New music video from Yulan & Blaise

Yulan & Blaise may be new as a duo, but they’ve arrived with the poise and creativity of seasoned visionaries. Comprising Singaporean-Australian artist Yulan Jack and veteran saxophonist Blaise Garza, the Australian-American pair fuse experimental electronica with ethereal vocals and innovative instrumentation to craft a sound that feels cinematic, intimate and wholly their own.

Before linking up musically, both artists had already made their mark in creative spheres; Yulan, whose name honours her grandmother Mulan, is a multidisciplinary artist known for her work in music, acting and performance art. Dubbed one of the 40-Under-40 Most Influential Asian-Australians in 2022, she’s also featured on screens in the Emmy-nominated comedy Deadloch. Blaise, meanwhile, has spent over two decades as the saxophonist for iconic folk punk outfit Violent Femmes, playing historic venues like the Sydney Opera House and Hollywood Bowl, while collaborating with the likes of Barenaked Ladies and Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison.

Together, they form a compelling creative alliance and their upcoming debut EP, set to land later this year, channels their real-life romance through surreal, story-driven soundscapes. Yulan & Blaise made their first statement as a duo with last year’s “God Complex,” a brooding downtempo track that leaned into the darker edges of electroacoustic experimentation. Inspired by the Bristol Sound and the immersive atmospheres of 90s sci-fi cinema, it established a sonic world based in both nostalgia and forward-thinking invention.

Now, they return with their second single titled “Falling 花火落,” continuing their exploration of cinematic expression and emotional detail. An art pop outing, the track features vocals in both English and Mandarin, subtly layering identity and intimacy over a carefully textured instrumental bed. It’s a song that moves between fragility and strength, showcasing not only the duo’s musical compatibility but also their talent for building emotive tension through sound.

Set up by the rising swirl of disoriented instrumental textures, the track blossoms into a spacey trip hop-tinged scene capped by Yulan’s ethereal vocal leads which drift gracefully above the engrossing arrangement. Delicate flutter of piano notes contrast deep bass tones while the shuffle of rattling drums keeps the track in a state of hypnotic motion, resulting in a dazzling and entirely enveloping soundscape.

Blaise’s saxophone returns here with a commanding presence, rising from the misty arrangement in a stirring solo that evokes both his punk heritage and a more intricate, melancholic beauty. Paired with Yulan’s crystalline vocal delivery, the track captures the emotional complexity of love unravelled; gentle, painful and dreamlike all at once.

Visually, “Falling 花火落” is accompanied by a music video that echoes the song’s themes of romance and disconnection. Directed by Gabriel Morrison and shot at Hobart’s Ming Court Restaurant, the video stitches in references to iconic 1990s East Asian cinema, drawing influence from films like Fallen Angels and Raise the Red Lantern to present a fitting extension of the duo’s aesthetic. As they prepare to release their highly anticipated debut EP, Yulan & Blaise are sure to continue going from strength to strength and winning over fans around the world.

Watch the music video for Falling 花火落 below

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