Friko
Chicago's chamber-punk romantics: big feelings, bigger crescendos, and a debut that made half the indie press swoon.
Where to see Friko
- Abono Club Pass Corona Capital 2026Tickets
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About Friko
Friko is an indie rock band from Chicago, IL.
Friko began in 2019 as a trio with Niko Kapetan, Bailey Minzenberger and Luke Stamos, all graduates of Evanston Township High School outside Chicago. They released a debut EP in 2020 and a follow-up, Whenever Forever, in 2022, building a following within Chicago's DIY scene before either record reached a wider audience.
In August 2023 the band signed to ATO Records and narrowed to the duo of Kapetan and Minzenberger. Their debut album, Where We've Been, Where We Go from Here, arrived in February 2024, shaped by influences the pair have named as MewithoutYou, Mitski and the Beach Boys.
The single "Get Numb To It!" was named Today's Top Tune by KCRW and highlighted by Pitchfork among new albums worth hearing, helping the record draw wide critical attention. Afterward the band grew into a quartet, adding guitarist Korgan Robb and bassist David Fuller alongside Kapetan and Minzenberger.
Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, was recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Congleton and announced in February 2026 for release that April, marking the first record to feature the full four-piece line-up throughout.
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Questions about Friko
What festivals is Friko playing in 2026 and 2027?
Friko is booked at 3 festivals we cover: Corona Capital 2026, Primavera Sound 2027, Best Kept Secret 2027.
Is Friko on tour?
Yes. Friko has 10 shows listed, from Abono Club Pass Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 20, 2026 to Grand Rapids, MI on Jul 31, 2027, plus 3 festivals on the page above.
Is Friko playing Corona Capital 2026?
Yes, Friko is on the Corona Capital 2026 lineup, November 20–22, 2026 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Friko playing Primavera Sound 2027?
Yes, Friko is on the Primavera Sound 2027 lineup, June 2–6, 2027 at Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain. They play Thursday, June 3.
Is Friko playing Best Kept Secret 2027?
Yes, Friko is on the Best Kept Secret 2027 lineup, June 11–13, 2027 at Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands.
Where is Friko from?
Friko is from Chicago, IL.
Who is in Friko?
Friko is Niko Kapetan and Bailey Minzenberger.
What was Friko's first album?
Friko's first album was Where we’ve been, Where we go from here (2024). The latest is Something Worth Waiting For (2026).
What kind of music does Friko play?
Friko plays indie rock.
What festivals has Friko played before?
Friko has played Green Man 2026.