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Friko – “Dirty Diamond”

In April, the young-ish Chicago quartet Friko released Something Worth Waiting For, a staggering indie rock album we rated as one of this year's absolute best.

Friko – “Dirty Diamond”

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In April, the young-ish Chicago quartet Friko released Something Worth Waiting For, a staggering indie rock album we rated as one of this year's absolute best.

This Friday, they'll release an expanded version of that record.

After sharing " Necessary " along with the announcement, the band followed up this week with another bonus track, the raw and catchy "Dirty Diamond." It does that thing so many Friko songs do well, where...

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In April, the young-ish Chicago quartet Friko released Something Worth Waiting For, a staggering indie rock album we rated as one of this year's absolute best. This Friday, they'll release an expanded version of that record. After sharing " Necessary " along with the announcement, the band followed up this week with another bonus track, the raw and catchy "Dirty Diamond." It does that thing so many Friko songs do well, where all the members play with wild abandon without ever falling out of sync.

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  • After sharing " Necessary " along with the announcement, the band followed up this week with another bonus track, the raw and catchy "Dirty Diamond." It does that thing so many Friko songs do well, where...

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This Friday, they'll release an expanded version of that record. Bailey Minzenberger's drums feel especially unhinged here.

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