Pulse (EP)
Benson Boone
Pulse is Benson Boone’s second EP, a five‑song collection that shifts him from primarily piano‑driven ballads into a brighter, more playful pop direction. Built around tracks like “Coffee Cake,” “Lovely Darling,” “What Was,” “Sugar Sweet,” and “Little Runaway,” the project leans on buoyant rhythms, warm production, and catchy melodies that highlight a lighter, more upbeat side of his songwriting. Boone has described this era as more natural and energetic for him, using the EP to prove he is not just a “sad boy” balladeer but an artist comfortable with tempo, groove, and playful everyday imagery.
Even as the sound is brighter, Pulse still carries emotional weight, especially in songs like “What Was” and “Little Runaway,” which explore regret, nostalgia, and the desire to comfort someone going through a difficult time. Reviewers highlight the EP’s blend of intimate verses and big choruses, noting how Boone’s voice moves between gentle, conversational lines and soaring hooks that invite sing‑alongs. Across its concise 15‑minute runtime, Pulse feels like a bridge between his early, more melancholic material and the fuller, more confident pop sound of his later releases.
Pulse (EP)
Benson Boone
Pulse is Benson Boone’s second EP, a five‑song collection that shifts him from primarily piano‑driven ballads into a brighter, more playful pop direction. Built around tracks like “Coffee Cake,” “Lovely Darling,” “What Was,” “Sugar Sweet,” and “Little Runaway,” the project leans on buoyant rhythms, warm production, and catchy melodies that highlight a lighter, more upbeat side of his songwriting. Boone has described this era as more natural and energetic for him, using the EP to prove he is not just a “sad boy” balladeer but an artist comfortable with tempo, groove, and playful everyday imagery.
Even as the sound is brighter, Pulse still carries emotional weight, especially in songs like “What Was” and “Little Runaway,” which explore regret, nostalgia, and the desire to comfort someone going through a difficult time. Reviewers highlight the EP’s blend of intimate verses and big choruses, noting how Boone’s voice moves between gentle, conversational lines and soaring hooks that invite sing‑alongs. Across its concise 15‑minute runtime, Pulse feels like a bridge between his early, more melancholic material and the fuller, more confident pop sound of his later releases.