Pretty Hurts

Sorry, there's no Beyonce in this post. However, there is a kickass German post-punk band with the name Pretty Hurts. This three-piece from Berlin has put out two EP's of fast-paced, noisey outbursts that somehow still manage to sound cold, dark, and empty (in a good way). This band is possibly the bleakest statement out of Germany since "God is dead". I'm kidding of course, but this band really does encapsulate nihilistic angst turned into an all-out rage. They certainly share Iceage's affinity for reverb and Joy Divison, but with a nice dose of straight-up punk spasticity. Give them a listen, and enjoy.

Make Graves (2014)

1. Acceleration

2. Hypnagogic Hallucinations

3. Hurts

4. Everybody

5. Moving Fast

6. Ambition

Expectations (2015)

1. Separate Ends

2. Expectations

3. Bricks

4. Tweak

LP (2016)

1. Cold Sweat

2. Paranoia Love

3. Own Myth

4. Solitary Whistle

5. Beat On You

6. Koma

7. Past Your Time

8. Hostility

9. Ospelt

10. Distressful Youth

11. Bliss On A Leash

12. Wear Me Out

13. Athica

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