A new single from Antelope Island, “friends suck!” is a colorful pop effort marked by dazzling synths and serene vocals. Hazy guitar jangles add nicely as well, enamoring during the introduction. Bouncy synth pulses complement vocals that admit “it’s time I try to say how I feel.” The gentle guitar pulses and lazy-day bass line during the verses shows a lush charm, with the ensuing synth-laden sharpness enamoring, in a way reminiscent of Dent May. “friends suck!” is a hooky, fun showing from Antelope Island.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of January 2023’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Pop.
