Fighting Our Friends is an American Pop-punk/ Post-modern punk band from central Minnesota. Created by current members Jeff Yahrmatter (Drums), Alex Chuba (Lead Guitar), Derrik Serfling (Vocals), and Jonny Bartels (Bass) in the Spring of 2022. They hit the scene with their first ever released demo track “Basketball Is Just Slow Hockey” in Fall of the same year. They are playing shows in the local MN music scene and they will be touring to support the release of their first EP titled, “Basement Beers.
Fighting Our Friends continues to make new original music and build a strong following through a kick ass live show and songs that are sure to tickle your nostalgia and keep you wanting to hear what comes next. You can listen to Fighting Our Friends on Spotify and Youtube. You can find them on Facebook facebook.com/FightingOurFriends, Instagram and TikTok @fightingourfriends.
Pop-Punks not dead!
Self Titled EP Review
The opener "You Don't Need a Studio Mic for Court" brings the energy by ways of its early New Found Glory bounce and melodies. "Basketball is Just Slow Hockey" continues the high tempo pace as it barrels full speed ahead with its Pop Punk prowess. The guitar work is especially fantastic as it shines bright with its riffage. "Four Handles (of Whiskey)" will get the live crowd jumping along. The track is pure Pop Punk at its core and unleashes all kinds of melody and bounce. "I'll Probably be Arrested Before this Show is Over" brings more emotion with it as its mostly acoustic before erupting towards the end with passion and heavier instrumentation. The closer "Brought a Sixer, Doors Still Locked" keeps the Pop Punk flag flying high. The track wraps up the EP on a high note and any and all fans of Pop Punk should easily dig this through and through.
Verdict:
Fighting Our Friends make their mark on the Pop Punk world with their new EP.
