PRETTY BLEAK is a Melbourne-based indie rock band blending ethereal visuals, ambient textures, and shoegaze undertones with a core rooted in pop, emo, and punk. Drawing on influences such as Nirvana and The Cure, they deliver a modern take on dark yet melodic pop-rock with stadium-ready guitar-driven soundscapes. The group consists of Sam Thomas, Sanji Aneja, and Kyle Charleston, whose chemistry has helped shape a rising presence both on stage and online. The band’s breakthrough came with their 2024 debut EP, an introduction to a theme, marked by a sold-out launch in Melbourne. Its lead single, "she’ll come around", quickly gained traction on social media, introducing the band to a growing global audience. In 2025, PRETTY BLEAK’s momentum accelerated, with over a million views, rapid listener growth in the U.S., and a Melbourne headline show that sold out in just three days. They also secured a major support slot for Short Stack at the Forum Theatre and appeared at key festivals like Bigsound and Great Escape Festival in Tasmania, while sharing stages with Bugs, Teenage Joans, and Towns. Among their latest work is the track “BEHERE.4U”(2025), which captures the band’s emotional intensity and melancholic yet expansive indie sound, positioning PRETTY BLEAK as one of Australia’s most promising emerging acts.