Genre Fluid | Pretty Crimes: Every Moment All At Once (Independent / 2 February 2024)

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Genre Fluid
Pretty Crimes: Every Moment All At Once
(Independent / 2 February 2024)

'Every Moment All at Once' is about the threads of connection people have with each other, and how all of these threads come together to form the sum of one's identity. We wanted to explore how, through the relationships in our lives, we discover different facets of ourselves; some that we love, and some that are hard to grapple with that we wish to change.

Pretty Crimes album cover

That's how Pretty Crimes describes their 2024 release, Every Moment All At Once.

Based out of Raleigh, NC, the band consists of Dan Irving, Em Edgerton, Mike Freeman, and Alan "Chico" Marines. Their first album, You Have Your Mind, explored the nature of belief and its relationship with reality. Every Moment All At Once is their second album.

Who knows what these spirits circling in my head have to say? (from Still Waiting by Pretty Crimes).

Distinctive vocals and a poetic sensibility characterize the sound of Pretty Crimes. Musically, the band calls themselves genre fluid, which is an apt description.

The sound veers from the jazzy retro pop of Still Waiting to catchy alt-rock on New Years and electronica/ambient-ish on If You Are There. It creates a sense of anticipation as you listen - what will the next one be like?

Pretty Crimes by photographer Rebekah Velazquez (rebekahv_photography on instagram)
Pretty Crimes by photographer Rebekah Velazquez (rebekahv_photography on instagram)

Then, there are tracks like Madeline that themselves defy easy genre description. It's atmospheric, with an electric/orchestral arrangement, and the rhythmic bones of a pop song that drives on underneath the layers of synth and vocal harmonies. It's a standout on the album.

The blend of synth and classic guitar rock elements works well when it's used with this kind of ingenuity. It's an album of thoughtful music for musical iconoclasts. 

Musician Names/Instruments: Alan "Chico" Marines - lead guitar. Dan Irving - guitar, keys, vox, drum machines. Em Edgerton - bass, guitar, vox. Mike Freeman - drums, guitar.

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