After depicting the bittersweet side of breakups in their last single, That’s Such a Girl Thing To Say, Yorkshire’s Indie-Rockers The Pretty Ugly are back with a piece that tackles a different aspect of relationships, blurring the line between love and friendship on the tune Friend.
The Pretty Ugly – Friend
It was this past September when The Pretty Ugly released their successful song, That’s Such a Girl Thing To Say, a composition currently holding the most streams on their personal Spotify with over 12,000, setting a new important milestone for this Yorkshire quartet. Two months later, this skilled band has delivered the next chapter of their young career in the form of the infectious bopper Friend.
Once more, the lovey-dovey songwriting style of The Pretty Ugly stands out. Beneath the endearing lyrics, it’s possible to appreciate bell-sounding synths accompanied by drenched guitars embellished by delicate back vocals, all vibing to infectious singalong energy, especially at the euphoric chorus, always with their characteristic retro style present.
And talking about the lyrics, this piece illustrates how a friendship can turn into a romantic relationship if the right circumstances occur and, of course, by investing the right amount of time and effort. Narrated from a first-person perspective, Friend is on another level of sonic sensitivity.
“Friend is a tender Indie rock melody, exalted by its sugar-coated themes and outstanding musicianship.”
The Pretty Ugly and their compelling sound, in conjunction with their accessible topics, make them an act with a lot of potential for mainstream success. They still might be a band on the rise, but this level of quality says nothing but great things about their future.
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