The Pretty Ugly’s new single ‘Friend’ is a good old indie-rock bop. Drums smash through the mix, whilst chorus soaked guitars lay on top. A colourful canvas of melodies, coming in the form of synths and euphoric guitar lead lines, ebb and flow in-between the track. On top, vocals showcase a formidable partnership of pop sensibilities and well-penned lyrics.
Speaking about the single, the band say: “Friend is a lively musical piece written to depict how the seemingly mysterious and invisible barrier between a friendship and a relationship can be broken with a little bit of time and energy. We wanted the dreamy longing to be shown in the way the music works so we used these cool bell sounding synths for the chorus and loads of chorus drenched guitars to really fit that nostalgic vibe we love so much. It’s the music of our childhoods, the music we love and we think we’ve nailed it with this one.”
The Pretty Ugly are a 4 piece Alt pop/rock group based hailing from Yorkshire. They’re certainly not your average looking group, with an 80s influenced sound and look, the aim to blend contemporary with modern, crafting their own unique sound. Their unique blend of alt rock and past decade nostalgia breathe a new breath of life into the 2020s that comes just as unexpected as it is needed.
