Alt-pop Rock 03/08/2023

Ūla

Ūla is a Sydney-born artist whose presence in the pop world has grown out of social media momentum and real musical roots. She started busking in the streets as a teenager, turning those early, unfiltered performances into a steady creative habit that carried into her online work.

ARTIST | Ūla

Ūla

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Ūla is a Sydney-born artist whose presence in the pop world has grown out of social media momentum and real musical roots. She started busking in the streets as a teenager, turning those early, unfiltered performances into a steady creative habit that carried into her online work. Her first independent release, Futon, struck a chord quickly, earning millions of streams and drawing attention far beyond Australia. She followed that with tracks like gold star, Ctrl Alt Delete and SCANDAL, each sharpening a sound she and others have called bubblegum grunge, a blend of pop, punk and rock influences that reflects her varied musical interests.

Ūla built her initial audience through TikTok, where her personality and musical experimentation found an engaged following. Her music carries an energy that feels both playful and direct, rooted in a generation that moved seamlessly between screens and stages. That crossover helped take her from local spots in Sydney to festival lineups and showcases internationally. She’s worked with a team that includes established producers and has supported established acts on tour, yet she still brings that busking experience with her, treating performance as a conversation rather than a production.

At its core, Ūla’s music isn’t about fitting neatly into a category. Her sound borrows from the gritty edges of rock and the immediacy of pop, pairing catchy melodies with a willingness to lean into attitude and personality. She keeps evolving, drawing on her cultural influences and personal journey, and the result is music that feels current and alive to the moment.

Ūla standing under purple stage light during intimate rooftop performance.
Ūla gazing offstage under soft purple lighting.
Ūla smiling mid performance with arm extended under purple rooftop lights.
Ūla pausing under purple spotlight.
Ūla looking toward camera beneath circular purple light during live set
A still, expressive frame from Ūla’s “god complex” live performance.