Foto: Georg Möhrke
Pretty Pleas Bio
"This ain't some scene from some Hollywood trap, the music that matters the most contains that feeling"
Pretty Pleas are a Vienna-based band who describe their music as “Moody Art Pop” – a blend of rock, power pop, elements of punk and new wave, and other idiosyncratic outsider genres that also include progressive influences.
The main theme, and at the same time the driving force behind all their music, is a deeply emotional connection that runs through their songs and their relationship with their fans.
The band was formed in 2021, when George Clavicle and Daniel Smith met. Shortly afterward, Paolo Tornitore, an Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist, joined them. Paolo left the band for a time to work on his own musical projects but returned last year.
The real turning point for the band came in mid-2022, when their drummer, B.B. Kong, joined. He had spent a decade in Mozambique producing records and working as a session musician.
It is precisely this mixture of individual experiences and the diverse musical backgrounds of the members—who had previously played in various bands in Vienna, across Europe, and in New York City—that creates the band’s unique chemistry.
In September 2024, Pretty Pleas released their debut album In Circles and Lines on Konkord Records.
They are currently working on the follow up to "In Circles".....
KONKORD WEBSHOP
https://www.konkord.org/releases4/in-circles-and-lines
PRETTY PLEAS ARE:
B.B. Kong: Sticks and Stones — The Rhythmic Backbone
George Clavicle: Bass & Vocals — The Harmonic Foundation
Daniel Smith Lead Vocals & Guitars — The Soulful Storyteller
Paolo Tornitore: Co-Arranger/Co-Musical Director — Keyboards/Guitar/Percussion
RADIO STATIONS that have added Pretty Pleas to their playlists.
FM4 Heartbeat, Radio Leyland and Alternative Frequencies Rock Show.
Postcards from the Underground