About
How They Formed
Jacinta Finch and Maddie Paton formed Therapy Friend in February of 2023 after meeting at a local open mic night in Erskineville Sydney. The Venue Moshpit Bar quickly became their second home. Performing together at this vibey local dive bar every Wednesday helped to rapidly tighten and create their unique sound. Jacinta and Maddie both have a diverse array of influences ranging from Rock, Indie, Classical, Pop, Jazz, Funk, Blues and Metal. Their influences include Paramore, INXS, P!nk, Bjork, Fiona apple, The 1975, KOKO Taylor, Spice Girls, Herbie Hancock, Tash Saltana, Shostakovich, Blackthorn, Dirty Lucy and Kesha. Hence, their musical stylings formed into a funky cross-over of genres. With Rock cross Classical and Jazz vocal stylings, groovy drum beats, funky bass lines, unique looping, and cutthroat lyrics that are sure to stop you in your tracks, Therapy Friend has quickly grown in popularity and packs a punch you don't want to dodge.
Growing in The Sydney Music Scene
Often described as one of the most unique bands currently gigging in Sydney, Therapy Friend have quickly grown in popularity. Having booked most of their gigs to date from other bands reaching out independently and/or by word of mouth is a testament to how well-received their unique, hard-hitting and feel-good music has become.
Looking to the Future
Therapy Friend (formally Known as Richard Chicken) released their debut single Serial Killer on the 27th of October 2023. They recorded, mixed and mastered this song entirely independently. This was no easy task but Jacinta and Maddie are both incredibly hard-working, talented and ambitious musicians who never shy away from a challenge. Proud of what they have created from months of research, external input and determination they were delighted to share their first-ever single with the world. Looking ahead Therapy Friend are continuing this momentum by working on recording their first EP which is on track for release mid 2025.
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