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Pretoria on Breaking Genre Boxes, 3 Guitars & Moving to Chicago

Pretoria on Breaking Genre Boxes, 3 Guitars & Moving to Chicago

Update: 2025-09-19
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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 band, you’ll want to give this one a listen.


🎧 Listen to Pretoria:

https://pretoriamusic.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dK49BK2fasxOmbCkUXhGc

Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pretoria/1429329187

Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/pretoriamusic/?hl=en


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Pretoria on Breaking Genre Boxes, 3 Guitars & Moving to Chicago

Pretoria on Breaking Genre Boxes, 3 Guitars & Moving to Chicago

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