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Pretoria on Breaking Genre Boxes, 3 Guitars & Moving to Chicago
This week on OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Ben and Matt from Pretoria to talk about their latest EP If We’re Pretending — a coming-of-age record about identity, transition, and chasing dreams even when it feels impossible. We dive into: -Why Pretoria refuses to be boxed into one genre -How they make 3 guitarists actually work live -The leap from Grand Rapids to Chicago and how it changed everything -Getting “weird” (in the best way) on their new release -Writing beyond the traditional “boy meets girl” lens If you love indie rock, power pop, or just discovering your new favorite…
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