Not even a global pandemic can stop Melbourne emo pop outfit PRETTY BLEAK, as they kick on strong with latest single 'next to me'. A punchy drum intro crashes into a catchy guitar riff, paired with a whirling synth that gives into a full-bodied hook. "You wanna stay here or not?", vocalist Sam Thomas questions [...]
Thank you to all artists featured on this list for being the soundtrack to my 2020. Thank you as well to all local loves who were apart of my work during this year. Any pieces reviewed will be linked below, as well as some pieces I reviewed over at TheMusic, so if you're interested, they've [...]
As a ripping guitar line drones out over a heavy beat, Melbourne dark pop act PRETTY BLEAK's latest single 'Living with Mice' is a tasteful blend of grunge and pop, taking identifying elements from both to create a melodically haunting track. Taking place in a concept of purgatory, vocalist Sam Thomas illustrates "lyrically the song [...]
There's been such a strong focus over the last few months of the importance of family and friendship, how important it is to be there for each other and the significance of belonging and support when times get tough. Now, it's time to shine the spotlight on the true unsung heroes of isolation, our beloved [...]
"is it weird that you are so in vogue and I'm not?" One of the many questions on the tongue of Melbourne indie synth-pop group PRETTY BLEAK within the walls of their latest single. Lyrically scattered and musically chaotic together it cohesively depicts the mental minefield we all navigate. Not to mention that guitar solo [...]
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