BASIC DESIRE are an Australian duo. They combine electronic sounds with melodic vocals, creating lush ambient landscapes. The band consists of Paulina Caine – the lead vocalist and lyricist, and Henry Kubik – the composer who also produces the music.

“This is a listening experience one has to hear to believe. This girl has the talent and voice to rock the world. Backed up by the creative mastery of Kubik, BASIC DESIRE’s music is sure to top the charts and please listeners for years to come.”
Frank Scott
Tweed River Radio

The group originally got together in 1999 under the name of FLAME, and started out as a dance oriented outfit. This collaboration landed them various radio and television appearances (Channel 7, ABC) and an independent release of songs in UK and Holland.

FLAME’s early songs were still being played on radio stations around Australia (see: ABC and SBS) when, given their passion for ballads and electronic music, Paulina and Kubik decided to change direction to their