CHICAGO— On Thursday, November 6th, Portland-based band Weakened Friends took the stage at Beat Kitchen. Consisting of Sonia Sturino (guitar/vocals), Annie Hoffman (bass), and Adam Hand (drums), the three-piece are fresh off the release of their third album “Feels like Hell,” and embarking on a tour of the same name. With Chicago’s own The Flips opening up the show, the crowd was ready for a night filled with killer alt-rock fun.
As soon as Weakened Friends launched into their set, the room was captivated by the band’s dynamic energy, catchy melodies, and pop punk-influenced riffs. The band kicked off their set with the track “Not For Nothing,” an upbeat, fan favorite track with punchy lyrics that established the tone for the rest of the night.
Throughout the band’s set, Sturino’s powerhouse vocals and Hoffman’s spirited stage presence proved as a force to be reckoned with. With songs such as “Awkward,” “Blue Again,” and “Tough Luck (Bleed Me Out),” highlighted the group’s gritty, yet vulnerable approach to songwriting.
Weakened Friends’ set at Beat Kitchen was a vibrant and emotional display of powerful sincerity that showcased the group’s wide musical and lyrical range.
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