From Surf Friends formation in early 2009 songs have flowed blending the early indie sounds of Flying Nun bands such as The Clean with new experimental waves of No Age and Deerhunter. Surf Friends are driving a new alternative sound.

Surf Friends are Brad Coley (guitar, vocals, keys, harmonica, drum machine), Pete Westmoreland (bass, keys, backing vocals).

A band with a massive sound and drum machine tracks, Surf Friends has often been compared to Joy Division and New Order. No show is the same as the band embraces the feel of the live experience through their reverberating guitars and bass, synth keyboard tracks and looped samples. After recently releasing their self-titled EP that took the lads to Wellington, Surf Friends followed it up with a full national tour in December 2009 with American band The Black Watch. The band is currently recording new songs for an upcoming release and playing shows in various towns.

For fans of ...... The Clean, The Verlaines, The Shrugs, Deerhunter and Joy Division.

Check these guys out!

The Surf Friends self-titled debut EP is out now on Powertool Records.

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