Friko

About Friko

An essential addition to Chicago's long lineage of forward-thinking indie rock, Friko transforms every song into a moment of collective catharsis. Known for their high-energy live show, Friko aims to deliver a live experience that's fantastically disorienting in its emotional arc.

Album Information

Mastered by Heba Kadry (Björk, Big Thief) and engineered by Jack Henry and Scott Tallarida, Where we've been, Where we go from here (out now on ATO Records) embodies a sonic complexity befitting of a band that names Romantic-era classical music and the more primal edges of art-rock among their inspirations.

Acclaim and Recognition

Where we've been, Where we go from here has catapulted Friko into the national spotlight, with glowing reviews from Pitchfork, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, Chicago Sun-Times, Paste, and more, along with placement on several Best Of 2024 lists including Vulture/New York Magazine, A.V. Club, and Paste, who named Where We've Been their #1 song of the year so far. NPR Music also deemed Get Numb To It! a contender for one of the year's best songs. The band has also received airplay from influential radio stations such as WXRT, Q101, KUTX, WYMS, and KCMP, and Where we've been, Where we go from here also charted in the top 10 on the NACC Top 200 College Radio chart.

Upcoming Tours

Following spring tours with Water From Your Eyes, WILLIS, and Minds Eye, a summer with performances at Lollapalooza, Newport Folk Festival, and Fuji Rock, Friko will cap off 2024 supporting Royel Otis across North America before embarking on their first European headline run. Friko hopes that their music's emotional potency might have a galvanizing impact on audiences.

Event Details

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund. All persons attending this event must be at least 21 years of age.