Pretty Bitter’s ‘Pleaser’, The New Yorker calls out the declining state of music criticism, and more.
On the Season 17 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin catch up after a long Summer, ponder the role of critics in the modern music landscape, and discuss the wonders of Pleaser, the latest (and AOTY-contender) from Washington, D.C.’s Pretty Bitter.
Featured Album
Pleaser
Pretty Bitter
When you hear singer Emelia Blekerask ask “what happens to a body when it’s scared?” in the middle of “Thrill-Eater”, the second track on Pretty Bitter’s pretty terrific new album Pleaser, you’re going to feel some feelings - especially if you’re walking around an occupied Washington, DC, the city the band calls home . Pleaser is both polished and earnest, and it’s about more than just the present moment, as one of DC’s raddest young bands has a contemplative and mature moment and gives us a record that will be fun to age with. — Eduardo
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