Pleasure Pill Announce Debut Album 'Hang A Star' Out June 27, 2025, Via à La Carte Records, Release New Single "Line Up The Stars"
- Crucial Rhythm
- Mar 30
- 3 min read
LISTEN TO TIMELESS NEW SINGLE “LINE UP THE STARS” OUT NOW
A CRISP, HARMONY-DRENCHED TRACK SWIRLING IN A MIX OF POWER-POP EXUBERANCE AND BAGGY SWAGGER
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We regret to inform you that you now have a life-long fandom of the most dangerous band in San Diego, Pleasure Pill - a moody indie rock band with stadium-sized ambition, who today announced the release of their debut studio album Hang A Star. Showcasing timeless Brit pop with indie rock swagger, it’s set for release on June 27, 2025, via à La Carte Records – pre-order here.
Further your reckless purist of hedonistic abandon with their new single “Line Up The Stars,” a crisp, harmony-drenched track swirling in a mix of power-pop exuberance and baggy swagger. Pleasure Pill’s introspective lyrics depict adolescent wanderlust, a curious combo destined to launch them to the stars.
“With it’s bright and upbeat nature, ‘Line Up The Stars’ was always meant to be the lead single,” says frontman Jonah Paz. “Meant for the dance floor at midnight, it’s our take on club meets rock’n’roll.”
Pleasure Pill picks up where Brit-pop left off, but this time with better haircuts, and sound designed to entangle you from the very first note. Following in the footsteps of Britpop brother bands of the ‘90s, lead singer Jonah Paz and brother Ethan (rhythm guitar) formed the band in mid-2021 with friends they grew up with in San Diego’s underground scene. Together, they overcame their sibling rivalries and dreamed of big success and world domination, in between skating, going to DIY punk gigs, and putting on shows in their community centers. Within a few years, the band has already captured the attention of tastemakers and media, and received high praise on previous releases including the psych-infused single “Wonder How” and their blazing full-length live album Heaven Can Wait, which was recorded during a buzzy NYC club residency last year. All of this helped the band to quickly build a local following and turn it into national music industry buzz.
They were courted by every major record label, who initially blew hot and then cold when the pandemic hit and fewer chances were taken on bands without a viral social moment to show proof of concept. Undeterred, they decided to stay true to their indie roots and wrote songs inspired by British music from the invasion era classic pop to seminal ‘90s bands like Primal Scream and the Stone Roses. While clear sonic reference points, their songs never become pastiche but live in the current underground of contemporary indie rock and hit you like an intravenous shot of dopamine.
If you dare, watch this band on upcoming tour dates supporting Sid Simons and Benches, as well as headline dates in New York (soon to be announced.)
U.S. TOUR DATES
WITH SID SIMONS
Apr 25 Fri - Los Angeles, CA - Permanent Records Roadhouse
Apr 26 Sat - Carlsbad, CA - Gonzo! Ramen
Apr 27 Sun - Pomona, CA - The Haven
Apr 30 Wed - San Francisco, CA - Popscene @ Brick & Mortar
WITH BENCHES
May 29 Thu - Portland, OR - Polaris Hall
May 31 Sat - Seattle, WA - Barboza
Jun 1 Sun - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret
Jun 4 Wed - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
Jun 5 Thu - Denver, CO - Lost Lake
Jun 6 Fri - Colorado Springs, CO - Vultures (NO BENCHES, PLEASURE PILL ONLY)
Jun 7 Sat - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
Jun 8 Sun - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar
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