.
We caught up with Ula to dive into the story behind “So Kind,” her upcoming EP boysulk, and the journey from prog-pop frontwoman to fully self-produced solo force. We learned about the risks she’s taken, the strange beauty in her production style, and the personal growth that’s shaped every note. There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s get into it.
Here’s how it went:
Begin Interview:
Hello Ula, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview! We've had an amazing time exploring your music and diving into your creative journey. Now, we’re even more intrigued to get a deeper look into both your brand and your personal and professional inspirations.
Q: For the fans meeting you for the first time, is Ula your given name or a stage name? What inspired you to choose that for your artist persona?
A. Hah, yeah. It’s my actual name. Short for Urszula, which is the Polish spelling of Ursula.
Q: We loved the powerful vocals and your style is so unique and absolutely captivating. We loved your delivery! Your voice really takes the attention of the whole performance, which was a terrific production decision. When did you discover your voice, and what was the turning point that took you from singing in the mirror to singing in professional recording settings?
A. I think it was actually quite early on. My nursery teacher noticed I could sing well, and she and my mum started entering me into different kids’ singing competitions. Somehow I didn’t end up hating it.
Q: As a teaser description, what would you tell someone about this song to intrigue them about its meaning and get them interested in listening to it?
A. It’s a cute yet subtly threatening delulu anthem about an unreciprocated crush. It’s ironic, slightly over the top, and musically not always what you’d expect.
Q: You’ve gone from leading Tenacity to launching this bold solo project. What pushed you to step into this new chapter as just Ula, and how did you know it was time?
A. I’d been sitting on these tracks for quite a while, but they didn’t really match the style we were pursuing with Tenacity. Eventually, life pushed us in different directions, and I decided to come back to the unfinished pop tunes and release them under a different name.
Q: The title of your EP, boysulk, already feels loaded. What drew you to that name, and how does it reflect the mood or message behind the songs?
A. Hah, well, the EP is actually all love songs (or songs about love interests). All of the stories ended in pretty similar ways - with guys dramatically sulking at me for different, strange reasons. Most often for speaking up when I felt hurt, or for not aligning with them morally (the classic). It’s funny because the songs are all pretty wholesome, and nothing really gives away the ending. But (perhaps, just maybe) I’m planning a little sequel that will dig into that side a bit deeper.
Q: “So Kind” kicks things off with stylophones, basslines, and what you called glamorous lawn mowing. Can you unpack what that means in the context of the track’s sound and spirit?
A. Hah, well, the instrumentation speaks for itself. The “lawn mowing” refers to the music video, which is honestly my personal DIY masterpiece. Not because it’s good, but because it’s so unhinged and was SO fun to make.
Q: You moved to the UK alone at 17 to study at The BRIT School. That takes serious guts. How did that move shape your sense of self, both as a person and as an artist?
A. Honestly, moving to London wasn’t scary at all at the time, it just felt so right (even though I didn’t speak perfect English, hah). BRIT helped me so much. It really made me realise that the music industry, and working professionally in entertainment, wasn’t as out of reach as I’d grown up believing. It just made it all feel real. I’m forever grateful for the opportunities I got through college.
Q: Being a self-produced artist with a studio engineering background, do you find total creative control to be freeing or overwhelming—or maybe both?
A. Oh, it’s definitely both. Sometimes you can get so lost in the detail that you forget your original ideas altogether. It can be overwhelming, but mostly I find it really rewarding. The feeling of creating something from start to finish and being able to say “this is all my work” is just irreplaceable.
Q: You’ve played nearly 70 venues across London already. Do you have a favorite memory from the live circuit, or a moment when you realized this is exactly what you’re meant to be doing?
A. It might’ve been a gig myself and the band organised with friends from the BRIT School at Nambucca in 2019. We managed to get such a great crowd in the audience, and all the performers were close friends which made it a really rewarding and wholesome experience.
Q: Do you have a favorite song from your early years—one by an artist you'd love to cover in the studio because it still feels deeply connected to who you are today?
A. Ooh, so many but probably something by Portishead. I spent my teenage years listening to them, Thom Yorke, and Björk, so it would be something from that world.
Q: Many artists hit a few walls along the way. Have there been times you questioned continuing with music? What helped you stay committed to your path?
A. There have definitely been a few walls, but I think I’ve always stayed committed to music in different ways. Even if I felt stuck with one project, I’d continue making music in other settings like producing for other people or shadowing sessions in different studios around London.
Q: How does making music make you feel? Does this song come from a real experience, and does performing it help you heal the emotions behind it—or does it make them resurface?
A. I think it’s almost always a healing experience and getting the emotions out. It feels like capturing the state of mind I’m in at the time. This particular track was meant to be just silly and over-the-top, so whatever it brought out was mostly just fun, hah.
Q: What are your top 3 dream venues to perform at?
A. More realistically, I’d love to play Omeara and Lafayette. Slightly less realistically… Royal Albert Hall, maybe? Haha.
Q: Outside of music, who or what has had the biggest influence on your personal growth or artistic perspective?
A. In terms of personal growth, I think solo travelling has shaped my character a lot. I try to do it regularly to reconnect with myself. I usually take a little MIDI keyboard and a mic too, if I can, to jot down any ideas that come to me in the moment.
Q: What do you want people to remember most about you after hearing this song and reading this interview?
A. I’d like them to remember that I’m a pretty versatile artist who’s not afraid of innovation and wants to bring something new to the table.
Q: We can't thank you enough for sharing these intimate details! So, what's next? Can you give us the inside scoop on your upcoming projects and what fans should be excited about? We'd love to be the first to share the news!
A. I’ve got another track coming out next month, followed by an EP later this year :) It’s going to be a busy year—so stay tuned. Thanks so much for having me!
Ula, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
End Interview
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