Ultra Funkular Sound, the solo project hailing from Norwich, England, has just dropped a gem with the release of Bluebells on July 18, 2025. Influenced by Lane 8 but steering into its own lane, the track is homegrown, recorded at the artistโs house on a simple PC. Obviously it doesnโt sound like it, but that tells us that big sound can and does come from humble spaces.
โBluebellsโ unfolds with an airy, ambient electronic soundscape, almost like stepping into a clearing at dusk. A soft, delicate vocal line glides in, poetic and hushed, carrying the opening image: โThe bluebells are gone.โ Thereโs something instantly reflective in that delivery, pulling listeners into an intimate headspace. As the track swells, the synths pulse with growing intensity, layered like strokes of light, while a subtle kick grounds the dreaminess. Itโs a slow build, but by the time the chorus arrives, youโre swept into a glowing wave of sound.
The lyrics stay painterly and evocative, as they sing, โPurple ocean swallowed by green / The moon was pale blue,โ echoing natural cycles of beauty and loss. They hover between melancholy and wonder, pairing perfectly with the lush instrumental bed. The melodies shimmer in the mix, almost like fireflies, while the bridge lets the vocals soar with sudden urgency. Itโs the moment where the introspection lifts into something more expansive, like a private thought breaking into open air.
What makes โBluebellsโ hit so well is its balance: crisp production with no clutter, melodies that stick without being obvious, and a groove that moves you personally. It belongs equally in headphones on a late-night walk and blasting out under festival lights. Ultra Funkular Sound may be a solo effort, but with a song this tight and immersive, it connects to a whole commune. Check it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan