Pleasant Grove

**Pleasant Grove** is a Dallas-based indie rock band that’s been crafting moody, atmospheric tunes since the late ’90s. Known for blending twangy alt-country vibes with brooding post-rock textures, their sound feels like a late-night drive through empty highways—haunting pedal steel, gritty guitars, and introspective lyrics included. Over the years, they’ve dropped gems like *The Art of Leaving* (2002) and *Ausculation of the Heart* (2010), earning a cult following for their slow-burn emotional depth and collaborations with fellow Texas acts like Centro-matic and Midlake.

After a long hiatus, the band surprised fans in 2022 with *Luzern*, their first new album in over a decade, proving they’ve still got that signature melancholic magic. Whether you’re into hushed, cinematic ballads or sprawling, reverb-drenched jams, Pleasant Grove remains a hidden gem of the Southern indie scene.