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Weakened Friends get "Awkward" on new single

Posted by Loren on November 10, 2023

Weakened Friends get "Awkward" on new single
photo by Adam Parshall

Portland, ME indie-punk band Weakened Friends, on tour now, shared a new video single for the song "Awkward" today.

Songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Sonia Sturino explains:

All the songs I’ve ever written are really depressing…"Awkward" was my attempt at writing a song about something joyful. I don’t know if I really nailed it, since it’s still filled with the ol’ self doubt narrative, but I’d like to think this song is more on the positive side. "Awkward "really pinpoints the feeling you get when everything is just new and exciting. I wanted to dive into the feeling of having a big practically life altering crush, where you’re equal parts excited, embarrassed and terrified. As someone who identifies as queer, I think it’s important to also share the happier, more joyful experiences regarding love and relationships, it’s not always dread, doom and gloom, and "Awkward" is a testament to that!

The band plays Burlington, VT tonight.

TOUR DATES

11/9 Burlington, VT - Higher Ground 
11/10 Portland, ME - Portland House Of Music 
11/11 Providence, RI - Askew 
1/19 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *
1/20 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *
1/21  Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post *
1/23 Bend, OR - Volcanic Theatre Pub *
1/25 Portland, OR - Polaris Hall *
1/26 Portland, OR - Polaris Hall *
1/27 Seattle, WA - Madame Lou's @ The Crocodile *
1/28 Seattle, WA - Madame Lou's @ The Crocodile *
1/31 Spokane, WA - The District @ Knitting Factory *
2/02 Boise, ID - Shrine Basement *
2/03 Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room *
2/06 Reno, NV - The Holland Project *
2/08 San Diego, CA - The Casbah *
2/09 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom *
2/10 Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction *

* w/ Slothrust

Weakened Friends get "Awkward" on new single
photo by Adam Parshall

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