Horsegirl + Friko
Dabadaba, Mundaitz Kalea, 8, 20012 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain, 20012 Donostia-San Sebastian Kort
mán. 10.08.2026 20:00
Horsegirl — the New York-via-Chicago trio of best friends Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece — have released their second album, 'Phonetics On and On,' via Matador Records. Produced by Cate Le Bon and recorded at The Loft in Chicago, (the band’s original and sonic home), 'Phonetics On and On' is an exploration of the lines between pop, minimalism, and playful experimentation. It’s hard to imagine any of these songs being written by anyone but Nora, Penelope, and Gigi. Horsegirl write with unanticipated honesty, leading us through scenes of girlhood and youth. These are moments of their lives. The indelible truth is that Horsegirl is a band of best friends; being around them you can see that love in their eyes and it is always a joyous thing to witness. It’s a love that is ever-present in 'Phonetics On and On' as tenderness reverberates back and forth across the recording.
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FrikoFriko, a trio that’s cemented itself as a stalwart in the Chicago music scene, is frontman Niko Kapetan, bassist Luke Stamos, and drummer Bailey Minzenberger. Praised by the Chicago Tribune as “perfect slices of indie-pop,” their music is complex and dynamic, flickering between explosive rock, chamber pop, and serene sonics. It becomes even more pronounced in their live performances, where a crowd frenzied by wailing guitars finds itself minutes later collectively holding its breath, enamored by hypnotic strings and Kapetan’s emotive vocals.
