Friendly No One

Friendly No One has released the music they made while weathering the loss of their drummer 2 years ago as an EP titled “ex’s for i’s”

The music is an experimental interlude as members often forgo their usual instruments in lieu of cellos, trumpets, organs, and the like. The rhythm is filled in by electronic beats or drums and percussion played by the remaining members Atom Pechman, Scott Bergman, and Dove.

The songs range from the calming bedroom pop of Enough to Cool the Blood, to the dark skittery beats of To Kill a Rockingbird, ending with the believable journey across the river Styx into hell with Boat.

While the band typically occupies the realm of rock with their new animal of a drummer, Evan Potila, ex’s for i’s is a welcome sidetrack into uncharted waters. Diverse and immediately accessible, this lovable gem defies comparison.

Friendly No One is an indie rock quartet that has been based out of the artist co-ops of Lowertown Saint Paul, MN for the past four years. With drums, bass, guitar, baritone guitar, and three voices spanning a broad sonic range all the bases are covered. The resulting sound is always full with minute details constantly unfolding. Songs are written by both Scott Bergmann and Atom Pechman so variety is abundant. Dove, who plays bass, has a small screen printing operation for promotion and along with Atom records the band, giving them the freedom to experiment with their sound and image.