In the heart of Copenhagen, ML Buch spends countless hours on Zoom, engaged in a lively battle with her black lab Carla. Just as the interview begins, Carla decides to get the zoomies, adding an energetic soundtrack to the conversation. "She's incredibly lively," Buch remarks, and indeed, the dog's excited pants and squeaks fill the air. This connection with nature and life is a recurring theme in Buch's music.

Uncover the Riot of Life in ML Buch's Music

Flowers in the Wind: A Unique Musical Landscape

In ML Buch's world, flowers aren't bound to the earth; they glide through the wind. Her compositions are like a singularity between flesh and nature, rendered with seven-string and virtual guitars. This vision is a far cry from the ordinary, creating a musical universe that is both familiar and entirely unique.Buch's second album, Suntub, released about a year ago, has garnered modest acclaim that has spread like wildfire. The images it evokes are truly remarkable, as if opening a door to a new realm of creativity. The riffs, fills, and one-off melodic phrases hold as much meaning as the lyrics, adding an extra layer of depth to the music.

Chorused Guitars: The Heart of Suntub

Chorused guitars play a crucial role in the sound of Suntub. While the singing expresses the meaning, the little phrases on the guitar add another dimension. Buch describes it as part of the composing process, where different parts have a conversation and create a landscape. Trying to play her music in a rock band configuration was a challenge, as the rolls, curls, and sweeps didn't come through in the same way. But in production and writing, she can do anything she wants.

Working with Rebecca Molina: A Creative Partnership

Playing with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Rebecca Molina has allowed Buch to express her vision more easily live. Molina gets Buch's music, which is a great help. Their collaboration has added a new dimension to Buch's performances, enhancing the overall experience for the audience.

The Long Journey of Suntub

Buch worked on Suntub for five years before its release, overlapping with the creation of Skinned. Sequencing the album was a challenging task, but working with her friend Agnete Hannibal was a great help. They aimed to create a balance between resolving and challenging elements, not being too conventional. There were originally five or ten more sketches that might have been used at some point, but they chose the strongest tracks.

The Piano Experiment: A New Perspective

Buch has always played keyboards but was never particularly drawn to the piano. Recording for a solo piano compilation, piano1, was a great challenge. She treated the piano like a guitar, trying to drum the strings and layer different pianos. This experiment added a unique texture to her music, going against the clean sound of the instrument.

Language and Inspiration: Yarrows and Beyond

While making Suntub in the countryside, Buch learned the names of different plants, including yarrows. These common flowers took on a new meaning in her music, as if detached from their roots and suspended in a dreamy context. The language of Suntub comes from these everyday experiences and inspirations.Fri/13, 8pm, Gray Area, SF. More info here.