Friko was a “first listen” band for me… a band that’s pop smart, experimental, noisy, contemplative, bombastic and shoegazy… sometimes within the same 4-5 minute song. And the vocals… oh man.

Niko Kapetan (vocals/guitar) of Friko joins me for Thai food from Thai Lagoon in Wicker Park. We get into the debut Friko full-length album (“Where We’ve Been, Where We Go from Here”) and talk about band highlights so far (Bonnaroo! SXSW!).

“Where We’ve Been, Where We Go from Here” will be out on 2/16. See Friko (along with Smut & Neptune’s Core at Metro on 3/1!

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I’m teaming up with the American Lung Association to help them save lives! I’ve committed to climbing the tallest building in the suburbs (Oakbrook Terrace Tower) and Soldier Field for the Fight For Air climbs. The Oakbrook Terrace Tower climb is fast approaching:

*Sunday, March 10th .
*This indoor experience is customizable, giving climbers the choice to go up the 30-floor stairwell once, twice, or 3 times.
*Get yourself registered: fightforairclimb.org/chicagoland.
*Take money off! The Lung Association is giving $10 off your registration when you enter code CARNE at checkout.
See you on the stairs!