Friends With Boats

FRIENDS WITH BOATS is a transatlantic punk outfit fueled by old friendships, deep DIY ethos, and a shared obsession with 90’s punk rock, classic emo, and no-frills hardcore. Born from a New Year’s Eve reunion in 2022, the band quickly found its connection, writing and recording their first full length album within just a week. Despite the 5,000 physical miles between Hannover, Germany and Vancouver, Canada, that distance hasn’t dulled their spark. Their debut Bumper Sticker Poetry is a raw and nostalgic punch of short, sharp and melodic songs about growing up, screwing up, and hanging on. FRIENDS WITH BOATS hit the road in 2024 for their first U.S. tour, bringing their basement-bred energy to venues across the South, including closing out The Fest 22 in Gainesville, FL. With new songs - engineered and mixed by Tim Creviston (Comeback Kid, Spiritbox, Youth Fountain) set to drop in 2026 & live dates for Germany and Japan, they’re not slowing down anytime soon. For fans of Samiam, Face To Face, Descendents or Gameface, FRIENDS WITH BOATS is where grit meets grace. A heartfelt ode to friendship, community, and the kind of catharsis you only find with the people who know you best. In a world that moves too fast and in all different directions, this band is a reminder that some bonds (or some songs?) are built to last.