Melbourne/Naarm-based Pretty Girl is back on the scene with the dazzling release of her latest track ‘All Away’, presented through One House. Masterfully bridging the gap between high-energy anthems and poignant love ballads, Pretty Girl’s musical offerings evoke images of twilight-filled dance floors and the warm, euphoric ambience of summertime clubbing—precisely the remedy we need to push through winter’s last leg.
Her fresh house track ‘All Away’ radiates energy and emotion, even as it carries a touch of sadness—a dynamic Pretty Girl describes, “I started writing and making All Away just before I left Australia to do my first international tour across the UK and Europe. I felt like I was on the precipice of my life changing for so many reasons, which I think invited the tone of the song- it’s kind of desperate/hanging on/charged with emotional energy and momentum. I wanted to make a more passionate song after making lo-fi-esque music for years. I worked on the song throughout my four months in London, finishing it once I had returned home to Melbourne and let the dust settle. I think you can hear these themes in the song- excitement and anticipation, but also some tension, a fight for control, and doubt.”
Music serves as a gateway to Pretty Girl’s universe—a cosmos where she blends house, UK Garage (UKG), and techno into her unique sound, accented by her ethereal, whispery vocals. In recent years, Pretty Girl has made her mark on music scenes worldwide with her hypnotic live performances, such as her electrifying set at Boiler Room Melbourne, opening for big names like Bonobo and Fred again.., a sold-out Australian tour, and her travels to UK shores.
Pretty Girl’s 2023 UK journey advanced her live and DJ set prowess. Highlights of her tour included a packed headline show at Phonox London, enchanting the audience at AVA Belfast, Lost Village, and All Points East, alongside unforgettable DJ gigs at the esteemed Glastonbury, DC10 in Ibiza, and the legendary Mixmag Lab. Each live performance and DJ set from Pretty Girl is a distinctive exploration of sound—whether it’s weaving dense, atmospheric layers with hardware and her vocals in real-time during live shows or elevating the dance floor mood with her DJ selection. With a discography that spans two EPs, five singles, millions of Spotify streams, and remixes for notable artists like Romy and George Fitzgerald, Pretty Girl’s musical journey speaks to a confident artist in full command of her distinctive sound.
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Feature photo by Max Iannantuono
All Away is out now: https://ffm.to/pg-all-away
