AFTER a year of writing and soul-searching, rising Nambucca Valley-based indie band Blind Pretty is poised to make a bold return – more refined, more focused, and truer to their roots than ever.
The group, whose members met in high school in Coffs Harbour, has been steadily building a name for itself across Australia’s east coast, sharing stages with major names like The Terrys, The Moving Stills, Adam Newling, and Beam Magazine.
Now, after a deliberate year away from live performances, Blind Pretty is stepping back into the stage lights with new music and renewed purpose.
Over the past year the band has been quietly crafting their second EP, which is a collection of four songs written over two years, shaped by deep introspection and collaboration.
“The process wasn’t rushed but instead we focused on quieting the noise of external pressures and carving out an identity that is distinctly our own,” said Blind Pretty’s Ned Ambrose in an exclusive interview with News Of The Area.
Much of this creative journey took place in an old church near Newcastle, which band members describe as a creative refuge.
“There, we found a space to write honestly and without distraction, producing music that finally feels like an authentic reflection of who we are as artists and as a band,” added Ambrose.
Recording for the new EP is underway at Kingfisher Records, a home studio operated by lead vocalist and guitarist Jesse near Eungai.
Final mixing and mastering will take place at Hazy Cosmic Jive Studio in Newcastle.
Staying true to their DIY ethos, the band is also producing sustainable merch such as handmade shirts repurposed from op-shop finds, making their merch line not only more eco-conscious but also more accessible to fans.
Despite their travels and growing recognition, Blind Pretty is proudly anchored in their home region.
This October, they’ll return to where it all began for their first hometown gig in a year at the Eungai Buffalo Farm on Friday, 18 October.
Blind Pretty consider the gig to be a symbolic homecoming and a chance for locals to hear the new EP live before it’s officially released.
With a growing reputation, dedicated fanbase, and a fresh set of songs that represent their true sound, Blind Pretty look to be on the cusp of something big.
By Mick BIRTLES
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