The Discussion (us)
The Discussion, the brainchild of Laura Pleasants (ex-Kylesa), is gearing up for something very special: their first-ever European performance at Grauzone 2026. The Discussion was founded to mark the start of a new creative chapter following a 15-year stint with seminal heavy band Kylesa. Wanting to reconnect with her post-punk and alt-rock roots while refining her songwriting, Laura set to work, refining the concept through some solo experimentation before releasing her debut EP. Following another couple years of marination during which she released a 7” and played a handful of shows, Laura decided to go all in on The Discussion, joining forces with Jason Corbett from ACTORS in 2023 and recording her first full-length album shortly after. Building on the groundwork laid by the legends of first-wave post-punk, dark romantic new wave and goth with a distinctly modern approach that nods to the wider canons of shoegaze and death rock, The Discussion has rapidly hooked a diverse and growing fanbase with its genre-bending, decidedly dark sonic identity and lyrical content. We’re thrilled to host this exclusive European debut and witness the powerful live experience of The Discussion for the first time on our stage.
The Discussion has rapidly hooked a diverse and growing fanbase with its genre-bending, decidedly dark sonic identity and lyrical stylings rooted in a modern vision of post-punk.