music
April 3, 2026
Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week’s best new tracks
The Chicago band’s frantic, urgent guitar melodies celebrate hope, friendship and family in these uncertain times
TL;DR
- Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, explores themes of yearning and the value of the journey.
- The band has expanded from a duo to a four-piece and enlisted producer John Congleton for the new album.
- Single 'Choo Choo' celebrates returning home with a hopeful indie rock melody.
- The article provides brief reviews of new tracks by Wallis, Beth Orton, Chxrry, Darlin', Jeff Parker ETA IVTet, Skrillex and Young Miko, and Cass McCombs.