Who recorded the 2013 hit "Song For Zula"?

Phosphorescent recorded the 2013 hit "Song for Zula." Phosphorescent is the recording name used by American singer-songwriter Matthew Houck, so the answer refers to Houck's musical project rather than a conventional band with that exact name.

The song appeared on Muchacho, Phosphorescent's sixth studio album, released by the independent label Dead Oceans on March 19, 2013. Houck wrote, produced, and recorded much of the album in a home studio in Brooklyn, building a sound that blended indie rock, folk, country, and atmospheric pop.

"Song for Zula" became one of Phosphorescent's best-known tracks. Its lyrics draw on the traditional song "Ring of Fire," famously associated with Johnny Cash and June Carter, while transforming the familiar imagery into a reflective meditation on love, fear, and emotional vulnerability.

Listeners may encounter the answer listed as Matthew Houck, but that is the person behind the project. For a question asking who recorded the track, Phosphorescent is the standard artist credit. The song also appeared in films and television, including The Amazing Spider-Man 2.