Weakened Friends are ready to get a little “Awkward,” and like everything else they do, it sounds pretty dang good. The Portland, Maine indie band unveiled a buoyant new guitar-pop bop last week (November 9) via Don Giovanni Records, and while it has the same frantic propulsion as their best material, this late entry into the SOTY sweepstakes is admittedly a change of thematic pace for the trio. Just add joy.
“All the songs I’ve ever written are really depressing,” admits Sonia Sturino. “‘Awkward’ was my attempt at writing a song about something joyful. I don’t know if I really nailed it, since it’s still filled with the ol’ self doubt narrative, but I’d like to think this song is more on the positive side. ‘Awkward’ really pinpoints the feeling you get when everything is just new and exciting. I wanted to dive into the feeling of having a big practically life altering crush, where you’re equal parts excited, embarrassed and terrified. As someone who identifies as queer, I think it’s important to also share the happier, more joyful experiences regarding love and relationships, it’s not always dread, doom and gloom, and ‘Awkward’ is a testament to that!”
Bless.
Weakened Friends are set to hit the West Coast early next year with Slothrust; scan their dates below and fire up “Awkward” to feel anything but.
Weakened Friends 2024 Live Dates:
January 19: San Francisco, CA – Bottom of The Hill *
January 20: San Francisco, CA – Bottom of The Hill *
January 21: Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post *
January 23: Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre Pub *
January 25: Portland, OR – Polaris Hall *
January 26: Portland, OR – Polaris Hall *
January 27: Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s @ The Crocodile *
January 28: Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s @ The Crocodile *
January 31: Spokane, WA – The District @ Knitting Factory *
February 02: Boise, ID – Shrine Basement *
February 03: Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room *
February 06: Reno, NV – The Holland Project *
February 08: San Diego, CA – The Casbah *
February 09: Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom *
February 10: Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction *
* w/ Slothrust
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