+ TOURING THIS OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
“The harmonies are excellent throughout, as the voices work in a Krauss-Plant kind of vibe.” ****Four Stars – Daily Express (UK)
The Pleasures don’t hold back on their long-awaited sophomore album, Enemy of My Enemy.
Released today, this album finds The Pleasures in full flight, trading verses, stories, and lighting sparks across a record that wears its scars with pride. It’s a collection that’s soulful, raw, and full of heart, with just the right amount of grit.
Fronted by the magnetic pairing of Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan— two of Australia’s most revered voices in Americana and roots music—it’s impossible not to get swept up in their chemistry, tension, and undeniable charm. Rounding out the line-up is the powerhouse rhythm section of Brad Bergen on drums and Damian Cafarella on bass—together, The Pleasures are carving their own path and taking no prisoners…and they’re more than happy to take you along for the ride.
The album kicks off with the title track and lead single—a riff-driven, raw-cut anthem. As Lachlan puts it, the track “set the tone for how this record was made.”
Recent singles Where The Money Goes, Let’s Go Again, and Was It Something I Said? have all earned strong national airplay on ABC Radio and community stations. And it’s not just on home soil—their music is also making waves on the U.S. Americana Radio airwaves and garnering rave reviews in the UK.
THE PLEASURES ENEMY OF MY ENEMY TOUR DATES
The Pleasures are poised to bring their new album to life on stage in the coming months with shows in NSW, ACT & VIC – on top of this, the band are thrilled to announce their return to Groundwater Music Festival, as well as an additional performance at this year’s Hidden Gems Festival – plus a run of UK and European shows sandwiched between. Don’t miss.
Saturday 4th October – Deni Ute Muster, Deniliquin NSW
Thursday 23rd October – Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW
Friday 17th October – Groundwater Music Festival, Gold Coast, QLD
Saturday 18th October – Groundwater Music Festival, Gold Coast QLD
Friday 24th October -The Oaks Hotel, Albion Park, NSW
Saturday 25th October – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra ACT
Sunday 26th October- Camden Hotel, Camden NSW
Friday 31st October – Full Throttle Ranch, Buttai NSW
Saturday 1st November – The Cordial Factory, Grenfell NSW
Sunday 2nd November – Robertson Public House, Robertson NSW
Friday 21st November – Young Street Tavern, Frankston VIC
Saturday 22nd November – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne VIC
Sunday 23rd November – Hidden Gems Festival, Dandenong VIC
+ more dates to be announced
ABOUT THE PLEASURES
Formed around the unlikely and undeniable chemistry between acclaimed singer-songwriters Lachlan Bryan and Catherine Britt, The Pleasures have carved out a sound that is raw, raucous, and real—fuelled by unflinching songwriting and a potent blend of bluesy swagger, country soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. Joined by the powerhouse rhythm section of Brad Bergen and Damian Cafarella, the band first struck gold with their 2023 debut The Beginning of the End, an album that launched a two-year touring odyssey across Australia and beyond.
Since then, The Pleasures have graced stages at major festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Out on the Weekend, Riverboats, Gympie Muster, Nannup, Dashville Skyline, and Maverick Festival (UK)—not to mention official showcases at both Folk Alliance International and AmericanaFest 2024.
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