Pretty Sick is an American

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band from

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. It currently consists of vocalist and bassist Sabrina Fuentes, drummer Eva Kaufman, and guitarist Benjamin Arauz. Despite the band's long presence and tight-knit fanbase, especially in the

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area, it is only in recent years that they have garnered recognition from major national publications such as '' i-D'', ''Nylon'', and '' Pigeons and Planes''. In May 2020, Pretty Sick signed to the British record label

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, known for acts such as

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and beabadoobee. The group has primarily performed throughout the greater New York City area and more recently around

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. In February 2021, the band produced the

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to the ongoing variety series, ''Story of my Fucking Life'', created by Manon Macasaet. The band's debut album, ''Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile'' was released on Dirty Hit on September 30, 2022. Pretty Sick supported the release with a 23-date headline tour of the US in October and November 2022.

Artistry

Pretty Sick's music is now primarily rooted in alternative-rock, grunge,

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, and

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, while their earlier music was considered far more

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. Over the years, the production style has become increasingly gritty and dark. Their

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are equally notable for their transgressive nature, marked by bloody car-crashes, operating rooms, and erotic aggression.

Best friends

Pretty Sick is known to interact and hang out with key social figures in New York and London, such as Nimrod Kamer, Heather Bell,

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and Chloe Wise.

Discography

Studio albums

Studio EPs

Self-released EPs

Singles

Other appearances

References

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