Friko, are considered rising stars in the Chicago music scene. Their music, which freelancer Britt Julious described as “perfect slices of indie-pop” in the Chicago Tribune, is complex, layered and dynamic. Listen to the explosive, hypnotic beat of “IN_OUT” from the EP release “Whenever Forever” (2022), and pair it with the serene, string-laden tracks that follow, “Half As Far” and “Can I See U Again”. All this becomes even more evident in their live performances, where a frenetic track is completed by the grinding of the guitars... for the next few minutes you find yourself holding your breath as the band leaves you completely seduced. Lyrically, Kapetan explores the possibility and risks of a life given over to music, wondering what a life well lived means to him. The duality resonates in the compositions, evoking rock and folk icons such as Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake. As Friko plays sweeping melodies, underpinned by strong guitars and vigorous beats, it seems that Kapetan is singing to himself, about stories we know, memories we've had but somehow forgotten.