Genre: Rock / Indie / Garage. Origin: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma United States.Bio: The Pretty Black Chains began writing together as Kellen McGugan, Jonathan Martin and Derek Knowlton in early November. After setting up in an old practice space of a former band, the boys quickly acquired Kurt Freudenberger to round out the line-up. Drawing heavily from bands such as Mando Diao, The Who, Arctic Monkeys, John Lennon and The Jesus and Mary Chain, the 'Chains have embraced the art of simplicity and the glory of the first take. Not ones to overthink their songs, they have fused sweet-as-candy lyrics with an onslaught of chainsaw choruses, overdriven lead bass and drums that require earplugs. More info click here.
