Basia Bulat

In the organizer's words:

Basia Bulat writes songs like others fill diaries: with memories, dreams and a hint of magic. Her music is full of longing, sometimes delicate and introspective, sometimes powerful and orchestral. The Canadian singer/songwriter, who moves between folk, chamber pop and synthesizer soundscapes, is releasing her seventh album "Basia's Palace" on 21 February - a work that breaks new ground and yet sounds familiar.

Basia Bulat's story is one of many influences. Even as a child, she knew that she wanted to be a musician. Only the genre remained unclear for a long time. Rock bands in her youth, studying jazz bass, a deep love of folk and songwriting - all this eventually led her to her very own style: chamber pop with a folkloristic touch, enriched with violin, cello and piano, but also drums and ukulele. Her unmistakable voice, often compared to Leslie Feist or Natalie Merchant, carries songs that oscillate between melancholy and hope.

Since her debut album "Oh My Darling" in 2007, Bulat has undergone a continuous process of artistic maturation. Each new release has brought with it expanded sound colors. But with "Basia's Palace" she dares to try something completely new. Created in the quiet hours of the night, influenced by Leonard Cohen's late-night songwriting sessions and immersion in nostalgic role-playing games like Dragon Warrior 4, she has created a sonic world reminiscent of a digital dreamscape. It's a tribute to creation itself, to the magic of the moment a melody is born. With Tucker Martine as producer and string arrangements by Drew Jurecka, everything comes together to create a gentle, searching soundscape that floats like a memory of a future not yet experienced.

But Bulat is more than just an accomplished songwriter. Her musical versatility - she masters electric guitar, piano, autoharp, ukulele, bass and charango - and her expressive stage presence have not only earned her a loyal fan base, but also invitations to prestigious events. Her music has been performed with symphony orchestras, she has shared the stage with the likes of Nick Cave, Sufjan Stevens and The National, has been a finalist in the Polaris Music Prize three times and has been nominated for the JUNO Award five times.

With "Basia's Palace", she takes her audience on a journey through memories, dreams and soundscapes - and, of course, on stage. Anyone who wants to experience Bulat's music live will have the opportunity to do so in June 2025: Having already supported Efterklang for short performances in January, the artist will now play full-length concerts in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. A must for anyone who wants to be carried away by her voice - to where the stories grow on the trees.