Weakened Friends

Portland, Maine indie rock trio Weakened Friends dive into the honest truth of being a working musician on their new LP, Quitter, reflecting on lost friendships and self-worth swallowed up by burnout. Songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Sonia Sturino is supported by Annie Hoffman (bass/vocals) and Adam Hand (drums), filling out a mature and emotive sound.

Central to the record thematically is the empty threat of quitting music and “getting a real job”. Sturino wrestles with her relationship with music on the title track, shouting “I love it, but it never really feels okay” over scorching guitars. Despite the implications of the title, quitting is not an option for the band. Even as friends settle into adulthood, Weakened Friends find themselves trapped in a fortress of their own creation, inseparably attached to the eternal youthfulness of life in music. In this liminal zone, life passes by and friendships are weakened, and Quitter takes plenty of time to mourn these losses.

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Events featuring Weakened Friends

Mar 17, 2022
12:15am — 12:45am
Presented by
ACADEMY FIGHT SONGS
Mar 18, 2022
1:00am — 1:45am
Presented by
Don Giovanni Records
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Portland, ME
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Indie Rock
Professional Connections
Weakened Friends is seeking the following:
  • Brand Partnership
  • Gear Endorsement
  • Sync/Music Supervisors