Friend of a Friend's live UK debut at Brighton's most sought after music venue - A L P H A B E T - with support from Pet Twin and Grimrite
“astutely combining the moodiness of Beach House with the vocal eeriness of PJ Harvey and the sonic experimentalism of Radiohead.” - SPIN MAGAZINE
“gorgeous and immersive and haunting, all at the same — a rush of ephemeral sonics that speak to the recesses of your subconscious” - Beats Per Minute
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Friend of a Friend formed in the summer of 2020 after a lifetime just missing each other. Since their 2022 debut release, they’ve toured relentlessly throughout Europe and North America. FOAF has released 3 records in the last 3 years, been featured in SPIN Magazine, named an artist to watch by Rolling Stone, an “American Visionary Duo” by Mesmerized, an “indie rock band taking the scene by storm" by Wonderland Magazine.
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Out of personal despair, Pet Twin was born. With music as primary tool, Pet Twin sought to to delve into his consciousness to repair the fragmented pieces of his soul, of his many former selves, and offer them a place in the present.
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Grimrite is an art-rock solo project turned three-piece band from Brighton defined by airy vocals, moody basslines and gazey guitars. Grimrite sets her surreal, sprawling lyrics inspired by artists such as Interpol and Caroline Polachek, within driving, hypnotic soundscapes, similar to the dreamy likes of Just Mustard or Cocteau Twins, echoing the recorded material of 2021's Roots EP and 2025's single Keep Everything.
@GHOSTFINDER.DMG : FRIEND OF A FRIEND - 7.18.24 | at the Book Club (Chicago)
Caught this band while working on another project the other week and while I wasn’t enthused at first by their recordings, they translated powerfully in a live setting. There’s something about seeing music live that sets everything into context and actually allows you to more intimately see the way they crafted the song that lets you closer to the thrum of the music. The soaring vocal tenacity of their singer captured me. The energetic and frantic strumming by their guitarist connected me to the beat. The drums heightened the experience by adding a floor to work off of. It’s few times I’m caught off guard by a band, and this band certainly did so. This sort of magical connection is why we attend, why we show up. Stages are portals to view something so personally curated, mirrors to artist’s minds and thought processes.
They have a new album (FACILITIES) out currently, and it does a good job conveying where they are now. Highly recommend a listen.