Special Friend is a Paris-based American/French indie rock duo formed in 2018 by Erica Ashleson (drums, vocals) and Guillaume Siracusa (guitar, vocals). In 2019, they released a self-titled EP recorded in their rehearsal studio in two days, unveiling a singular sound of minimalistic indie-noise-pop, recalling the likes of Yo La Tengo, Duster and Electrelane. Their debut album 'Ennemi Commun', released in 2021 was met with acclaim. The duo spent most of 2022 recording the follow-up; an honest, rhythmic and mesmerising brand of modern pop, still in line with their spontaneous, minimalistic sound. The band has stretched further allowing arrangements from other instruments including keyboards and violin.