Friko have announced their new album Something Worth Waiting For, will drop on April 24th via ATO Records. Ahead of the release, the band have shared lead single/video, “Seven Degrees.” The LP was Produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Mannequin Mogwai, God Kid) and recorded at his Los Angeles studio. “On our first record we were much more involved in the technical aspect of everything, but this time John made it clear that he wanted us to just come in and do our thing,” says Minzenberger. “I think that allowed us to let go in a way that we never had before, and because of that we captured something very raw.” The Chicago based band includes vocalist/guitarist Niko Kapetan, drummer Bailey Minzenberger, guitarist Korgan Robb, and bassist David Fuller—announces their sophomore album. Friko will celebrate the release of Something Worth Waiting For with a hometown show at Chicago’s Metro.

“Seven Degrees,” is a sing-along-ready anthem born from a linguistic misunderstanding on Kapetan’s part. “For a long time I thought the saying was ‘seven degrees of separation’ and not ‘six,’” he explains. “There’s a lightness to that song but really it’s about connection, and trying to stay close to the people you care about.” Something Worth Waiting For ultimately locates a wildly elusive balance between the wide-eyed idealism of youth and the self-possessed grit of lived experience. The accompanying video for “Seven Degrees” was produced by Infinite Dog (They Are Gutting a Body of Water, Geese, MJ Lenderman) and delves into the world of RC cars.

Something Worth Waiting For marks the first Friko release to feature Robb and Fuller, who joined the band in the midst of
As they look toward their future, Friko express a sense of promise: “there’s been so much change and growth since the first record, which I think will continue as we move forward,” says Minzenberger. “There’s usually a lot of fear or discomfort when you’re trying something different, but we’re just going to keep being as genuine as possible and keep creating whatever feels true to us.”

Friko
Something Worth Waiting For
Tracklist
ATO Records

1. Guess
2. Still Around
3. Choo Choo
4. Alice
5. Certainty
6. Hot Air Balloon
7. Seven Degrees
8. Something Worth Waiting For
9. Dear Bicycle

Friko 2026 Tour Dates:

Sat. April 25 – Chicago, IL @ Metro [Release Show] (tickets)

Pre-order Something Worth Waiting For by Friko HERE