Episode
PLEASER
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- Sessions @33
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- Nov 5, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 783
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Summary
Originating in 2019, Pleaser was founded by Collin Bennett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals) and Graham Dickson (Lead Guitar) with the additions of Christian Olds on Drums, Zek Morris on Bass Guitar. With influences ranging from The Strokes, to Thin Lizzy, to even the Beastie and Beach Boys. They can be counted on for solid melody, great harmonies, and riffs that stick in your mind for days. In October of 2020, the band enlisted the expertise of producer Cole Clark to record their first, five song EP, entitled, “Why Aren't You Any Fun?” released in March of 2021 featuring the tracks Away from You and Ocean of Fire In May of 2024 the band released their debut album “Read The Room” garnering over 150,000 streams in its first week with tracks Always Lookin In and Degrade. The band released their Sophomore EP “Simple Pleasures” on March 28th, 2025. SETLIST: 1.Away From You 2. Skeletons 3. My Mistakes 4. Medley- I Found A Way - Drake Bell/Buddy Holly – Weezer/505 - Arctic Monkeys BAND NAMES AND ROLES: Collin Bennett: Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals Graham Dickson: Lead Guitar and Vocals Zek Morris: Bass Guitar Christian Olds: Drum Kit Social media links: linktr.ee/pleasertheband