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Oliver Pinder releases the high-octane single ‘Pretty Faces’
The latest from Oliver Pinder is new single ‘Pretty Faces’. Over screaming distorted guitar riffs and rattling melodies, Oliver delivers a gritty and emotional vocal performance. Plucky synth sections bring down the energy, getting you ready for the truly intense moments in the track. In the track, Oliver speaks on the effects of social media, and how it can often be perceived as people day to day, instead of a highlight reel of their best moments. It’s a new direction for Oliver, but a welcome one, with his writing taking to the high-octane overdriven atmospheres.
He shares, “I wrote this song with my friend Jacob, since I was quite young I have always been quite jealous of other people’s looks, characteristics and I have continuously been self conscious particularly in the social media world – scrolling down socials can be a really toxic place. That’s exactly what this one is about, feeling envious of people’s looks and happy feed friendly lifestyles
This one is like nothing I’ve made before, we really went hard on the production to symbolise the anger and emotion within the lyrics.
It’s so fun to play live, it’s a little ridiculous, when the room is there, I’ve been caught standing on the odd bar or table, it’s a little silly, but I LOVE IT”
After unleashing his debut single ‘Stressed’ in 2022, Oliver Pinder has seen a slew of positive acclaim for his writing. Bringing in new creative approaches, he’s transforming his sound from the dark, indie-folk roots into heartfelt piano ballads and alternative pop.
Now, Oliver has a UK tour under his belt, with another set to start in the new year. Slots at Barn on the Farm and Long Division as well as placements on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Introducing, tipped his EP ‘Potential, I Guess?’ for acclaim, which it saw in waves. ‘Pretty Faces’ marks a new era for Oliver Pinder, with his second EP coming up, hoping to cement him as a serious up-and-comer.
