The age of the billion-dollar studios run by leather-skinned dinosaurs is over, and the age of the DIY, low budget, high quality recordings has begun. Friends of the Universe is a self produced 5-boy band from chicago that is taking their bedroom recordings to both the net and the stage. With a combined 75+ years of music experience, Friends of the Universe provides a high-energy live performanc
e that blends the meat that is rock with the potatoes that is electronic dance music.
Led by dual frontmen Andy Wagner and Jay Sobczak, Friends of the Universe offers diverse, meaningful pop that doesn't take itself too seriously. The electro-infused (and always friendly) rhythm section, Sean Kimzey and Ben DeBiasio provide deep, articulated bass to FotU's big sound. The newest member of the band is Chicago's very own Mike O'Meara, who singlehandedly brings enough virtuoso chops to make all the guitar nerds drool. Apart, they are but friends. Together, they befriend the universe.