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The Prettiots: Tiny Desk Concert

June 15, 2015
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  • Boys (I Dated In High School)
  • Stabler
  • Suicide Hotline
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The Tiny Desk concert featuring The Prettiots showcased the trio's winsome, clever, and honest music style. The band, consisting of Kay Kasparhauser on ukulele and vocals, Rachel Trachtenburg on drums, and Lulu Prat on bass, infuses their songs with humor and sincerity, drawing inspiration from sources like Law & Order and old-school girl groups. Their performance included the song "Stabler," based on Kasparhauser's infatuation with the Law & Order character Elliot Stabler.

Formed in Brooklyn, New York, The Prettiots gained attention after performing at SXSW in 2015 and were signed to Rough Trade Records following praise from NPR music critics. Their debut album "Funs Cool" in 2016 received positive reviews for its blunt lyrics, ukulele-centric sound, and inventive covers of songs by The Misfits and Dolly Parton. The band is known for subverting expectations with their music, challenging stereotypes associated with female-led indie bands featuring ukulele.

One of their standout tracks, "Suicide Hotline," has been lauded for its dark humor and candid exploration of mental health issues. Despite uncertainties about the band's current status, with hints of new music on their active Instagram account but no recent releases, The Prettiots' Tiny Desk concert exemplified their unique blend of wit, honesty, and musical charm.

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