Yumi Zouma - Sålka Gets Her Hopes Up

Yumi Zouma are friends from New Zealand now divided amongst New York, Paris and Christchurch, who formed their band on 18 April 2013. Their music is stylish, effortless and intuitive. Simple guitar notes sit atop programmed drums to create a subtle backdrop for lush and exploring female vocals. Their debut EP for Cascine is a work of organic beauty, pulsing with simple melodies and whispered intimacies. The four tracks are timeless and instantly likable, showcasing the band&subtle approach to pop music, where soft, off-kilter melodies belie a natural songcraft, rich with style and emotional depth. Yumi Zouma is Charlie Ryder, Josh Burgess and Kim Pflaum.