Friends of Friends / In the press
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The records, the live shows and the stories behind them. Explore interviews, reviews and features from Australia and beyond.
Enter Shikari, Grandson, Friends of Friends @ The Tivoli Brisbane [Live Review]
Coverage from The Tivoli in Brisbane, where Friends of Friends opened the bill with Enter Shikari and Grandson.
Review: All Time Low @ Hindley Street Music Hall (Adelaide)
Live coverage of Friends of Friends supporting All Time Low in Adelaide, highlighting I Like Ya, Skin and the band's energetic Britpop influence.
Meet Friends Of Friends. The Australian DIY Champions Taking Their Sound Global
A conversation about the band's independent production, Gold Coast roots, Synthetic Flower Chainsaw and the influences behind their sound.
FRIENDS OF FRIENDS — ‘SYNTHETIC FLOWER CHAINSAW’
A four-star review exploring the EP's electronics, alt-rock hooks and homemade production, with comparisons to The 1975, Wet Leg and Courting.
FRIENDS OF FRIENDS RELEASE SINGLE ‘I LIKE YA’
The story behind I Like Ya, from Frank Christian's Cure-inspired guitar idea to the band's bedroom recording and production process.
Friends Of Friends Chats About The Magic Of Making Music With Your Friends + More
An interview on touring with Slowly Slowly, experimental production and a then-upcoming single drawing on Springsteen and Sam Fender.
Up Close & Personal: Friends of Friends
Barnaby Baker discusses the band's beginnings, The 1975's influence, home-studio production and the making of Morphine.
Friends of Friends interview each other ahead of their national tour
The band interview one another about their instruments, influences and touring, including Frank Christian's affinity for The 1975 and Sam Fender.
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A quick
introduction.
Friends of Friends are an Australian alternative rock band from South East Queensland, bringing together indie-rock guitars, pop hooks, electronics and punk energy.
Releases include Real Life, Right Now (2024) and Synthetic Flower Chainsaw (2025). For interviews, press materials and bookings: contact@friendsoffriendsband.com.
Official artist profiles: Spotify, Apple Music and triple j Unearthed.