Description

In 2018, a leap into the unknown left Luxembourg-based artist Patrick Miranda wanting something more. Together with Xavier Hofmann and Sacha Ewen, Pleasing was founded. Within the mists of depression, Patrick channeled a cutting gust of air, clearing the way for his expression of self. However, his newfound perspective did not only mean more possibilities for his profession in the music industry. Confused about not feeling fulfilled despite living life according to his wishes, he faced the largest question of life: Death. For a while, he found himself dancing with the Reaper while balancing on a rope over the valley of where it all ends. Nonetheless, something stirred his will to create art in a situation as absurd as his. A deep-seated desire for non-existence suddenly started to fuse with shrieking guitars, disembodied screams, and blasting drums. Here, the magic of Pleasing's approach comes into being; the expression of meaninglessness has meaning to it. There is importance in nothingness because it drives the artist to create truly authentic work. This is Pleasing's journey to feel a soothing breeze by heading through turbulent times. With already deeply emotional, raw, and poetic performances, Pleasing now has a strong follow-up to their 2021 album "in the mood for super dark times" with their newest rendition of beautiful postrock and visceral post-hardcore; the 2023 EP "for us to escape."