Another example of Ula‘s artistic greatness, ‘Wish You Never Had’ marks her return after last year’s EP ‘Boysulk’. Teaming up with frequent collaborator Daniel Lazenby, the London-based creative worked on the song for a month, slowly carving out its nuanced shape at ZigZag Studios. The result is honestly really good; it’s not only a relatable piece but also a calming listening experience. It’s everything we would expect from Ula, and more.
From a sonic standpoint, the record bathes in crepuscular tones and aural intimacy, with Ula and Lazenby developing a tapestry of tender soundscapes and guitar arpeggios. Ula’s luscious and controlled vocals hide a certain melancholia, as the whole record does, here tinged with nighttime allure. Delving deeper into the meaningful and reflective ethos that propels the record, we are told: “It explores the stillness that comes with sitting with an emotion that feels too impossible to untangle.”
This is actually a very powerful resolution; Ula embraces honest introspection, looking for a sense of catharsis. She then captures the fleeting and sometimes dark anxiety that comes with romance, seeking to practice patience when the instinct would be to overthink. In that sense, ‘Wish You Never Had’ introduces regret, with Ula yearning for the emotional peace she once enjoyed. Of course, in the end it’s always worth it: that’s how we know we are truly living.
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