Friko – “Necessary”
Here, at Stereogum, we already love Friko . But today, they've given us a reason to love them even more via the new single "Necessary." Earlier this year they released their killer Something Worth Waiting For , which placed near the top of our list of this year's best LPs so far . Now they're letting us have more of that glorious album's world. They've announced an expanded version, coming Sept.…
Stereogum has long adored Friko, and the new single "Necessary" has only deepened that affection. Earlier this year, the band released "Something Worth Waiting For," an album that has been highly praised among this year's best releases. Now, fans can look forward to an expanded version of that album, set to drop on September 11th through ATO Records.
"Necessary" itself is not entirely new; it was initially released as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of "Something Worth Waiting For" and has been performed live, notably at Lollapalooza 2024. Band member Niko Kapetan revealed that "Necessary" was the first new song they ever played live as a four-piece. It is an ode to imposter syndrome and the struggle to overcome that feeling.
In an interview from April, Bailey Minzenberger shared that the B-side is also a tribute to Friko's former touring partner, Water From Your Eyes. The expanded version of "Something Worth Waiting For" is set to be released on September 11th via ATO Records. Pre-orders are available now.
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