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After a busy week of introducing themselves and their music to new audiences at CMJ, Friends are delighted to announce their first UK shows of 2012 at Manchester’s Deaf Institute and London’s The Lexington.

In addition today, October 31, sees the release of their second single, “I’m His Girl,” on 7″ vinyl and digital download. Available here.

“Equal parts untouchable cool and indelible, hook-laden pop music” – Q

“A slick slice of indie pop with a great stuttering beat, an addictive bassline and confident vocals” – The Independent

“Pop songs pure and simple…Friends possess glowing potential in abundance” – NME

Monday, February 6, 2012 – Manchester, Deaf Institute (presented by Now Wave) Tickets

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 – London, The Lexington (presented by Live Nation) Tickets

Here’s Caged Animals performing a (very) stripped down performance of NJ Turnpike from the KEX Hostel, Reykjavik, Iceland for The Live Project. [ read more ]

We are delighted to present to you the video for “I’m His Girl” by Friends – co-directed by Aurora Halal and Friends’ lead singer Samantha Urbani.  As premiered on Gorilla vs Bear.

Directed by Samantha Urbani and Aurora Halal

Additional Creative Direction by Nikki Shapiro

Super 8 Camera DP by William Hereford and Rand Rosenberg

Produced by Lauren Hind and Aurora Halal

Sound Effects by Jason Letkiewicz

Special Thanks to The Market Hotel and The SchoolHouse

Both Caged Animals and Friends will be representing in style this week at New York’s CMJ Festival. Shows and times are: [ read more ]