Friends (American band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | September 2010 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn , United States |
| Products | Indie pop, mutant funk, disco music |
Friends was a band originating from Brooklyn, established in September 2010 and active until their split in 2013. Initially called Perpetual Crush, the ensemble featured Samantha Urbani on vocals, Lesley Hann handling bass, percussion, and backing vocals, Nikki Shapiro playing guitar, keyboards, and percussion, Matthew Molnar covering keyboards, percussion, and bass (notably the sibling of Charley Molnar, former head football coach at UMass), and Oliver Duncan on drums.
In 2011, the band issued the singles "Friend Crush" and "I'm His Girl." Their third single, "Mind Control," was honored as BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens' Hottest Record in the World on April 10, 2012.
Recognized as one of NME's top 50 artists in 2011, Friends also earned a nomination for the BBC's 'Sound of 2012' poll. Their sound is a fusion of indie pop, mutant funk, and disco, creating a unique style that merges various inspirations while preserving originality.
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Manifest! |
Singles
| Single | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I'm His Girl" | 2011 | Manifest! |
| "Friend Crush" | 2012 | |
| "Mind Control" |