Absolute Treat is the new moniker of the Toronto-based, multi-hyphenate pop group formerly known as Dilettante. Having fully shed the hazy, lo-fi trappings of their previous project (as enveloping and winningly moody as it was), the band – Natalie Panacci (vocals), Julia Wittmann (vocals; guitar) and bandmates Zachary Stuckey (bass) and Bradley Connor (drums) – have since turned their attention to the dance floor, crafting shimmering, groove-heavy anthems and teasing out threads of inspiration from the intersecting points where disco, pop, rock, and slinky R&B meet. In 2022, they released their debut album, Dilettante, which UK publication Backseat Mafia described as having “indelible melodies and mountain high anthems." This established them as a versatile band that can play anything from moody ballads (“Blue”) to spangly uptempo bops (“Bonnie”). It also led to their inclusion in Exclaim! Magazine’s Class of 2023, opening slots for bands such as Born Ruffians, Jaguar Sun, and The Darcys, and performances at festivals such as Toronto Pride and River & Sky. Following the name change and a 2025 re-release of Dilettante on their new label, Victory Pool, Absolute Treat have returned with their latest EP, Shattered Love, where they have refined their dynamic sound, delivering the polish and energy of seasoned pop powerhouses. Shattered Love channels the spirit of Prince, Kate Bush, and Janelle Monáe, with tight songwriting, lush harmonies, and an irresistible rhythm section. Known for electrifying live shows, this band turns every performance into a celebration, inviting audiences to move, connect, and lose themselves in the music.
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