Vancouver indie riser young friend captures the highs and lows of youth on debut album Motorcycle Sound Effects, an immersive production weaving through themes of longing and uncertainty underscored by a dreamy sonic world that feels urgent and exhilarating all at once.
Hopping genres seamlessly in tandem with the fleeting message of being young and growing up, the album is messy yet grounding as it leads us to a tale of finding yourself. Flitting from love and lust to bravado, anxiety and regret, the luxurious instrumentals of the album are elevated by striking visuals, framed by nostalgia and tenderness.
Rooted in a signature indie touch that wraps around a coming-of-age core, the album is cinematic and simple as it unfurls stories of the people we encounter and the experiences that shape us. Co-produced with David Marinelli, the album pulls from a sprawling range of influences moving through grungy guitars, stripped-back folk, early 2000s sun-drenched indie pop and full-blown country track, as it keeps us on our toes with plenty of twists and turns.
Juxtaposing the silence and stillness of certain tracks with the brashness of others, young friend delivers a project that is self-aware, sincere and unfiltered as he establishes himself as a promising talent who manages to balance a sense of sonic delicacy with lyrical honesty.
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