There are bands that call it a day after three chords and a piddly organ melody. But there are also bands that grind their sound, tweak the lyrics, polish the solos to a shiny high gloss finish and only exceed the tempo limit in the appropriate lanes. Bands that work out every nook and cranny of the Pop Song itself until they have created perfect pieces of timeless musical jewellery. An American band all the way from Vienna: Pretty Pleas (Daniel Smith - vocals/guitars, George Clavicle - bass, B.B. Kong - drums) showcase that in addition to excellent craftsmanship and love of experimenting you also need the right influences to create an authentic, individual sound that is both great pop and tough alternative rock. Squaring the circle? Perhaps. But ... read more