As Los Angeles-based alt-folk duo Freedom Fry prepare to release their long-awaited debut album Classic this Friday, the band releases new single "Die Tryin" alongside an in-depth conversation with Billboard. Highlighted by the harmonic vocals of Parisian-bornMarie Seyrat and Michigan-born Bruce Driscoll, the track gives fans another taste of the sunshine-flecked feel-good rhythms that they can expect on the upcoming album.
Freedom Fry previously released their single "Cold Blooded Heart" which Culture Collidepraised for its ability to evoke a "late '60s aesthetic with effortless precision." The band's retro-influenced music video for lead single "Classic" inspired a wide array of internet buzz, topping the HypeMachine charts at #1, and inspiring the band to produce a mini-podcast segment, taking a behind-the-scenes look at the song's recording process. Listen to "Classic" Commentary here
Composed of Parisian-born Marie Seyrat and Michigan-born Bruce Driscoll, Freedom Fry heavily bleeds the warmth and sunshine of their home state of California, skirting the lines between pop, folk, and alt rock. Their music can be heard in over 50 films, shows, and commercials including Judd Apatow's Love, Showtime's Shameless, Grey's Anatomy, and in high-profile ads for fashion labels such as Lanvin and Madewell. They have performed in Europe and throughout the U.S. with the likes of Stromae, Phantogram, and X Ambassadors as they continue to independently amass over 60 million streamsto date.
Classic sees Freedom Fry emerge with their most ambitious work to date - stay tuned for album release this Friday, June 1st, and be sure to catch the band's kinetic live energy in Los Angeles on June 4 and San Francisco on July 6! Tickets are available here.
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