Unknown Pleasures was founded by Chris Luscri and Bill Mousoulis in February 2019. In the years leading up to July 2025, others came on board - Colin Hodson as videographer and occasional programmer, and Dirk de Bruyn and Digby Houghton as occasional programmers.

In July 2025, Bill Mousoulis stepped down from his role as programmer/presenter/admin person and Chris Luscri stepped back from his role as programmer/presenter to now be an occasional programmer, whilst Colin Hodson and Dirk de Bruyn continue in their roles. Digby Houghton is now the main programmer/presenter, with new members Grace Boschetti, Maudie Osborne and Zac Tomé joining him.