Make Friends

"The band construct complex, quirky indie pop songs, with their intelligence only matched by their melodic nous...reminiscent of Everything Everything in their quicksilver creativity”
CLASH Magazine

“a potent blend of indie-pop that’s catching ears across the UK"
Dork Magazine

“...like a yummy Bloc Party and Foals soup”
The Rodeo

“Bristolian four-piece Make Friends is making infectious indie pop look easy”
Wonderland Magazine
 

(13th September) Bristol-based indie-risers Make Friends today release new EP 'Loaded Fun' via Ignition Records. Produced by Bombay Bicycle Club's Ed Nash, the EP heralds a fresh start for the four-piece as they venture into a thrilling era of evolution.

The new EP features previously unheard song "Maybe Tomorrow", the frenetic energy of "I Lose, You Lose", the synth-driven "Groans", the EP's exhilarating title track "Loaded Fun" and fan-favourite "Falter". The EP follows the band's July headline at The Old Blue Last playing to an adoring capacity London crowd, along with buzzy performances at Dot To Dot and The Great Escape festivals - the latter a coveted spot on The Independent's stage - and further dates supporting Sundara Karma and PYNCH.

Consisting of Tom Andrew (vocals, bass), David Thomas (guitar), Connor Crabb (guitar) and Max Lewin (drums), Make Friends have toed the line between buoyant indie-pop and the left-side of indie-rock since their formation, yet with new EP 'Loaded Fun' the band showcase a riveting sonic expansion.

Displaying an innate versatility and energy, on the 'Loaded Fun' EP Make Friends pull as much from the work of Bombay Bicycle Club as they do from the euphoric pop-rock of Phoenix, the synth-driven stylings of MGMT and the intricate tapestries of Everything Everything.

Across its 5 tracks, on the 'Loaded Fun' EP - made in collaboration with Bombay Bicycle Club's Ed Nash - Make Friends navigate subjects including the emotional turmoil of separation, addiction and drug dependence, personal self-reflection, fractured relationships and the conversations within those relationships that are scarcely had - all delivered through a lens of lush, modern indie-pop.

On his admiration for the band, Ed Nash commented: 

"I can honestly say they are one of the most talented yet most underrated guitar bands in the UK at the moment."

Signed to  Ignition Records - home to household names such as Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Courteeners - Make Friends are on a mission to defy expectations with their new EP. Previously working with Everything Everything and John Grant collaborator Peter Sené, along with James Trevascus (BEAK>, Billy Nomates), the band have consistently found champions in their work in some of the most boundary pushing producers in the UK.

With new EP 'Loaded Fun', Make Friends are drawing a line in the sand, with visions of setting sail into uncharted and compelling new territory, the band saying: 

"These past two years have really been about exploring and experimenting with our writing and production. We've been writing a ton, and along the way, we've noticed our sound evolving into something we're really excited about. We wanted the new material to feel fresh to us while still capturing the spirit and energy of our influences. Having the chance to work with Ed has been a big part of that. From a writing and production point of view, it's been really enjoyable and fruitful for how we've developed. 'Loaded Fun' is a culmination of that time spent."

Make Friends' releases to date have been celebrated by BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing, alongside early press tips from publications including CLASH Magazine, Under The Radar, Dork Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, The Independent, The Rodeo, and more.

Make Friends' new EP 'Loaded Fun' is out now, released 13th September via Ignition Records.