Modern rock with a touch of genius percusion.

Friendly Fires met at St Albans School. At age 13, in Year 8/9 (the second or third year) the members formed their first band, a post-hardcore outfit called First Day Back , covering songs by Green Day and other rock-like artists, which existed until they began university. During this time lead singer Ed Macfarlane released his own music (under his own name) through the electronica label Skam, and Precinct Recordings. Upon leaving university they formed a new band inspired by dance music, "lush shoegaze melodies", and classic pop songwriting. The name Friendly Fires originates from the opening track of the Section 25 LP Always Now. The band consider German techno label Kompakt, Carl Craig and Prince to be their greatest influences.