East London trio ENVIE share ‘Violently Friendly’, a refreshing new take on alternative rock that is both unapologetic and sincere.
The track is driven by a gritty guitar, and captures the raw live energy of that of a band in the studio rehearsing. Sonically it blends 2000s garage rock, the grit of punk-rock and elements of shoegaze. The speak-singing in the verses is blunt and honest, which contrasts really well with the softer, soulful singing in the chorus.
The band say that ‘Violently Friendly’ is about how frustrating it is trying to hold onto a friendship when the other person keeps trying to push it into something romantic. It’s about setting boundaries and creating some distance and honestly just wishing someone would accept that friendship is enough and nothing else.
This song is coming from a place of annoyance and frustration when someone you love as a friend keeps projecting a romanticised version of yourself due to their own personal feelings. It’s a punchy and almost sarcastic song about creating some distance and letting them know you only like them in a “Violently Friendly” way…
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