Pretty Sick is an American indie rock band from New York City, New York. It currently consists of vocalist and bassist Sabrina Fuentes, drummer Eva Kaufman, and guitarist Benjamin Arauz.
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| Also known as | Sicky Sab (for Sabrina Fuentes) |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Label | Dirty Hit |
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History
editDespite the band's long presence and tight-knit fanbase, especially on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, it is only in recent years that they have garnered recognition from major national publications such as i-D,[1] Nylon,[2] and Pigeons and Planes.[3] In May 2020, Pretty Sick signed to the British record label Dirty Hit, known for acts such as The 1975 and beabadoobee. The group has primarily performed throughout the greater New York City area and more recently around London.[3][4]
In February 2021, the band produced the theme song to the ongoing variety series, Story of my Fucking Life, created by Manon Macasaet.[5]
The band's debut album, Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile, was released on Dirty Hit on September 30, 2022. It embarked on a North American tour in support of the album in 2022.[6]
Sabrina Fuentes acted in the 2023 film Salamander Days.[7]
In June 2026, the band released "home2hide" as a single for their second album Anarchy.[8] The album is scheduled to release on September 11, 2026.[8]
Artistry
editPretty Sick's music is now primarily rooted in alternative-rock, grunge, riot grrrl, and post-punk, while their earlier music was considered far more indie-rock. Over the years, the production style has become increasingly gritty and dark.[9][10]
Their music videos are equally notable for their transgressive nature, marked by bloody car-crashes,[11] operating rooms,[12] and erotic aggression.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
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| Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile |
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Studio EPs
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| Deep Divine |
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| Come Down |
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| Streetwise |
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Self-released EPs
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| Pretty Sick |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Music Video | Album |
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| "Warm Hands" | 2017 | No | Pretty Sick (EP) |
| "Dumb" | 2018 | Yes | Come Down |
| "Telephone" | 2019 | Yes | Deep Divine |
| "Allen Street" | 2020 | Yes | |
| "Angel Landing" | Yes | ||
| "Superstar" | 2021 | Yes | |
| "Devil in Me" | Yes | Come Down | |
| "Bet My Blood" | Yes | ||
| "Physical" | Yes[14] |
Other appearances
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| "Ketamean (NY Mix)" (Anonymous Club feat. Pretty Sick) |
2021 |
References
edit- ↑ DeMarco, Nicole (October 29, 2020). "Pretty Sick: the NYC rock band here to save us all". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Pretty Sick Makes Honest-to-god Rock For Your Inner Romantic". nylon.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- 1 2 "Making It: Pretty Sick Interview". youtube.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Sabrina Fuentes Has Lived Through This". garage.vice.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "The lo-fi gem turning reality TV on its head". theface.com. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ↑ "A Conversation with Pretty Sick at Bottom Of The Hill". KZSC Santa Cruz. December 13, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Salamander Days: a coming-of-age film like no other". The Face. March 20, 2024. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- 1 2 Hussain, Shahzaib (June 17, 2026). "Pretty Sick Readies New Album 'Anarchy' | News". Clash Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "The 17-Year-Old Playing in a Riot Grrrl Band". thecut.com. September 8, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "It's Pretty Sick! Band". officemagazine.net. August 31, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Pretty Sick - Allen Street". youtube.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Pretty Sick - Bet My Blood". youtube.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Pretty Sick - Dumb". youtube.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Pretty Sick is Back and Darker than Ever". documentjournal.com. May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.