Just Friends (band)

Just Friends (commonly abbreviated as JF Crew) is an American funk rock band from Dublin, California, formed in 2013. They are currently signed to Pure Noise Records and have released 4 studio albums.[1]

Just Friends
OriginDublin, California
GenresFunk rock, alternative rock, pop rap, emo, hardcore punk
Years active2013–present
LabelsPure Noise Records
Members
  • Sam Kless
  • Brianda "Brond" Goyos Leon
  • Brandon Downum
  • Matt Yanko
  • Kevin Prochnow
  • Avi Dey
  • Ben Donlon
Past members
  • Kent Soliday
  • Sean Kenney
  • Chris Palowitch
  • Eric Butler
Websitehttp://jfcrewfanclub.com/

Historyedit

Formationedit

The band formed in early 2013 by Sam Kless in his parents' garage in Dublin, California. Enlisting help from his former high school marching band and jazz band classmates Just Friends began as a punk rock band, but largely abandoned the genre in favor of funk rock and pop rap[1]

Rock to the Rhythm eraedit

In 2015 the band released its first studio album, Rock to the Rhythm through Open Door Records. Their writing at the time was largely influenced by pop punk and emo bands like The Motorcycle Industry and Walter Mitty and his Makeshift Orchestra. During this time the band embarked on various DIY tours around the US and released a split with Prince Daddy & The Hyena in 2016.

Nothing but Loveedit

In 2017 the band added vocalist Brond and saw the return of Kevin Prochnow on bass. On April 9, 2017, the band released three tracks promoting the upcoming album, Nothing but Love.[1] The band continued to tour the US and gain traction at festivals like The Fest.[2] Originally released in 2018 through Counter Intuitive Records the album was praised for its diverse, genre-blending sound.[3] Just Friends continued to tour the US and the UK & Europe from Fall 2018 to early 2019. On February 14, 2019, the band announced they were signing to Pure Noise Records and re-releasing Nothing but Love on March 15 through the new label.[4] The band continued to tour on the album, supporting Mayday Parade, State Champs, The Wonder Years, and more across all dates of the first and last Sad Summer Fest.[5] In the fall the band embarked on a headlining tour with support from Save Face, followed by a string of dates supporting The Story So Far.[6]

Band Membersedit

Current members[citation needed]

  • Sam Kless - vocals, guitar, percussion (2013–Present)
  • Brianda "Brond" Goyos Leon - vocals (2017–Present)
  • Brandon Downum - guitar, vocals (2013–Present)
  • Matt Yankovich - guitar (2014–Present)
  • Kevin Prochnow - bass (2013, 2016–Present)
  • Avi Dey - trumpet, percussion (2013–Present)
  • Ben Donlon - drums (2013–Present)

Touring members

Past members

  • Chris Palowitch - trombone, keyboards, synthesizer (2013–2020)
  • Eric Butler - trombone, vocals, percussion (2014–2020)

Discographyedit

Studio albumsedit

  • Rock to the Rhythm (2015)
  • Nothing but Love (2018)
  • Hella (2022)[7]
  • Gusher (2023)

EPs and singlesedit

  • Nothing but Love Promo Tape (2017)
  • Fever - single (2019)
  • JF Crew, Volume 2 (2021)

Referencesedit

  1. ^ a b c Milhouse, Morgan (October 15, 2018). "Just Friends or not their sincere approach to DIY music deserves Nothing But Love". Medium. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ^ Enis, Eli (November 14, 2018). "FEST 17's Most Memorable Moments Just Friends at The Wooly". The Alternative. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Fishman, Jacob (June 19, 2018). "FAlbum Review Just Friends Nothing But Love". The Alternative. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Funk Punk Band Just Friends Sign to Pure Nouse". Bring the Noise. February 14, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. ^ Mims, Taylor (March 25, 2019). "Sad Summer Touring Festival Reveals Dates with Mayday Parade, The Maine and More". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (August 6, 2019). "The Story So Far Announce Full US Tour". Kerrang. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  7. ^ Sacher, Andrew (January 20, 2022). "Just Friends announce new LP Hella, tap Lil B & Hobo Johnson for reggae/punk/rap song "Basic"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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