Avery Friedman

Avery Friedman
GenresIndie, indie folk
OccupationMusician
LabelsAudio Antihero

Avery Friedman is a Brooklyn-based musician and singer-songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio.[1] She released her debut album, New Thing, in April 2025.[2]

Music career

Debut and early releases (2023-2024)

Friedman first began writing and performing songs in 2023.[3][4][5]

Her first demo recordings in 2024 were included in two benefit compilations from Steakhouse Records (You're Gonna Be Great 3 - A Compilation in Support of the Entertainment Community Fund)[6] and GUNK (For Palestine).[7]

Friedman recorded her debut album in the winter of 2024.[8][9][10] In November Friedman self-released the “Flowers Fell” single.[11][5]

Debut Album (2025)

In January 2025, the Audio Antihero label reissued the "Flowers Fell" single,[12][13] and Friedman's debut album, New Thing was announced for release on April 18.[14][15] Following this announcement, Friedman released the “Photo Booth” single on February 28.[16][17][18]

The album's final single, "New Thing", was released on March 28, after premiering with Under the Radar the day prior.[1][19]

New Thing was released via Audio Antihero on April 18.[20][2][21]

Critical Reception

The New Thing album received a positive response from the following outlets: NPR Music's All Songs Considered,[20] KLOF Magazine,[2] No Depression,[21] God Is In The TV,[22] and New Noise Magazine,[23] and others.[24][25][26] The album was also praised by Hanif Abdurraqib.[27]

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • "Flowers Fell" (Self-Release, 2024 / Audio Antihero, 2025)
  • "Photo Booth" (Audio Antihero, 2025)
  • "New Thing" (Audio Antihero, 2025)

Compilation appearances

  • You're Gonna Be Great 3 - A Compilation in Support of the Entertainment Community Fund (Steakhouse Records, 2023) - contributing "Familiar (Demo)”
  • For Palestine (GUNK, 2023) - contributing "Somewhere to Go (Voice Memo)"
  • Hope Fields (Indiemono, 2025) - contributing "Photo Booth"
  • Artists United for a Free Palestine - Vol II (Merciless Accelerating Rhythms, 2025) - contributing "Underbelly (Demo)"

References

  1. ^ a b Campbell, Caleb. "Premiere: Avery Friedman Shares New Single "New Thing"". Under the Radar Magazine.
  2. ^ a b c "Avery Friedman – New Thing (Album Review)". KLOF Magazine. 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  3. ^ "Avery Friedman — New Thing - turn and work". 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  4. ^ "Album Review: Avery Friedman – New Thing - Joyzine". joyzine.org. April 14, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Avery Friedman Finds New Life on Debut Single "Flowers Fell" | Single". November 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "GUNK's For Palestine compilation features Frankie Cosmos, Mutual Benefit, and more". The FADER.
  7. ^ "GUNK's 'For Palestine' Benefit Comp Features New Music From Frankie Cosmos, Why Bonnie, & More". Stereogum. November 15, 2023.
  8. ^ "Avery Friedman finally steps into her own voice on "New Thing" - IDIOTEQ.com". 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  9. ^ Doyle, Jon (January 31, 2025). "Avery Friedman - Flowers Fell".
  10. ^ Rivas, Noé R. (March 31, 2025). "Ansiedad, guitarras y redención: así suena 'New Thing' de Avery Friedman".
  11. ^ "Muso's Guide - Singles That Mingle 20241129". musosguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  12. ^ "Flowers Fell". Hype Machine.
  13. ^ "Avery Friedman's "Flowers Fell" | Where the Music Meets". www.wherethemusicmeets.com.
  14. ^ "Muso's Guide - Avery Friedman Announces New Thing". www.musosguide.co.uk.
  15. ^ "Avery Friedman Announces Debut LP". January 29, 2025.
  16. ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (February 27, 2025). "Premiere: Avery Friedman – "Photo Booth"". The Alternative.
  17. ^ Hastings, Hailey (2025-03-07). "What's New This Week: Maddie Zahm, Daniel Seavey, and More!". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  18. ^ "Photo Booth". Hype Machine.
  19. ^ "New Thing". Hype Machine.
  20. ^ a b Thompson, Stephen (2025-04-21). "The best albums out April 18". NPR. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  21. ^ a b "Album Review: Avery Friedman's Debut Is A Bold, Instinctual 'New Thing'". No Depression. 14 April 2025.
  22. ^ Elkin·Reviews·, Trev (April 14, 2025). "Avery Friedman - New Thing (Audio Anti Hero) - God Is In The TV".
  23. ^ "Album Review: Avery Friedman - New Thing".
  24. ^ "Avery Friedman - "New Thing" | Album Review". POST-TRASH. April 18, 2025.
  25. ^ "AVERY FRIEDMAN — 'NEW THING'". HIVE. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  26. ^ Zivkovic, Ljubinko (April 18, 2025). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: AVERY FRIEDMAN - NEW THING".
  27. ^ colleyc (May 15, 2025). "Avery Friedman • Flowers Fell • 2025". If it Be Your Will (Podcast). Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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